Police are investigating the reported rape of a woman.

The incident at a property in Milward Crescent, Hastings, was reported on Saturday, November 30, at 7pm.

Sussex Police are reviewing CCTV and carrying out witness enquiries in the area. The woman is being supported by specially trained officers.

The suspect has been described as a white man, aged between 20 and 30, wearing a black hooded jumper and dark tracksuit bottoms.

Superintendent Rachel Swinney said: “We will work relentlessly, dedicating all the necessary resources, to ensure that we find the offender responsible for this appalling crime.

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“This incident is likely to cause significant concern in the community, and we want to assure residents that we are working locally, with dedicated patrols in place to provide reassurance and visibility.

"CCTV and witness enquiries are being actively undertaken, and we urge anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to come forward and contact police.”

Anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour in or around Milward Crescent, or has any information which could assist police enquiries, should make a report to Sussex Police.

Reports can be made online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Camborne.