Teenage girl is sexually assaulted while riding the Waltzers at funfair as police arrest 17-year-old boy

Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy after a girl was sexually assaulted while on a fairground ride. 

The teenage victim was on the Waltzers at Southgate Park, in Crawley, West Sussex, when the alleged sex attack took place.  

Sussex Police say the incident reportedly happened between 7.55pm and 8.05pm on Friday, July 28.

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Following enquiries, a 17-year-old boy from Crawley was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, the force confirmed today.

The teenage victim was on the Waltzers at Southgate Park, in Crawley, West Sussex, when the alleged sex attack took place

He has been released on bail, pending further investigation. 

The force is now appealing for witnesses.

Anyone who has any information is urged to report online or call 101, quoting serial 1327 of 30/07.