Sexual assault in Eastbourne sparks police appeal

Sam Pole
By Sam Pole
Published 9th Jan 2024, 15:52 BST
Updated 9th Jan 2024, 15:53 BST
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Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to a sexual assault in Eastbourne on Sunday (January 7).

Sussex Police said that the victim was approached by an unknown man at around 5.15pm on Sunday (January 7) in Pig Lane, between Fletching Road, Hampden Park and Willingdon Drove, Langney.

She managed to get away and the incident was reported to police.

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The suspect is described as 5’10” and slim, with short blonde hair and facial hair. He is thought to be in his mid-30s.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to a sexual assault in Eastbourne on Sunday (January 7).Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to a sexual assault in Eastbourne on Sunday (January 7).
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to a sexual assault in Eastbourne on Sunday (January 7).

Officers carried out searches in the area and have increased patrols.

Police would like to speak to any witnesses who saw anyone matching the description in the area around this time.

Anyone with any information is asked to report it online or via 101, quoting 773 of 07/01.