Police seek witness for vital clues

The woman was in Middleton Road when a man approached an off-duty police officer.

The officer was walking two dogs along Sea Lane at about 1.20pm last Wednesdaywhen the driver of a green Land Rover with a 55 registration walked up to him and began speaking.

The policeman was then followed by the man in his vehicle who again approached and spoke to him.

He has been described as being about 50 years old with a ruddy complexion and wearing silver rimmed spectacles.

The brief exchange concerned an ongoing case in which the officer is involved. But Sussex Police are unable to discuss the specifics of the matter.

DC Jo French, of Arun CID, said: 'There was a woman on the south side of Middleton Road about 25m away from this man's vehicle.

'I would like to speak to her, or any other person who witnessed this incident.

'They may have information that would assist our investigation into a possible witness intimidation offence.' She can be contacted on 0845 60 70 999.