A boy has been taken to hospital after being assaulted in a park.

The 13-year-old was attacked in Alexandra Park, Hastings, by another boy.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to the incident which happened on Sunday, September 15, at around 3.45pm.

The 13-year-old was suffered eye and arm injuries in the incident and went to hospital for treatment.

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The attacker is described as 14 to 15-years-old, around 5ft 4in, has short light brown hair and was wearing a branded black tracksuit and a crossbody bag.

Police said he is thought to have been with a group, made up of two other boys, and two girls around the same age.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "If you witnessed the incident, or have information to assist the investigation, we ask that you contact police online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 735 of 15/09."