The public has been warned not to approach a man detectives want to speak to in connection with a rape.

Joseph Warren, 36, is wanted in connection with the rape of a woman at an address in the Broadwater area of Worthing last Sunday.

Warren is white, 5’9”, stockily built, with brown eyes and short dark brown hair.

He has several tattoos on his chest and arms, as well as a swallow of the left side of his neck, and a rune on the right side of his neck.

Police say he frequents the Worthing and Brighton areas and officers are making intensive widespread enquiries across those areas to trace him.

Detective Chief Inspector Jo Banks, of Sussex Police, said: "We believe that Joe Warren knows that he is wanted, and we urge him to hand himself in.

"If you have seen Warren or know where he may be, do not approach him yourself but let us know right away via 999 or 101, quoting Operation Limehouse."

Anyone with any other information is urged to report it using the eform at sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal/ or call 101, quoting Operation Limehouse.
 

  • UPDATE: Sussex Police have now found Joseph Warren.