Ten violent attacks linked to one man

[22 May 2008]

Ten violent attacks on women in Hastings are being linked to one man.Two of the attacks took place in the last seven days.

The first attack was in June 2007. All of the attacks have taken place between 9pm and 3am. There appears to be no sexual motive and nothing has been stolen. The victims are aged between 16 and 33, all of whom were attacked while they walked or cycled at night. All attacks involved a man approaching the women and grabbing, punching or striking them with a weapon. All women were treated for cuts - some serious - and bruises.

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