Police probe indecent assault

The victim was on her way along the footpath linking Piltdown Close with Beeching Road near Bexhill Ambulance Station when the man pounced at about 7am.

Police said he attempted to pull down the victim s sweater from the neck but she managed to push him off.

The attacker is described as white, about 5ft. 7-8ins. and in his late 30s. He was wearing a beige padded jacket.

Police said the victim was shocked but otherwise unhurt.

PC Elrick said: "I am appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

"A man has lain in wait for ths woman on her way to work.

"She is unhurt but badly shocked.

"It is not clear whether the offender was wearing a balaclava at the time. A member of the ambulance staff saw a man walking away shortly afterwards wearing a balaclava. We need him to come forward to eliminate him from our inquiries.

"There must have been other people in the area despite the early hour.

"I need to hear from them - postmen and women perhaps, dustmen, people going to work on the industrial estate or perhaps people coming home off a night shift somewhere."

PC Elrick can be contacted at Bexhill police station on 0845 6070999 or via the free and confidential Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 number.