After a man was attacked by a Debenhams employee in a seaside village, the police are on the lookout for an alleged rapist

  • An attack allegedly took place in the early hours on Sunday, behind a Debenham’s store in Hastings.
  • The victim’s age has not been disclosed, but the suspect is a white male in his late 30s or early fortys.
  • Witnesses to the attack in the area are asked for their assistance 










Operation Teacup is a police investigation into a rape that took place near a Sussex department store.  

The attack occurred on Sunday morning (October 24, 2008).

The victim’s age has not been revealed but he was allegedly attacked close to Robertson Terrace in Hastings, in an area of bushes off the A259, behind an old Debenhams store.

Police have launched a probe called Operation Teacup after a man was allegedly raped near some bushes (pictured) behind a department store in Hastings, Sussex in the early hours of Sunday morning (October 24)

Operation Teacup has been launched by police after a man was allegedly attacked near some bushes (pictured), in Hastings (Sussex), in the early morning hours of Sunday (October 24).

According to police, the suspect is a white man in his 30s or 40s with blond hair.

According to Sussex Live., there was a large police presence in the area yesterday (October25).  

As they continued to investigate, they were able to see four officers from Sussex Police as well as two police cars.

A heavy police presence (pictured) was observed in the area yesterday (October 25), according to Sussex Live

 A heavy police presence (pictured) was observed in the area yesterday (October 25), according to Sussex Live 

Witnesses who were present in the area at the time of the alleged attack are asked to come forward.  

Although investigations are ongoing, the victim is being supported and assisted by specialists officers. 

Police said that the public can expect to see more officers as the investigation continues. 

A police spokesperson said that anyone who witnessed the incident or has any other information about it is asked to contact police online, or by calling 101 and quoting Operation Teacup.

Alternativly, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 55 11.

The victim's age has not been revealed but he was allegedly attacked close to Robertson Terrace (pictured) in Hastings, in an area of bushes off the A259, behind an old Debenhams store

Although the victim’s age is unknown, he was allegedly attacked near Robertson Terrace (pictured in Hastings), in an area of bushes just off the A259, right behind an old Debenhams shop.

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