Police hunting a rapist who snatched a woman from the street are appealing for help from clubbers and cabbies.

The 33-year-old woman was attacked as she walked along Battle Road, Hastings, between 3am and 4.45am on Sunday.

She was grabbed as she approached the Tivoli Tavern and dragged into nearby Hollington Old Lane.

Her attacker is described as about 22, 5ft 6in to 5ft 9in tall with short light-coloured hair.

He was wearing a white T-shirt and white trousers which police believe witnesses may remember.

Detective Sergeant Colin Jaques said: "This is quite distinctive clothing and we're hoping someone might have seen him and remembered him.

"We're anxious to trace anyone who may have seen something suspicious, no matter how insignificant they may think it is."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0845 6070999 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.