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Sussex Police Release CCTV in Search for Man After Reported Rape of 17-Year-Old in St Leonards

Officers pledge increased patrols, with the victim receiving specialist support.

Overview

  • Investigators issued an appeal to identify a man pictured on CCTV following a report of rape on January 30 in St Leonards, East Sussex.
  • Police say the teenager was approached at a bus stop near Asda on Battle Road at about 11:30pm before walking toward Lidl on Bohemia Road.
  • The man sought is described as white, about 40, bald, with a goatee, and wearing glasses.
  • Detective Inspector Barry Chandler said a thorough investigation is underway and officers are conducting extensive enquiries for witnesses and evidence.
  • Anyone with information or CCTV/doorbell footage is urged to contact Sussex Police on 101 or online, quoting serial 554 of 31/01.