Sussex Police have appealed for information after a woman dressed as a mermaid was attacked in Hastings.

The woman, 22, was in costume for the town's annual Old Town pram race. She was hit on the head and had to be treated for concussion.

Sergeant Che Donald, of Sussex Police said: "It is thought that perhaps the group dressed as dalmatians, crayons and a bearded lady may have witnessed this incident."

The event features teams in fancy dress pushing decorated prams around a selection of pubs and clubs around the Old Town to raise money for charity.