A TEENAGE girl has allegedly been sexually assaulted by a man riding an electric scooter in a “deeply concerning” broad daylight attack.
The harrowing incident happened in the seaside town Bognor in West Sussex, on October 23.
While walking down a busy street the schoolgirl was approached from behind by an individual on an e-scooter, cops said.
He is alleged to have made “sexual comments” towards the victim as she walked away from him.
In a terrifying ordeal he would later sexually assault the victim when she turned off the road and down a side avenue, according to Sussex Police.
The suspect is described as around 18 or 19-years-old, 5’8″, with brown eyes and wearing a black puffa jacket with Hoodrich in large white writing on the back, he also wore white gloves.
The force has since released CCTV footage of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
Cops are appealing for any members of the public who may recognise the individual on the footage to get in touch with them immediately.
Police Constable Jack Amos said: “This is a deeply concerning report, and we are taking it extremely seriously.
“All available lines of enquiry are being actively pursued to identify and locate a suspect.
“Sussex Police are committed to combating violence against women and girls (VAWG), and encourage victims to report incidents of unwanted behaviour and sexual assault.
“Reports will always be treated with the utmost sensitivity and investigated thoroughly, with support from specialist officers throughout the process.”
If you have any information that could assist our investigation, contact police online or call 101, quoting reference 493 of 23/10.
