COPS have launched a frantic search for a man after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted next to a popular pier in a UK seaside town.
The harrowing incident reportedly occurred near Worthing Pier, West Sussex, in the early hours of Monday morning.
Police received reports that a man walked a woman to the seafront at around 1am where he is alleged to have sexually assaulted her.
Sussex Police has now released an image of a man who was spotted standing outside a McDonald’s who they would like to speak to.
It is thought that he could help the force with their investigation into the horror incident.
The man is described as in his 20s, slim and wearing a black hoodie, black trainers with an orange section on the heel.
He was seen carrying a black rucksack when he was captured by CCTV.
Anyone who recognises the man has been urged to contact the police immediately.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Police want to speak to this man in relation to a serious sexual assault that took place near Worthing pier in the early hours of Monday morning.
“Police are investigating a report that a man walked with a woman, taking her to the seafront at about 1am, where she was sexually assaulted.
“This image was taken from CCTV outside McDonalds in Liverpool Road, Worthing.
“The man is described at in his 20s, slim and wearing a black hoodie, black trainers with an orange section on the heel and carrying a black rucksack.
“If you recognise this man or have any information that could help our investigation please contact us on 101, quoting serial 77 of 08/09.”
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