Police are investigating the rape of a woman in Worthing town centre yesterday (Thursday, 12). A 33-year-old woman was walking home when she was attacked in the High Street surface car park off Chatsworth Road between 10.40pm and 11pm. A cordon was set up while officers examined the scene and surrounding area. The victim received support from specialist officers. Detective Inspector Steve Cobbett said: "This is a very unusual and serious incident for the area and we have an intensive investigation under way. "If you saw anything suspicious in the area around that time, or if you have any other information about the incident please contact us. "Although there is no evidence that this is part of a pattern of crimes, we are stepping up patrols in the immediate area and anyone with concerns or information can also talk to any of our officers and PCSOs." Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting Operation Kerswell. More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex. If you enjoyed reading this story, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live. You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up! You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.
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