An investigation has been launched after a reported rape in Crawley.
The 27 year-old male victim had been found lying in a distressed state in Goffs Park Friday lunchtime.
He claims to have been attacked that morning by two men who pushed him against a wall then to the ground before raping him.
Police believe the offenders are known to the victim.
Anyone with information is asked to phone 101.
Next month sees the return of St Catherine’s Hospice Dragon Boat Festival to Tilgate Park.
The festival, this year themed ‘Under The Sea’, is taking place on September 4th from 10 o’clock in the morning
It is expected to attract more than 4000 people and over 30 dragon boats.
Last year more than £50,000 was raised for St Catherine’s Hospice.
A fatal collision took place in Ray Lane in Lingfield yesterday afternoon. The incident involved two vehicles; an HGV and a Vauxhall Corsa. An elderly woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Road closures were in place while emergency services were in attendance.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw the events surrounding it is asked to contact Surrey Police quoting reference P16186245.
In League 2, Crawley Town came home from Exeter with three points on Tuesday. Josh Yorwerth scored two minutes after coming off the bench, earning the Reds their second win of the season, and maintaining their unbeaten record after three games.
In the Ryman Premier League, it was a one all draw for Merstham at home to Bognor Regis. In the Ryman South League, Three Bridges achieved a four all draw away to Sittingbourne. It wasn’t such good news for East Grinstead who lost three two away to Dorking Wanderers, and newly promoted Horsham lost four one away to Greenwich Borough.
Elsewhere Redhill lost one nil away to Chessington and Hook.
A man has been robbed at knifepoint in Horsham. The 53 year old man was walking through Horsham Park on 9th August when he was approached by a man who produced a knife and demanded money.
After handing over some cash, he was made to throw away his mobile phones and then to put his watch on the ground. A 21 year old man from Horsham has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and has been bailed until 16th September.
Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and in particular to anyone who spoke to the victim.
Witnesses can email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting reference 338 of 09/08.
Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 (www.crimestoppers-uk.org).