A woman was grabbed round the throat and dragged into bushes by a man who tried to assault her.
The 23-year-old woman was walking to work about 6.40am on Saturday when she was attacked in Oathall Road, Haywards Heath.
The man grabbed her from behind and pulled her into bushes but she managed to struggle free and the attacker ran away towards Clair Park.
The attacker was white, about 6ft tall, young, slim and wore a blue padded jacket, jeans and a white baseball cap.
Witnesses should call police on 0845 6070999.
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