Police search for man over Brighton sexual assault

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 11:19 · Archive

Sussex Police are searching for a man after a sexual assault was reported in Brighton.

Sussex Police are investigating a sexual assault reported in Brighton. The incident took place in Cheapside, near London Road, on Friday 9 October at around 2.30am. A woman in her 20s was assaulted while walking uphill in the area. The suspect followed her for some distance before the assault occurred, then fled the scene on foot towards London Road after a member of the public found the victim.

Police have released an image of a man they believe may have information to assist their investigation. He is described as white, in his mid to late 20s, with dark hair and a short blond or brown beard and moustache.

Chief Superintendent Adam Hays, divisional commander for Brighton and Hove, said: 'Sexual violence has no place in Brighton and Hove, and we will not tolerate it in any form.' He added that the force takes every report of sexual offending seriously and is committed to protecting the public, supporting victims and apprehending those responsible.

Anyone with information is urged to report online or call 101, quoting Operation Toronto. In an emergency, the public should dial 999.

How it is being reported

• Police search for man after sexual assault reportedPolice are searching for a man following a report of sexual assault in Brighton.The Argus · 10 Oct, 10:39
• Sussex Police launch investigation after report of sexual assaultAn ID appeal has been launched by police officers investigating a sexual assault report, in Brighton.Chichester Observer · 10 Oct, 08:39

In this story: Sussex Police · Brighton · Cheapside · London Road · Adam Hays

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