Police have issued a picture of a man wanted over an attempted mugging.

The victim was walking along Western Road, Brighton, around 8.10pm on Wednesday, May 2 when another man approached him to steal his phone.

The suspect assaulted the victim from behind, who fell to the floor and suffered minor injuries.

Police have issued a picture of the suspect described as a white man, mid 20s, with blonde hair and wearing a dark blue hooded top and trousers.

If you recognise the man call 101 quoting reference 1273 of 02/05.