COPS are hunting for a man who allegedly tried to rape a woman in an alleyway in a seaside town centre before getting on a bus, with CCTV released.
An incident was reported by a bus driver to cops in the early hours of Sunday morning in Brighton.
The alleged incident occurred in Brighton[/caption]
The driver told cops a woman claimed a man had attempted to rape her in an alleyway near North Street – in the city centre.
The bus was in Old Steine at about ten minutes past midnight, with a man leaving the area after boarding the bus.
Authorities are investigating the report and want to speak to anyone who witnessed what happened.
A CCTV image has also been released as part of the investigation of a man they wish to speak with in connection with the incident, and are appealing for anyone who recognises him to contact Sussex Police.
Cops are also seeking to trace the woman involved in the incident, and urge her to come forward.
Detective Inspector Alice Button said: “We are investigating this report, and are urging witnesses or anyone who may be able to identify the man in shown in the image, to come forward.
“We take reports of rape and attempted rape extremely seriously, and are working to establish the full circumstances around this report.
“Anyone with information is asked to report it to Sussex Police online or call 101, quoting serial 22 of 29/06.”
