Sussex Police published fresh pictures of a suspected sex attack er this afternoon (Tuesday 11 March).
The force said: “Police investigating a report of a sexual assault in Hastings have issued a renewed appeal for information.
“The incident happened in Queen’s Road in the town centre at about 2.15pm on Wednesday 12 February, near the Priory Meadow bus stops.
“A new CCTV image of a man officers wish to speak to has been released as part of our inquiries.
“A man previously shown in an appeal issued on Sunday 2 March has been ruled out of our investigation and faces no further police action.
“A local woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, reported being approached from behind by a man unknown to her.
“The man then sexually assaulted her by touching.
“The victim was left shaken by the incident and has received support from specially trained officers.
“Officers investigating have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak with in connection with the investigation.
“He is described as a man in his late thirties or forties with a grey beard.
“He was seen wearing a purple baseball hat, backwards, with the word BOY written in capitals in white writing.
“He wore a long black overcoat, worn over a black jacket and a light-coloured fleece, black trousers or tracksuit bottoms and white trainers with a gold and blue trim. He was also carrying a grey rucksack.
“Witnesses or anyone with information, including anyone who recognises the man and anyone in the area with further footage, is asked to come forward.
“Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or by calling 101 and quoting serial 1170 of 12.02.”
