Woman grabbed by throat after leaving Hastings bar

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Police are looking to identify a man after a woman was assaulted in Hastings.

Sussex Police have released these images of the man they are looking for as part of an appeal for information about the incident.

Police said the victim reported that while leaving Whistle Trago bar in George Street at around 11.15pm on Sunday, July 24, she was attacked by a man who grabbed her by the throat.

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The suspect is described as being white, around 50 years old, of a large build and wearing a green polo shirt, police added.

Police have released this image of the man they are looking for. Picture from Sussex PolicePolice have released this image of the man they are looking for. Picture from Sussex Police
Police have released this image of the man they are looking for. Picture from Sussex Police

Sussex Police said he had been sitting near the main entrance to the bar during the evening, in the company of two women and two other men.

Anybody who recognises the man pictured or has any information which could help with the investigation is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting serial 524 of 25/07.