Sussex Police have confirmed that an alleged rape reported to have taken place in Hotham...

Published: 6:24 am May 21, 2025
Updated: 1:15 pm October 8, 2025
Sussex Police Confirm Alleged Rape in Bognor’s Hotham Park Did Not Occur

Sussex Police have confirmed that an alleged rape reported to have taken place in Hotham Park, Bognor Regis, last month did not occur following a thorough investigation.

The allegation was initially made by a woman who contacted officers claiming she had been raped overnight between April 20 and 21 in the vicinity of the town’s popular park. In response, police launched a full-scale investigation, deploying considerable resources to gather evidence and provide support to the woman.
 

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