Man Charged Following Alleged Rape In Brighton

A 37-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being charged in connection with the alleged rape of a woman in Brighton.

The alleged offence is reported to have taken place at a flat in High Street between the evening of Wednesday 29th July and Thursday 30th July.

Sussex Police say the victim, a woman in her 30s, is being supported by specialist officers while enquiries continue.

A man was arrested on Friday 31st July before Hany Mohamed, 37, a British national of no fixed address, was charged the following day with rape and common assault.

Mohamed appeared before Brighton Magistrates' Court on Monday 3rd August, where he was remanded in custody.

He is due to appear in court again on 1st September.

Detective Superintendent Ben Newman said:

"The investigation has been moving at pace, with charges now authorised and the defendant remanded.

"I would like to recognise the courage shown by the victim in coming forward and supporting our enquiries.

"Rape and other serious sexual offences are among the most serious crimes we investigate. They can have a profound and lasting impact on victims, and this type of offending has no place in our communities.

"We will continue to work tirelessly to identify and pursue those responsible for these devastating offences, protecting vulnerable people, supporting victims and ensuring offenders are brought before the courts."

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Sussex Police online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Brownlee.