Police name man charged with Chichester rape - this person could help detectives

By Joe Stack
Published 14th Dec 2022, 17:00 BST
Updated 14th Dec 2022, 17:00 BST
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A man has been charged following the rape of a woman in Chichester in September.

A woman was raped at a premises at the junction of Velyn Avenue and the A259 Bognor Road around 7.30pm on Monday, September 19.

She continues to be supported by specialist officers while enquiries are ongoing.

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Police believe that this man could help them with their investigationsPolice believe that this man could help them with their investigations
Police believe that this man could help them with their investigations

Ion Gheorghe Tanasie, 40, of Pound Farm Road, Chichester, has been charged with rape and is due to stand trial in June 2023.

Detectives now believe the person pictured may be a key witness and are keen to speak with them to see if they saw anything which may assist the investigation.

That person, or anyone who recognises them, is urged to get in touch with police online or by calling 101 quoting Operation Mountain.

Anyone who has any other information about the incident is asked to report it to police or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.