Hammer attack : Police have released this e-fit of a man who attacked a 26-year-old with a hammer . Police have issued an e-fit of a man they want to speak to after a pedestrian was hit repeatedly with a hammer by an attacker who jumped out of a bush . The 26-year-old man was left with severe injuries in the unprovoked attack in St Leonards-on-Sea , East Sussex on March 24 . The attacker was white , about 40 and over six foot tall with untidy brown hair . He was slim with hunched over shoulders and had very drawn cheeks . Police said he walked with a distinctive stagger . The victim was taken to hospital after the attack , though his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening . Police initially believed the attack was part of an attempted theft . Detective Constable Nick O'Shaughnessy said : 'This appears to be totally unprovoked . 'We need to find anyone who recognises the description of the attacker or the face from the e-fit so that we can trace this man . ' 'If you have any idea who the man is or where he could be , please contact us . 'Anyone who recognises him or has any information is asked to contact detectives on 101 or email 101 @ sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 1049 24/3 . They can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 . ' Crime scene : The attack happened when the man jumped out of bushes on this hill in St Leonards , Sussex .
26-year-old was attacked in St Leonards-on-Sea , East Sussex March 24 . Man jumped out of bushes and hit victim repeatedly with a hammer . Victim is said to have suffered severe injuries in the unprovoked attack . Police have released e-fit and are desperate for any information .