A teenager was abused and assaulted during a racist attack in an amusement arcade. 

The girl, 16, reported being assaulted and verbally abused to police after the incident in Hastings.

The incident took place in Pelham Place at around 8.10pm on Tuesday, January 31.

Sussex Police investigating officers said that they would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident as part of their investigations.

A spokesman for Sussex Police added that they would particularly like to speak to a member of the public who interjected during the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting serial 1229 of 31/01.