Man arrested for sexual assaults during fireworks display

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 07:38

By Madison Fox

A man’s been arrested after two women were sexually assaulted on Worthing seafront on Bonfire Night.

Both women told police a man had touched them over their clothes. Officers are appealing for other victims to come forward and would like to hear from a third woman after a witness reported seeing her being assaulted.

Sussex Police say the reports relate to incidents on the promenade between 5pm and 6.50pm on Thursday 5 November, as crowds gathered for the annual fireworks display.

A 27-year-old man, who’s from Worthing, was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and has now been released on bail while enquiries continue.

Anyone else affected or with information can contact Sussex Police online or call 101, quoting crime reference 47260253730

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