This is the man police believe is be behind a string of sex attacks on women.

Three victims have been indecently assaulted after being stalked through the streets of Hove.

A fourth woman reported being followed by a man matching his description.

Detectives have released an e-fit image, left, of a man they are hunting in connection with the attacks in Brunswick and central Hove.

The suspect targets women walking alone and can strike at any time.

Victims have told officers investigating the attacks that he followed them before they were pounced on.

The first set of attacks happened within days of each other on June 18 and June 21.

There was then a three-week gap before the second series of assaults on Friday and Saturday last week.

Three of the attacks took place in broad daylight at 8.30am, 11.20am and 5.15pm.

The fourth happened at night at 1.30am.

The suspect is white with an olive or tanned skin, has a foreign accent and is between 20 and 30. He has dark hair and is of average height and build.

The man wore a hooded top during one attack and was wearing a cap during another.

Detective Sergeant Steve French, of Sussex Police, said: "We are keen to hear from other women who have been followed or approached by a man matching this description."

Anyone with information should phone Hove police station on 0845 6070999 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.