Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault earlier this week (Image: Stock)
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in a town centre.
The man was walking along Havelock Road in Hastings when he came across an altercation between a woman and two men.
He stepped in to try and help but was assaulted himself.
The incident happened between Flames Grill and Crowleys Bar sometime from 11pm on Thursday, September 29 to 12.30am on Friday, September 30.
Anyone who saw what happened or who has any other information about the assault is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 138 of 30/09.
Information can also be passed to police anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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