TWO MEN were assaulted and threatened while outside a pub in Rye.

A 34-year-old man from Rye suffered a wound to his hand consistent with a stabbing and a head injury, and a 36-year old man from Bexhill also suffered a head injury.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident in Landgate on August 27 shortly after 11.30pm.

The suspect, wearing a white face mask with an image of a skull on it, left the area via Landgate after the assault.

Investigator Bernadette Peters said: “We are appealing for witnesses who were in the area or anyone with information to come forward.”

People can contact the police in relation to this incident online or call 101, quoting reference 1605 of 27/08.

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