Woman attacked by man at night near church

Jasmine Carey

25 June 2024 at 1:00 pm·1-min read

The accident happened near the church <i>(Image: Google Maps/Streetview)</i> — The accident happened near the church *(Image: Google Maps/Streetview)*

A woman was attacked by a man near a church.

Sussex Police said they are appealing for witnesses after the incident by St Leonards Church in Undercliff, St Leonards, on June 9.

Police said the woman in her 40s was walking in the area between 9.30pm and 10pm when she was pushed by a man.

The man then left the scene.

Police are now appealing for witnesses.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "The man was described as being aged between 40 to 50-years-old, 5 ft 6 inches with short dark hair, wearing a black long sleeve jumper and black jeans.

"Officers are keen to speak to witnesses or anyone who saw a person acting suspiciously in the area at the time.

"They would also like anyone with relevant CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage in the area at the time to come forward. Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 614 of 16/06."

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