Sexual assault in Horsham: Identity appeal after teenager is assaulted outside Sainsbury's

Sussex Police have launched an identity appeal following a report of a sexual assault in Horsham.
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Police said a woman in her late teens reported being approached by a man on a bench outside Sainsbury’s in Worthing Road at around 3.30pm on Saturday, February 10.

Sussex Police said the man spoke to her and shook the bench, before sexually assaulting her.

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Police believe the man pictured in this article may be able to help with their enquiries. He is described by Sussex Police as a white man in his 60s, around 5’10” tall with very short grey hair.

Police are trying to identify this man in relation to a report of a sexual assault in Horsham. Pictures courtesy of Sussex PolicePolice are trying to identify this man in relation to a report of a sexual assault in Horsham. Pictures courtesy of Sussex Police
Police are trying to identify this man in relation to a report of a sexual assault in Horsham. Pictures courtesy of Sussex Police

Police said he was wearing black glasses and a distinctive camouflage jacket with a palm pattern as pictured. He was also wearing black jeans, grey hiking trainers and had a black crossbody bag, Sussex Police added.

If you recognise him or have any information that could help, please contact police online or via 101, quoting serial 0824 of 10/02.