Multiple people have been hit in the head or face in a spate of attacks by people throwing tomatoes, apples and other objects.
Police in Sussex are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Here’s what you need to know.
When did the fruit throwing attacks start?
The fruit throwing attacks began on Wednesday last week, and continued until Friday in Eastbourne and Hastings.
Other random objects were also tossed at innocent people who were out and about, and alone, in open and public spaces.
Where did the attacks happen?
On Wednesday April 12, someone was walking along Bohemia Road in Hastings at around 7.30pm when they reported that they were hit in the face with an apple, causing minor injuries.
Then, on Thursday April 13, slightly before 8pm, a person was reportedly hit in the arm with a tomato while walking along Firle Road in Eastbourne.
Meanwhile, on Friday April 14, at approximately 1.15pm, someone else was reportedly hit with a tomato while walking in St Philips Avenue, Eastbourne.
On the same day, at approximately 2.40pm, someone near Lidl in Bohemia Road, Hastings reported being struck in the head with a tomato.
This was followed by an additional two attacks in Hastings, where one person was reportedly hit on the head with a tomato, and another was hit in the face with an unknown object, which led to serious injuries.
What have the police said?
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses and any further people who have been struck by the fruit or any other objects.
Investigator Caroline Bendell, from the Hastings Criminal Investigation Department, said: “Most of these attacks have occurred during daytime hours when the victims have been out alone in open and public places
“In all cases, the victims have been going about their daily routine when they have been hit by items believed to have been thrown or propelled in some way from a vehicle.
“There have been no links established between each of the victims, however it is believed that these incidents are part of a series.”
“We are asking any witnesses to come forward and any further victims.
“You can contact us online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1076 of 14/04. If you are in danger, always call 999.”
