A man is due to appear before Brighton Magistrates' Court today (Monday, 9), charged with raping a woman on Brighton Beach early on Saturday morning (September, 7). Police were called to King Road Arches around 4.30am, following reports of a suspected sexual assault of a woman on the beach. Officers said the 18-year-old victim was taken to hospital and is being supported by specialist officers at this time. Ben Abdenour, 28, of Sheepcote Road in Harrow, was remanded in custody to appear in court today.