A Girl of 11 fought off a man who tried to bundle her into his car.

The child pushed the man away after he grabbed her arms as she walked along Main Street, Northiam, near Rye.

The offender pulled up alongside the girl in his red, tatty, estate-type car, got out and took hold of her arms.

However, she escaped his grasp and ran home.

Detectives have appealed for help in tracing the man following the attempted abduction between 4.15pm and 4.20pm on Friday.

He is described as white with a slight tan, in his early 30s, about 6ft and of chubby build.

He had short hair around the back and sides of his head and was balding on top. He was wearing a large fleece jacket and blue jeans.

Anyone with information should call Bexhill CID on 0845 6070999.