A WOMAN who was allegedly sexually assaulted in a town centre is being urged to come forward to police.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out the sexual assault on a woman in Hastings on Friday, March 18.

Police on patrol in Robertson Street were alerted by door staff from a bar in the town centre about a man committing the offence at 10.30pm.

Officers were there as part of Project WAVE (Wellbeing And Vulnerability Engagement) - a project with a focus on keeping people safe during the night time economy.

A 26-year-old man from Bexhill was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a female.

He has been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

However, the female victim left the scene outside an HSBC bank branch before officers could speak with her.

Police are now appealing for the woman, who is described as white and wearing a leopard print dress, to come forward.

Any further witnesses are also urged to come forward and report information to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote serial 1530 of 18/03.