Police appeal after driver sexually assaults woman in Chichester

A spokesman for Sussex Police said the victim got into a car she believed was a taxi in Chichester near a Mccolls newsagents at about 3.30am to 4am on Saturday, September 26.

The car was described as slight grey silver, possibly a MPV, and had a white number plate with the numbers 1099 or 099.

The driver stopped the car and sexually assaulted her by touching in a Chichester back street off the road leading out towards Bognor. He continued the journey when she objected.

Detective Constable Claire Daysh said; “If you were in the area early that morning and saw anything of what happened, or recognise that car, please contact us via [email protected] or call 101, quoting serial 88 of 26/09.

“We always remind people not to get into cars purporting to be taxis unless they are really sure that the vehicle is indeed a licensed taxi.

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