Sussex Police appeal after woman raped in an alleyway in Crawley
It happened in the early hours of Sunday morning
A woman has been raped in Crawley and detectives from Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
It happened between 2am and 4am on Sunday (October 24) in an alleyway in the vicinity of Tuxford Close and Atkinson Road.
The 30-year-old victim is being supported by specially-trained officers while enquiries are ongoing.
Officers investigating the matter are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened, or who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around that time.
They would particularly like to hear from anyone who may have any relevant doorbell or dash cam footage from the surrounding roads.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting Operation Rushlake.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.