A pensioner was assaulted after refusing to hand over a cigarette.
The 69-year-old was leaving the One Stop shop in Dittons Road, Stone Cross, near Eastbourne, on Saturday, when he was approached by a man who kicked him twice and punched him to the floor.
The suspect is white, aged about 20, with short dark hair.
Witnesses should call police on 0845 60 70 999.
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