Police appeal for witnesses after woman is sexually assaulted in Hove

Officers said the incident happened in Sackville Road in the early hours of Saturday (August 15).

Sussex Police said the 20-year-old victim was approached by a man between 4am and 5am who sexually assaulted her.

Officers said he then ran off along Sackville Road and into Frith Road, before heading out towards the Old Shoreham Road area and Hove Park.

Police described the suspect as a white skinny man aged in his 20s who was wearing a red top.

Detectives said they believe he may have been in the Hove Park area earlier that morning before the incident.

Detective Inspector Lee Horner said: “The victim is being supported by specially trained officers. We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area.”

Officers will be in the area and if you can help our investigation please report online or ring 101 quoting serial 334 of 15/08.

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