Manhunt launched after girl raped at dwelling in UK seaside city | UK | News | EUROtoday

A girl was raped at an deal with in a preferred UK seaside city. Police have now launched an investigation and launched CCTV photos of a person they wish to determine.

Sussex Police stated the sufferer was raped at round 9.40pm on Thursday, December 11. A person was seen speaking to her outdoors of a property in Queens Place, Hove, earlier than he left the world round 10 minutes later. Investigating officers imagine the person pictured “may be able to assist with onwards enquiries.”

The man is described as having brown or black hair and a beard. He was additionally sporting a darkish colored cap, a darkish jacket with an emblem on the arm, blue denims with pale thighs, and a white high with a motif within the centre of the chest. He was additionally carrying a white plastic buying bag.

Officers are urging anybody with related info to come back ahead because the investigation continues. They are eager to listen to from witnesses or anybody who could have footage from the world on the time of the rape.

Meanwhile, the sufferer is being supported by specially-trained officers. The power reiterated that public security within the space stays their “top priority”.

Detective Inspector Alice Button, stated: “This remains an active and ongoing investigation, with officers continuing to carry out extensive enquiries to establish any further information, potential witnesses and relevant footage.

“As a part of this work, we’re persevering with efforts to determine a person seen within the space on the time of the report, and we’re additionally in search of help from the general public.

“Were you in the Queens Place area on the evening of Thursday, 11 December? Did you see anything suspicious, or do you recognise the man pictured? Any information, no matter how small, could be vital.

“We recognise the priority this report could trigger and need to reassure the general public that this investigation is ongoing, with public security remaining our high precedence.”