POLICE have released photos of man they want to interview about the rape of a woman.

In the early hours of July 25 a woman was raped on the beach in Worthing.

The offence took place between 3am and 4am near the Splash Point children's play area in Brighton Road, Worthing.

The man police are seeking is described as white, about 19-years-old, 5ft 7in to 5ft 8in tall, and of medium build with brown hair, a well-groomed beard, and possibly a gold tooth.

He was wearing a black jacket with a white emblem on the back, ripped blue jeans and white trainers.

He had been seen in the nearby Bar10 club shortly before the offence took place.

Detective Constable Charlotte Dawson of the West Sussex Safeguarding Investigations Unit said: "This is an isolated incident for the area.

"If you know this man, or if you were in that area of Worthing beach early on Sunday morning and saw anything that could help our investigation, please contact us either online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Tile."

The woman in her twenties is being supported by specially trained officers while the investigation continues.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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