Renewed appeal for witnesses in Hove serious sexual assault - 05-07-2008

Police have renewed their appeal for any witnesses with regards to the serious sexual assault in Hove during the early hours of this morning (Friday 4th July) where a woman was the victim of a serious sexual assault in Clarendon Villas, Hove. The incident took place at around 1am.

Although the investigation is at an early stage police would like to trace a man now described as Asian or Middle-Eastern in appearance, wearing a baseball cap, dark jacket and jogging bottoms. The man was not known to the victim. Police stress that this type of incident is extremely rare and is being treated as an isolated incident.

In order to enable investigating officers to conduct a thorough search of the area, Goldstone Street and Clarendon Villas were closed this morning but reopened early this afternoon.

Witnesses are asked to call 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 94 of July 4th. Information can also be left anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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