Man sought in connection with rape of 17-year-old student in Brighton

Monday, 21 October 2019 16:48

Detectives are looking for a man in connection with the rape of a 17-year-old girl in Brighton. The victim was sat on a bench in Steine Gardens on July 22, when a man approached her and had a conversation with her. He then invited her back to his address, which police believe to be in the North Laines area, where she was raped. Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the rape. Officers said the victim is being supported after returning to her home country. The man is described as English, white, tall and slim, and has some ability to speak Spanish and Italian. Anyone with any information is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 900 of 22/07.

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