Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Peacehaven.
The victim was walking along The Promenade, near the junction with Cabel Avenue, around 7.45pm on Sunday (May 7) when she was approached by an unknown man who then sexually assaulted her.
A member of the public saw what was happening and shouted at the suspect, causing him to flee from the scene. The girl was able to safely return home and call police.
Officers are investigating the assault and would like to speak to anyone who saw what happened or who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area around that time. They would particularly like to identify the man who shouted at the suspect as they believe he could be a key witness.
The suspect is described as white, in his early 20s, and around 5’ 10” tall. Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1547 of 07/05.
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