Police are investigating after a woman was racially abused in a park.

The 46-year-old woman was walking to her car through Victoria Pleasure Grounds in Uckfield when a man racially abused, insulted and intimidated her just at after 6pm on Sunday The shouting continued as she drove away.

Police were called and a 57-year old local man was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated harassment.

After being interviewed was released on police bail until June 13.

PC Dave Brown said; "This was a most distressing experience for the woman and we want to hear from anyone else who saw what happened or saw this man shouting in the park."

Any witness or anyone with information is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting serial 1369 of 29/05. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 (www.crimestoppers-org.uk).