Police appeal after man assaulted near Chichester

A man has been assaulted in Southbourne near Chichester after an alleged assault.

The incident happened a few weeks ago between 5.30pm and 6pm on Saturday 7 March at the level crossing in Stein Road.

The victim, a 69-year-old man was approached from behind, the incident left him shaken but he did not require hospital treatment.

Sussex police said:

"The suspect is described as being white, about 5’9” with light facial hair, wearing a baseball cap and carrying a dark rucksack. He left the area via an alleyway running behind the north platform at Southbourne station.

"Witnesses or anyone with information, including anyone with CCTV, mobile phone, or dashcam footage from the area at the time, is asked to report it to Sussex Police online by quoting serial 751 of 08/03."