A WOMAN was sexually assaulted as she walked in the early hours of the morning.

The 29-year-old victim was in Broadwater Road, Worthing, between 1am and 2am when the attack toook place in the early hours of Saturday (March 25).

She was approached by a man who came up behind her, tried to talk to her and then pulled her into Grove Road and sexually assaulted her.

Police said the suspect was white, aged in his early to mid-20s, 5' 9", slim, with blond or light brown messy hair and clean shaven. He was wearing a beige sports style jacket.

The victim is being supported by specially trained officers.

Detective Sergeant Sally Hodges of Sussex Police appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone who can help should contact Sussex Police using the eform at sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal/ or call 101 quoting serial 182 of March 25.