Police are searching for a man after a teenager was grabbed by the throat in a fish and chip shop.

Sussex Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old was reported to have been assaulted in a fish and chip shop in Bodiam Drive, St Leonards, on June 26.

A man was reported to have grabbed the teenager by his throat before leaving the shop at around 8.35pm.

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Police have released a still from CCTV footage of a man they are seeking to identify.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “We would like to speak with the man in the image as we believe he may be able to assist police enquiries.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident take place, or can help identify the man sought is asked to contact police.

“You can make a report using our online form, or by calling 101 quoting reference 1469 of 26/06.”