Police investigating an attack on a BBC journalist in which she had a cup of hot chocolate thrown over her have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to trace in connection with the investigation.
South East political editor Lauren Moss said the drink missed her face but went over her coat before she went on television at the Royal Pavilion Gardens in Brighton, east Sussex last month.
The suspect also launched a verbal tirade at the reporter about how much he hates the broadcasting corporation, according to Ms Moss.
Now Sussex Police has released an image of a man they want to speak to as part of their investigation into the alleged assault.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Police have released a CCTV image of a man in connection with an alleged assault at Brighton's Royal Pavilion Gardens.
"Around 1.30pm on Wednesday 19 February, a man is reported to have thrown a cup of hot chocolate over a woman.
"Police have since obtained the attached image of the suspect."
A shaken-up Ms Moss tweeted shortly after the incident at around 1.30pm on February 19: "Pretty distressing day in Brighton so far.
"A member of the public threw a cup of hot chocolate at me and screamed abuse about how he hates the BBC, literally moments before I went on air for @bbcsoutheast this lunchtime.
"Luckily the drink missed my face and hit my coat instead.
"Someone may not approve of my work or who I work for but I am a journalist just doing my job.
"Anti-media feeling like this is very concerning for anyone in the industry."
Ms Moss received hundreds of messages of support from colleagues and followers.
Her BBC co-worker Marcella Whittingdale replied: "You were so amazing - we had no idea until we came off air and were told by the editor what had happened moments before your report.
"I'm SO disappointed this happened in my city. Glad you are ok."
The Corporation's veteran Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen said: "Blame those who are inciting hostility to media and particularly the BBC."
Chief Superintendent Nick May, of Sussex Police, wrote: "Lauren. Please do report this incident to Sussex Police. Online via our website or via 101.
"This is totally unacceptable in Brighton or anywhere and is an assault."
Ms Moss later added: "Thank you all very much for your kind messages of support.
"Luckily I wasn't hurt, nor was the cameraman, but I was shaken up and it could've been worse.
"I think it is important to raise this and discuss it though as a wider issue and concern for all journalists. Thanks again."
