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Suspect's Description Released After Southwater Sex Attack

Thursday, 28 December 2023 17:19

By John Warburton

Part of Cedar Drive in Southwater (Stock image: © 2023 Google Earth)

A witness appeal continues after a woman suffered a sex attack and the theft of cash in Southwater, leaving her injured and needing medical treatment.

E-fit supplied by Sussex Police

Police said the victim, who is 19 years old, was approached by an unknown man at around 10.30pm on Saturday 14th October in the vicinity of Cedar Drive.

The suspect's e-fit (electronic facial identification technique) image has now been released by investigators at Sussex Police.

He is described as a black male, 5'11" tall and with some facial hair.

He was wearing a black tracksuit, black shoes, and a black-and-red puffer jacket.

Police would like to speak to any witnesses who saw anyone matching the description in the area around the time of the attack, or who might have captured any relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage.

Information is welcomed online, or via the 101 telephone system quoting serial 314 of 16/10.

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