A WOMAN was attacked by a man in a car park.

She was assaulted outside Treasure Island in Royal Parade, Eastbourne, last Thursday.

The woman, 24, sustained swelling to the nose and redness to her throat from the assault, which happened at 11am.

A 26-year-old man who is known to the woman was arrested for assault and was later released under investigation.

Police are now appealing for information about the attack.

PC Carly Owen, of Sussex Police, said: "We want to hear from anyone who may have seen this assault happening in the car park. Please get in touch if you have any information."

Anyone with information should call Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 407 of 21/09.