A woman was robbed and a man was the victim of an attempted robbery in Horsham last Monday (29 Feb)

Around 4pm a man sitting near the skate park near Horsham hospital was threatened with a baton and asked to hand over his watch. He refused and kicked the attacker who ran off towards the station.

Around half an hour later a student had her bag stolen after being pushed by a man in the alley near Horsham fire station. The man then ran off via Hurst Road towards the railway station.

A train awaiting departure was delayed and searched but to no avail.

Police think the attacks are linked to the same suspect – a man of middle eastern appearance in his 20s wearing a dark hooded anorak, jogging bottoms and a camouflage patterned bandana on his face.

Anyone with information is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101, quoting serial 962 of 29/02 (attempted robbery) or 971 of 29/02 (robbery)
Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 ( www.crimestoppers-uk.org).