‘Female scream’ report sparks police hunt in Broadbridge Heath

A report of a woman screaming sparked a police search in Broadbridge Heath yesterday morning (Wednesday December 11).

Officers attended The Ducky village green off Broadbridge Heath Road at around 9am.

They attempted to locate the woman, but with no success.

A spokesperson for Horsham police said: “It would appear that at around 8.55am on Wednesday, we received a report from a member of public stating that they thought they could hear a female scream near The Ducky village green.

“Police attended, however they were unable to find any trace of a female and spoke with other members of public who said they didn’t hear anything.