A man was taken to hospital after being punched in the face outside a pub. 

The incident took place around 11.30pm on Sunday April 16 in the Prince Albert pub car park in High Street, Eastbourne.

The 40-year-old victim was approached by three men, one of whom punched him in the face. This caused the victim to fall backwards and break his ankle. 

He was taken to Conquest Hospital in Hastings. 

The suspect who threw the punch is described as white, 6' 4" and stocky. He had short brown hair and was in his 40s. He wore dark trousers and a black bomber jacket which had red stripes on the sleeves. 

Sussex Police ask witnesses to call 101 quoting serial 1298 of 16/04.