An 18-year-old Italian au pair was punched as she fought off would-be robbers in Hove Park.
Two youths aged about 18 tried to snatch her bag as she walked to the nearby Co-op at 3pm yesterday.
She was punched and knocked to the ground but the attackers fled empty-handed.
The victim suffered minor injuries and did not need hospital treatment.
Witnesses should contact Brighton and Hove police on 0845 6070 999.
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