Detectives investigating a reported sexual assault in Steyning have arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion...

Published: 6:01 pm March 29, 2025
Updated: 1:04 pm October 8, 2025
Man, 19, Held Over Sexual Assault and Kidnap in Steyning

Detectives investigating a reported sexual assault in Steyning have arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of sexual assault and kidnapping.

Police were alerted around 9 am on Thursday, March 27, following reports that a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in the grounds of St Andrew and St Cuthman Church on Vicarage Lane.
He added: “We understand that members of the public may be alarmed by this incident. We have an enhanced police presence in the area. Please speak to officers if you have any concerns.”

Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Sussex Police online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Corfe.

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