'Key witness' in rape investigation comes forward

Sussex Police officers said a man has since come forward to support their investigation

A "key witness" has come forward to speak to police investigating the rape of a woman in Worthing town centre.

The attack took place in an alley behind the Guildbourne Shopping Centre car park and Chatsworth Road at about 03:00 BST on 25 October, according to Sussex Police.

On Tuesday, detectives published a CCTV image of a man who might have "crucial information to support the investigation".

Sussex Police said a man has since come forward to support the force's inquiries.

Police said specialist officers were supporting a 45-year-old female victim after the incident.

Officers previously arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the rape, who has since been bailed.

Sussex Police asked any other witnesses or people with information about the incident to also come forward.

Update 13 November: This story was updated following new information from Sussex Police disclosing that a key witness had come forward.