Police investigating an incident at Acorn Retail Park in Crawley have arrested a man on suspicion of racially aggravated offences.

Officers were called to the retail park on 10 August after concerns were raised about a man’s behaviour, with footage of the incident later circulating online.

A police investigation was launched, including a full review of CCTV from the area. Detectives confirmed that no evidence was found to suggest any criminal offences of a sexual nature had been committed by the man seen in the video.

Today (23 August), a 28-year-old man from West Malling, Kent, was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated common assault and inciting racial hatred. He remains in police custody at this time.

Detective Inspector Andy Ricks said:

“We are aware that footage relating to the incident is being shared online. We strongly urge the public not to speculate on or share this footage as it may adversely affect future proceedings.

Anyone with information that could assist us with our enquiries is asked to report it directly to us. You can do this online, or by calling 101 quoting serial 622 of 10/08.”