Police appeal after man attacked in South Downs village

Officers say the man reported being physically and verbally assaulted by ‘an unknown man’ in Storrington.

The attack happened between 8.50am and 9am on February 28 on a footpath near the bridge into Storrington Library car park.

A police spokesperson said: “The suspect is described as a white man in his late 50s/early 60s with a long grey beard and tattoos. He was wearing a black beanie hat, dark sunglasses, a dark hoodie, and carrying a green rucksack.

“Any witnesses or anyone who has any information is asked to report to police online or via 101 quoting 669 of 28/02.”