LITTLEHAMPTON MAN CHARGED WITH KIDNAP AND ATTEMPTED SEXUAL ASSAULT
A farm worker is scheduled to appear in court accused of kidnapping and attempting to sexually assault a six-year-old girl.Florin Marin, aged 35, was detained following reports of an attempted abduction in Toddington, near Littlehampton, West Sussex, on August 23.
He has been formally charged with kidnapping and attempted sexual assault of a child.
Additionally, authorities have charged him with exposure and engaging in a sexual act in the presence of a child related to a separate incident in Littlehampton on August 1.
Marin, from Littlehampton, was held in custody and was set to appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 30.
Chief Inspector Jon Carter described the incident as serious, expressing concern but also gratitude to those in the community who supported the investigation and detained the suspect.
Sussex Police emphasized that such incidents are relatively rare and assured ongoing efforts to ensure community safety.
