Woman, 25, is 'sexually assaulted while walking in the street' - as police release CCTV of man
The victim, 25, was walking on London Road in East Grinstead at around 7pm on June 17, when she was sexually assaulted, police have said.
She was reportedly sexually assaulted by touching outside Greenway Residential and The Vapers shop.
The woman has received support from Sussex Police officers.
Police have released images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with their enquiries.
He is described as wearing a dark coloured gilet style puffer jacket, black jumper, black tracksuit bottoms and a beanie hat.
Anyone who recognises him, or with information about what happened, is urged to contact Sussex Police.
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