A teenager was attacked after being approached by three men.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault in Bexhill which happened at 3.30pm on Saturday.

Sussex Police said a 19-year-old man from Hastings reported being approached by three men in St Leonards Road.

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One of them called out his name and as he got into his car, he was assaulted.

The attacker then fled the scene with the other two men.

He is white, 6ft and of slim build.

He has short hair and was wearing a blue tracksuit.

People can report online or call 101 quoting serial 747 of 02/12.