Terrifying Rape Attack Shakes Crawley Footpath
Police are hunting a man after a 22-year-old woman was brutally raped on a quiet path in Pound Hill, Crawley. The horrific attack happened around 10pm on Thursday, 13 June, as the woman walked between Somerville Drive and Worth Park Gardens.
Suspect Spotted Fleeing Scene
The attacker is described as a white man in his forties, about 5’10”, with short dark hair streaked with grey and a beard. At the time, he wore dark jeans, black shoes (not trainers), and a blue t-shirt featuring a logo.
Police Appeal for Crucial Witnesses
Detective Inspector Karrie Bohanna of the West Sussex Safeguarding Investigations Unit said: “We are working closely with the victim, supported by specially trained officers. Our investigation is ongoing, and we’ve been making enquiries in the area.”
The victim went to the nearby Tavern on the 1 pub after the attack, seeking directions. She spoke with two men there, and one even escorted her home.
Police want to trace these two men, as well as a woman spotted walking nearby 15 minutes before the attack. The woman was seen with a black dog and is described as white, around 5’7″ tall, with long dark hair and wearing a dark jacket.
Help Police Catch This Monster
If you were in Pound Hill or Worth Park Gardens around 10pm on 13 June and saw anything suspicious, call Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 810 of 16/06. Any information could be vital.
DI Bohanna added: “This appears to be an isolated incident, but we are determined to find the culprit. Please come forward if you can help.”
