A woman's hand was superglued to a jar when she refused to give in to teenage muggers.

The 51-year-old victim was surrounded by three youths on bikes as she walked along Pembury Road, Eastbourne.

They demanded her bag and phone. When she refused, one of the youths forced a glass jar smothered in extra-strong glue on to her hand. The gang then rode off.

The woman was taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital, where the jar was removed.

One of the youths was described as 16, 5ft 7in, with short, brown hair. He wore dark clothing.

Anyone with information about the attack, which happened on Monday at 8.45pm, is asked to call Eastbourne police on 0845 6070999.