POLICE would like to speak to a man after a woman had an unknown substance sprayed in her face at a bus stop.

The woman was sitting at the bus stop outside The White Horse Hotel on Marine Drive, Rottingdean, when a man next to her became verbally abusive. 

He then sprayed the substance in her face causing reddening and burning.

It happened between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday, September 1 and investigating police believe the man pictured could help with their enquiries.

The Argus: Identity sought after assault on woman at Rottingdean bus stop. Photo:Sussex PoliceIdentity sought after assault on woman at Rottingdean bus stop. Photo:Sussex Police (Image: Sussex Police)

He is 5ft 5in and stocky. He was wearing a light blue, short-sleeved shirt, and blue jeans.

The man pictured, or anyone who recognises him, is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 183 of 02/09.

Anyone with information can also contact police anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.