A sex attacker targeted a teenage girl in a churchyard this morning (Thursday 27 March), Sussex Police said.
The force said: “Police are investigating a report of a teenage girl having been sexually assaulted in the grounds of a church in Steyning this morning.
“At around 9am, officers responded to a report that a girl had been sexually assaulted in the grounds of St Andrew and St Cuthman’s Church, in Vicarage Lane.
“The incident is under investigation and the victim is being supported by specialist officers.
“The suspect is described as a white man in his twenties, around 5ft 7in, with dark brown short hair, stubble and brown eyes.
“He was said to be wearing a long navy coat, grey joggers and white Nike Air Force 1 trainers with a blue tick.
“He was also seen leaving the area in a black car.
“There will be increased patrols in the area over the coming days and the public are urged to speak to an officer if they have any concerns.
“Anyone with information that could help the investigation – including any relevant CCTV or dashcam footage – is asked to report to police online or via 101, quoting Operation Corfe.”
