A male suspect has been taken into custody following an alleged sexual assault incident involving a woman in an alleyway across from a police facility. The reported assault occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning between Chatsworth Road and the Guildbourne Centre in Worthing, West Sussex.
Authorities have conducted inquiries in the vicinity to determine the details of the incident, which is believed to have happened between 3am and 4am. The investigation led to the arrest of a 42-year-old man in connection with the case, and he is currently detained.
Detective Inspector Gary Jacobs, overseeing the case, mentioned that Sussex Police is providing support to the alleged victim and encouraged individuals with any pertinent information to come forward. The investigation team is seeking any CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage from the area between 3am and 4am on the day of the incident in the Chatwsoworth Road vicinity.
Anyone willing to share information anonymously can reach out via the Crimestoppers hotline or submit details online. The hotline number is 0800 555 111, and an anonymous form is available on the charity’s website for those who prefer online submissions.
