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Man charged with sex offences, including rape, on women across Brighton

A man has been charged with sexual offences against three women across Brighton, including two rapes. Police said Sarjo Jatta, 43, of Eldred Avenue in the city, appeared at Lewes Crown Court yesterday (Friday, 6). Mr Jatta is charged with four counts of sexual assault on a 19-year-old woman, raping an 18-year-old woman and the rape, sexual assault and false imprisonment of a 22-year-old woman. Police said all of the offences are alleged to have taken place in the last ten years. Mr Jatta did not enter a plea at the court hearing and he was remanded in custody for a plea and case management hearing on April 2. Officers said the prosecution, authorised by the CPS, follows an investigation by detectives from the Brighton Safeguarding Investigations Unit.   More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex. If you enjoyed reading this story, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live. You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up! You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.

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