APPEAL AFTER BOY, 7, ASSAULTED OUTSIDE SUPERMARKET

Police are appealing for witnesses after a seven-year-old boy was assaulted outside a supermarket in East Sussex.

The incident happened outside Morrisons in St James’ Street, Brighton, at 19:15 BST on 5 June.

The boy was leaving the store with his family when he was pushed over by a man, causing him to fall backwards, police said.

The man was described as in his 20s, of a large build and with a brown beard.

He wore a blue woollen hat, a light blue or grey shirt, dark blue scarf, blue lanyard and dark trousers, police added.

Anyone who saw the incident is urged to contact the force.

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