A man has been arrested after a woman in her 20s was allegedly raped on Brighton Beach overnight. The 28-year-old suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.
Crime scene and cordon
A large cordon has been set up on the seafront, with an area between the 360 Tower and volleyball courts closed to the public. Officers have been pictured spread out along the shore.
Victim support and appeal
The victim is receiving support from specialist trained officers, police said. Sussex Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
In a statement, Sussex Police said: “Police are investigating a report of a rape of a woman in her 20s on Brighton Beach that is understood to have taken place overnight on Tuesday 4 August into Wednesday 5 August.
“The victim is receiving support from specialist trained officers. A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in custody at this time.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 228 of 05/08.”
