Man hurt in unprovoked attack on Littlehampton beach
Victim attacked and punched by total stranger
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to an unprovoked attack on Littlehampton beach.
It happened between 6-7pm on Wednesday 24 August, but details have only just been released.
The victim, a local man in his 40s, had been sitting on the beach close to Harbour Park amusements when he was approached from behind by an unknown man who threw sand in his face and punched him to the face.
The attacker then picked up a stone and tried to continue assaulting his victim. He then stole the victim's bag and ran off, taking the victim’s shoes, which he dropped a short distance away.
The suspect is described as a white man, about 5'5", of stocky build, with short dark hair. He was wearing a black or dark vest top.
PC Mark Linberry, of the Bognor Neighbourhood Response Team, said:
“This was an unprovoked attack in a public area. People were seen in the vicinity some of whom were filming on their mobile phones. I would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or captured it on camera to please contact us.”
You can call Police on 101, quoting crime reference 47220158903.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.