Horsham Police Hunt Elderly Predator After Shocking Bench Assault
Police in Horsham have launched an urgent appeal to track down a man linked to a terrifying sexual assault. A young woman in her late teens was attacked while sitting on a bench outside Sainsbury’s on Worthing Road at around 3:30pm on Saturday, 10 February.
Suspect Description: Grey-Haired Man in Camouflage Jacket
The attacker is described as a white man in his 60s, about 5’10” tall with short grey hair. He approached the woman, shook the bench, and then sexually assaulted her. Witnesses report he was wearing a distinctive camouflage jacket adorned with a palm pattern, black glasses, black jeans, grey hiking trainers, and carried a black crossbody bag.
Police Plea: Help Identify This Man
Police believe this man holds vital clues and are urging anyone who saw him or has information to step forward. Contact the police online or call 101, quoting serial 0824 of 10/02.