Police have arrested a man after a woman was allegedly raped on Brighton beach last night. The victim, aged in her 20s, was reportedly attacked on the popular beach. A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Cordon and investigation
A cordon has been set up at the beach, with officers on the seafront while investigations continue. An area between the 360 Tower and volleyball courts is closed to the public. Officers are pictured spread out along the shore.
The woman is receiving support from specialist trained officers. The man remains in custody.
Appeal for information
Police have asked anyone with information to come forward. The force 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.”
