A WOMAN was raped in a car park stairwell by a man in a balaclava.

The 23-year-old was attacked in the multi-story building in Piries Place, Horsham, at around 2am on Sunday.

She had been drinking with friends at a bar in the town prior to the incident taking place.

The man is described as white, in his 20s or 30s, 5ft 8in tall, of medium build, and smelling strongly of aftershave.

He was also wearing black fabric gloves with a thick wristband, a long-sleeved top, dark jeans, and white Lacoste trainers.

Anyone with any information is asked to report it online or call 101 quoting serial 196 of 08/06.

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.