A woman has reported being raped in an alley next to a shopping centre in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Sussex Police: “Police are investigating a report of a rape on a woman in Worthing in the early hours of Saturday (25 October).
“The victim is receiving support from specially trained officers.
“Extensive inquiries are being carried out, including house-to-house inquiries in the vicinity of Chatsworth Road.
“The rape is reported to have taken place in the alleyway between Chatsworth Road and the Guildbourne Centre between 3am and 4am on Saturday.”
Detective Inspector Gary Jacobs, leading the investigation, said: “We are supporting the victim and are maintaining a presence in the area as we conduct further inquiries.
“Anyone with information such as CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage in the area at the time is asked to contact us on 101 or online, quoting Op Morley.”
