Teen Girl Sexually Assaulted Near Sussex Church – Police Launch Urgent Probe
Police have launched an urgent investigation after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted on church grounds in Steyning, West Sussex.
Shocking Attack at St Andrew & St Cuthman’s Church
The incident happened around 9am on Wednesday, 27 March, at St Andrew & St Cuthman’s Church on Vicarage Lane. Officers rushed to the scene after the report and are now hunting for clues to piece together what happened.
Sussex Police confirmed the victim is receiving support from specially trained officers.
“We are taking this report extremely seriously and are pursuing all available lines of enquiry. We understand incidents of this nature cause concern, and there will be increased patrols in the area over the coming days. Please speak to our officers if you have any worries or information.”
Suspect Description Released – Police Hunting Man in Black Car
- White man in his 20s
- Approx. 5ft 7ins tall
- Short dark brown hair, stubble, brown eyes
- Wearing a long navy coat, grey joggers
- White Nike Air Force 1 trainers with a blue tick
- Last seen driving away in a black car
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
Officers urge anyone who saw suspicious activity or has CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage from the area to come forward immediately.
Witnesses can contact Sussex Police online or call 101, quoting Operation Corfe.
