A YOUNG woman was raped by a man.

The 22-year-old was walking along the footpath between Somerville Road and Worth Park Gardens in Pound Hill, Crawley, when she was attacked by a man at about 10pm on June 13. He raped her then ran away.

The man is white, in his forties, about 5ft10in, with short dark hair including grey streaks, and a beard. He was wearing dark jeans, black shoes and a blue t-shirt with a logo.

Detective Inspector Karrie Bohanna said: “If you were in the Pound Hill, Worth Park Gardens area at around that time on Thursday 13 June, and saw anything suspicious, please get in touch with us online by calling 101, quoting serial 810 of 16/06. We would like to identify and contact three people who may be able to help us.

"Following the attack the victim went to the nearby pub, Tavern on the Green, and sought directions. She spoke with two men there, one of whom escorted her to her address.

"The third person is a woman walking nearby with a black dog about 15 minutes before the attack, described as white, about 5ft7in and with long dark hair, wearing a dark jacket. Please let us know if you can help.”