An East Sussex man was left with burns to his eyes and face after he was sprayed in the face with a chemical.
The victim, a 30-year-old from Seaford, was walking along Pelham Road, Seaford, between midnight and 12.15am on Sunday, when a man came up behind him and doused him with ammonia.
He was taken to hospital but will have to wait for specialist follow-up treatment to learn the extent of his injuries.
The victim was only able to tell police his attacker is white and around 6ft tall.
Anyone who witnessed the attack is asked to contact police on 0845 6070999.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers free and in confidence on 0800 555111.
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