A TEENAGER suffered a fractured jaw and nose after an assault outside a sweet shop.

The 19-year-old victim was walking along Robertson Street, in Hastings, alone when he was punched several times in an unprovoked attack.

His attacker ran off and the teenager suffered a fractured jaw and nose which required surgery and two metal plates being inserted in his jaw.

The incident happened at about 3.30am on Saturday, November 24.

Anyone with any information about this incident or saw what happened is asked to report it by email or call 101, quoting serial 0971 of 24/11.

Alternatively, you can visit the Crimestoppers website or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.