Police have launched a public appeal for witnesses following a distressing incident in which a teenage girl was sexually assaulted on the Promenade in Peacehaven. The incident took place on Sunday, May 7th, leaving the community deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of its residents.
At approximately 8:15pm, the victim was walking along The Promenade, near the junction with Capel Avenue when an unidentified man approached her and subjected her to a sexual assault. In a fortunate turn of events, a vigilant member of the public witnessed the assault and immediately shouted at the perpetrator, causing him to flee the scene. This swift intervention allowed the teenage girl to return home safely, where she promptly reported the incident to the police.
