Police in Mid Sussex are hunting a man who tried to drag a teenager into his car.

The attacker pulled up alongside his 18-year-old victim, opened the door and tried to bundle her into the passenger seat.

The teenager, who was walking home from work in Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, at 10.40pm on Friday, struggled and managed to break free.

The man, who was in is 20s and drove a dark Renault Clio, sped from the scene.

His victim was left shaken by the ordeal but not seriously hurt.

Anyone who saw the man - 5ft 7in and wearing a baseball cap and T-shirt - was today asked to contact police on 0845 6070999.