A MAN has been approaching women and young girls, sexually assaulting them and running off. 

Detectives are linking four incidents which took place in the last month in Brighton and have now released an e-fit of a man they wish to speak to. 

On Wednesday, August 24, two 16-year-old girls were walking in Carden Avenue near Darcey Drive at around 10.45pm when they were approached by a man. He touched them over their clothes before running off.

The attacker was described as being in his twenties, quite short and wearing a grey jumper and black trousers.

A 20-year-old woman was walking in Preston Drove at around 11.15pm the day before when a man ran up behind her and touched her before running off.

This time the attacker was described as white, around 25-years-old, 5ft 9in tall, skinny, with brown hair and stubble. He was wearing a cream coloured hoody.

Similar incidents took place on August 17 and 22. 

Detective constable Melanie Wauchope said: "All of the victims have been left shaken by these assaults and I would ask any witnesses to get in touch. Do you recognise this e-fit? Is it you? If you have any information about the man pictured we would also like to hear from you.”

Witnesses or anyone with information should call police on 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Hudson.