Man arrested on suspicion of attempted rape in Brighton
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of the attempted rape of a woman on Brighton beach.
The incident happened at about 3am on the beach near the junction of West Street and Kings Road, on Sunday, August 27.
Officers have arrested a 22-year-old man from Brighton in connection with the investigation.
He remains in police custody at this time.
The victim is receiving support from specially-trained officers.
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with further information to contact them.
Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or by calling 101 and quoting serial 233 of 27/08.
Further information about how Sussex Police investigates reports of serious sexual offences is available on our website here.
Guidance about help and support available to victims of rape and serious sexual offences is available on our website here.