Police investigating suspected rape in Horsham Park

Police have cordoned off part of Horsham Park this afternoon (November 4) as they search for evidence to a suspected rape.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Nov 2014, 18:10 BST
Police have cordoned off and are searching an area in Horsham Park - picture by James OxenhamPolice have cordoned off and are searching an area in Horsham Park - picture by James Oxenham
Police have cordoned off and are searching an area in Horsham Park - picture by James Oxenham

Officers have taped off and are searching a wooded area to the north west of the park near the junction with Parkfield.

A representative of Sussex Police said: “Police are investigating a woman who was raped in Horsham Park on Tuesday, October 28 at around 11am.”

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She added the alleged victim, a woman in her early 40s from Horsham, reported it on Monday (November 3).

“She had been in town when she met a man she knows and went to Horsham Park with him. He then forced her to have sex near to the North Parade end of the park.”

DS Laura Diamond said: “The victim describes the man as white, between 40 and 50-years-old with grey hair and stubble. He is medium build, about 5’ 6” and wearing a green coat.

“We are appealing to anyone who might have seen a woman in the area last Tuesday looking distressed. This is not random but the victim is extremely distressed by what has happened and we are giving her specialist support.

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“Anyone who has any information or saw something which could help us with our investigation, please contact us on 101 or email [email protected] quoting serial 1326 of 3/11. Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”