A POLICE manhunt has been launched after a woman was sexually assaulted in a busy town centre.
Cops have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak to after the attack in East Grinstead in West Sussex on June 17.
Sussex Police confirmed a a 25-year-old woman was assaulted by touching whilst walking down London Road at around 7pm.
The horror unfolded on the high street outside Greenway Residential and The Vapers Shop.
Officers have launched a probe into the incident and have appealed for witnesses and anyone with information.
Footage shows the man wearing a dark gilet puffer jacket, black jumper, black hat and tracksuit bottoms.
In a statement, the force said: “Police investigating a sexual assault on a woman in East Grinstead have issued an image of a man they wish to speak with.
“It follows a report in London Road in the town, at about 7.10pm on17 June, outside Greenway Residential and The Vapers Shop.
“A 25-year-old woman walking in the street was sexually assaulted by touching. She has received support from officers.
“Officers are appealing for witnesses and information, and have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with their enquiries.
“He is described as wearing a dark coloured gilet style puffer jacket, black jumper, black tracksuit bottoms and a beanie hat.
“Anyone who recognises him, or with information about what happened, can report it to Sussex Police online, or by calling 101, and quote serial 1410 of 17/06.”
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