Police have launched an investigation following a report of a rape on a woman in Worthing in the early hours of Saturday morning (25 October).
The incident is reported to have taken place in the alleyway between Chatsworth Road and the Guildbourne Centre between 3am and 4am.
The victim is being supported by specially-trained officers, police confirmed.
Detectives have been carrying out extensive enquiries, including house-to-house visits and the collection of CCTV footage in the area.
Detective Inspector Gary Jacobs, who is leading the investigation, said:
“We are supporting the victim and are maintaining a presence in the area as we conduct further enquiries.
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 Operation Morley.”
A police presence is expected to remain around the town centre while the investigation continues.
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