People hit with food and other projectiles in Hastings and Eastbourne

Several people have been hit with food and other projectiles in a series of unprovoked attacks in Hastings and Eastbourne.

Items like tomatoes and apples were thrown as the victims walked down residential streets in the towns between the 12th and 14th April.

One of the victims was hit in the face with an unknown object, causing serious injuries, in The Bourne, Hastings, during the afternoon of April 14.

Investigator Caroline Bendell, from the Hastings Criminal Investigation Department, said: “Most of these attacks have occurred during daytime hours when the victims have been out alone in open and public places

“In all cases, the victims have been going about their daily routine when they have been hit by items believed to have been thrown or propelled in some way from a vehicle.

“There have been no links established between each of the victims, however it is believed that these incidents are part of a series."

Police are now hoping to speak to any witnesses or further victims to the attacks and are asking people to report it online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1076 of 14/04.

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