A woman has allegedly been raped on Brighton beach. The attack took place during the early hours of the morning, Sussex Police said, and officers have sealed off the seafront. A 28-year-old man has since been arrested and is currently being held in custody.
An area of the beach in front of the i360 tower has been closed off as police combed the beach for evidence.
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.’
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