witnesses after a woman was indecently assaulted while walking home last night.

The woman, who has not been named, was walking over grassland behind Holly Place, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, when she was approached by a man.

She claims the man then touched her and she ran off. The incident was at around 9.35pm.

Eastbourne police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to telephone PC Hasting-Strike on 0845 60 70 999

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