Overview
- Sussex Police received reports from several women of assaults on the escalator at the Sainsbury’s superstore in Rustington, West Sussex.
- After enquiries carried out with Sainsbury’s security, officers arrested a 19-year-old man from Littlehampton on suspicion of sexual assault by touching.
- Detectives are continuing the investigation and are working to identify any additional victims or witnesses.
- Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote police serial 1021 of 02/05.
- Police describe the case as a potential series of assaults in a public retail space, which often prompts more people to report similar incidents.