A woman was sexually assaulted by a teenager near a supermarket.

Police are appealing for information after the woman reported the incident, which happened in New England Street, Brighton, on August 11 at around 9.40pm.

The teenager also followed the woman as she walked along the road near Sainsbury's. 

A Sussex Police spokesman said the teenager is of slim build and around 5ft 11in. He was wearing a white plain tracksuit and trainers.

"If you saw anything, have information or footage of the area, we ask that you contact us online or call 101 quoting reference 231 of 24/08," the spokesman added.