Police have charged a man with rape after a woman was attacked in Brighton.
The woman, in her 20s, reported being raped on the night of Thursday, September 23rd at a property in the city.
Police investigating the report arrested 28-year-old Ramees Akkara of Upper Bevendean Avenue, Brighton and charged him with rape.
He appeared before Brighton Magistrates on Tuesday, October 5 and will be held in custody until November 2nd when he's due to appear at Lewes Crown Court.
Two local men, aged 23 and 44, have also been arrested on suspicion of rape and released on conditional bail while investigations continue.
Detective Chief Inspector Jon Gillings of the Brighton Safeguarding Investigations Unit said:
"Sussex Police will always treat reports of rape or sexual assault seriously and do everything in our power to bring perpetrators to justice.
"This incident has had a devastating effect on the young victim, but thanks to her bravery, the quick thinking of her friend and painstaking efforts from our detectives we have been able to secure a charge."
The victim is being supported by specially trained officers.
If you have been the victim of rape, sexual assault or want to report any other crime, please contact us online via our website, call 101 or dial 999 in an emergency."
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