A 63-year-old man was assaulted, knocked to the floor and robbed by a woman.

The man was walking home along Seaside Road, Eastbourne, at 8pm on Monday, carrying two Tesco shopping bags when he was approached by the woman.

The dark-haired female in her 20s grabbed one of the bags and knocked the man to the floor  - leaving him with minor injuries.

Police would especially like to talk to two men who were passing by at the time and assisted the victim.

Any witness or anyone with information is asked to call 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 663 of 15/04. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.