A woman needed hospital treatment after she was attacked outside the Brighton branch of Waitrose, Sussex Police said today (Wednesday 24 April).
The force appealed for information about the assault which happened in February.
The suspect, who was believed to be homeless, threw something at the woman which injured her.
Sussex Police said: “Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted in Brighton.
“The incident happened at about 2.15pm on Saturday 24 February outside the Waitrose supermarket in Western Road, Brighton.
“It was reported that a man had thrown an object towards a woman, causing her an injury which required hospital treatment.
“The suspect is described as a white man aged in his forties, believed to be rough sleeping, with a sleeping bag wrapped around his shoulders.
“Officers have pursued several lines of inquiry and are appealing for any further witnesses or anyone who may have filmed the incident to come forward.
“Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 811 of 24/02.”
Isn’t it a bit late? That was nearly 2 months ago.
Two months ago but the gang of junkies who hang out along Western Road are all still there harassing people, dealing drugs, and shoplifting. Why?
because Brighton is The City of Sanctuary – didn’t you know ?
Why don’t the council and police get them out of the town centre. Other tows manage to do it. Many people I know now feel unsafe shopping on town with kids as the whole experience is so unpleasant and often makes you feel unsafe with so many off their head junkies approaching you constantly for money.
Other towns don’t manage to do it.
No police. Homeless steal and hassle people. Never see police. Joke
Western road is really bad these days with addicts begging. Put some plain cloths police on the streets then they can catch the dealers.
You think they don’t already do that?
Last time I went there, a junkie was ranting to himself outside. That part of Brighton/Hove has really turned into a bit of a dump.
They also do their drugs in doorways without a care in the world. No chance of being caught. The Imperial Arcade has got worse for this and very intimidating when on your own whatever time of the day