Woman 'shocked and upset' after assault at Hove Park - Police want to speak to this young man

Police have released a picture of a young man who they want to speak to in relation to an assault at Hove Park.
By Sam Morton
Published 23rd May 2020, 17:42 BST
Updated 23rd May 2020, 17:44 BST
If you recognise this young man, or if you have been approached by him recently in or near the park, please contact policeonlineor by calling 101, quoting serial 265 of 21/04. Photo: Sussex PoliceIf you recognise this young man, or if you have been approached by him recently in or near the park, please contact policeonlineor by calling 101, quoting serial 265 of 21/04. Photo: Sussex Police
If you recognise this young man, or if you have been approached by him recently in or near the park, please contact policeonlineor by calling 101, quoting serial 265 of 21/04. Photo: Sussex Police

According to Sussex Police, at about 8am on the morning of Tuesday, April 21, a woman in her thirties was jogging at the Goldstone Crescent side of the park, near Woodruff Avenue, when a man slapped her on her lower back before making off on his cycle.

"The woman was unhurt but shocked and upset," a police spokesperson said.

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"The suspect is described as of East Asian appearance, between 14 and 15, wearing glasses and with a black hoody patterned on the front, and tracksuit bottoms."

If you recognise this young man, or if you have been approached by him recently in or near the park, please contact policeonlineor by calling 101, quoting serial 265 of 21/04. Photo: Sussex PoliceIf you recognise this young man, or if you have been approached by him recently in or near the park, please contact policeonlineor by calling 101, quoting serial 265 of 21/04. Photo: Sussex Police
If you recognise this young man, or if you have been approached by him recently in or near the park, please contact policeonlineor by calling 101, quoting serial 265 of 21/04. Photo: Sussex Police

PC Andy Trotter added: "If you recognise this young man or if you have been approached by him recently in or near the park, please contact us is either online or by calling us on 101, quoting serial 265 of 21/04."

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