A jury has acquitted a man who was charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
Sussex Police said: “A Littlehampton man charged with sexual assault has been acquitted at court.
“Gulahmad Oryakhail, 21, from Littlehampton, was charged after a teenage girl reported being sexually assaulted on Friday 25 October in the area of Maltravers Leisure Park.
“She was supported by specialist officers, while Oryakhail was remanded in custody.
“At Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday (2 May), Oryakhail was found not guilty by a jury.”
Detective Constable Frances Block said: “I would like to commend the bravery of the girl in this investigation for reporting to police and supporting the process through to its conclusion.
“If you are a victim of sexual offending, please report it to us in the confidence we will listen to you, we will support you and we will do everything we can to get you justice.”
