Woman raped at Bognor Road junction – police hunt key witness

A woman was raped at a property near the junction of Velyn Avenue and the A259 Bognor Road at around 7.30pm on Monday, September 19.

Victim receiving specialist support

The victim is being supported by specialist officers as enquiries continue into the shocking assault.

Police seek vital witness

Officers have released an image of a person they believe could be a crucial witness. They urge anyone who recognises this individual to come forward immediately.

Contact police online or call 101 quoting Operation Mountain.

Report information anonymously

If you have any information about the incident, you can report it to police or anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers at crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.

Suspect charged, trial set

Ion Gheorghe Tanasie, 40, from Pound Farm Road, Chichester, has been charged with rape. He is due to stand trial in June 2023.

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