An elderly man was pushed to the floor in a city centre robbery.

Sussex Police said the 73-year-old was in Upper North Street, Brighton, on June 27 when the incident happened.

He was pushed from behind and had his watch stolen from his wrist by a man who then fled from the scene.

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CCTV images have now been released of a man police want to speak to as part of their investigation.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Do you recognise the person in these images?

"We’d like to speak to them in relation to a robbery in Upper North Street, Brighton, between 1.45pm and 2pm on 27 June.

"The victim – a 73-year-old man – was pushed from behind and had his watch stolen from his wrist. Fortunately, he didn’t suffer any serious injury."

The thief fled the scene in the direction of Marlborough Street.

Officers believe the person pictured, described as a man in his early 20s, approximately 5ft 11in and of slim build, has information that could assist the ongoing investigation.

They are appealing to him or anyone who recognises him to get in touch online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1215 of 27/06.