Appeal for information after woman raped in Brighton

Police investigating a report of rape in Brighton have appealed for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward.

A member of the public reported the incident in Manchester Street, Brighton, at about 11am on Saturday 7 June.

The victim, a woman in her 20s, cannot be identified for legal reasons and is receiving support from specially-trained officers.

Officers attended the scene, and a 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody at this time.

Detective Inspector Kirstie Neal said: “Detectives are investigating this incident, and we are appealing for all witnesses and anyone with information who has not already come forward to do so.

“Anyone in the area with relevant CCTV, mobile phone, doorbell or dashcam footage is also asked to come forward.

“It took place in a busy area just off St James’s Street, and there will be an increased police presence in the area while this matter is investigated.”

More information about help and support available to victims of rape and serious sexual assault is available here: 

More details about how Sussex Police investigates reports of rape and sexual assaults are available online here.

Information about this incident can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 541 of 07/06.