Police are appealing for witnesses after a 63-year-old woman was assaulted by a man in a park.

Officers were called to Hampden Park, Eastbourne, after the incident which happened between 2.20pm and 2.30pm on Saturday, February 25.

Sussex Police said the woman was approached by a man not known to her, and assaulted.

She did not sustain serious injuries and is now receiving support from specially trained officers.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault.

Detective Inspector Andrew Nicklin, investigating, said: “This was a distressing incident for the victim, who is supporting our investigation.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident on a footpath approaching the perimeter near Decoy Drive, or anyone who was in the park at the time of the incident, to come forward.

“A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody at this time.”

Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or by calling 101 and quote serial 715 of 25/02.