A bizarre E-fit of a suspect in a heavy puffer jacket has been issued after boy was attacked on the way to school.
The terrifying incident unfolded on November 20 at around 8.30am when the victim was walking on Brighton Road, Shoreham in Sussex.
Sussex Police say he was approached from behind by a male who produced a knife and tried to stab him in the abdomen.
He managed the disarm the attacker, who fled on foot, officers added.
In a bid to track down a suspect Sussex Police has issued a striking E-fit.
The forehead, eyes and top of the nose of a young male can be seen peaking out of a dark puffer jacket.
The suspect was described as being white, 5’8’’, with dark hazel eyes, a pale complexion with reddened cheeks and he was wearing a black puffer jacket with grey school trousers.
Detective Sergeant Simon Smith said: “This was a shocking attack on a teenage boy as he walked to school in Shoreham.
“Every effort is being made by police to identify the person responsible for this offence.
“I would urge anyone who may have seen this incident or may have information as to who the suspect is to report online or call 101 quoting serial 418 of 20/11."
