An eight year old girl was attacked by a man in the street.  

Police are appealing for witnesses after the girl was assaulted as she was walking along Blois Road, in the Landport area of Lewes, at about 6.20pm last Thursday.

The girl sustained a slight injury to her neck after being grabbed by a man who is described as white and middle-aged, of large build and with a slight beard or stubble. He was wearing a grey top.

She ran off and the man did not follow her.

PC Tom Bowen said; "The reason for this isolated incident is not clear, but there is nothing to suggest there was a sexual or other sinister motive."

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Sussex Police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1261 of 15/03.

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.