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Man Wanted In Connection To Brighton Rape

Detectives in Brighton are seeking to identify this man, who they want to interview about the rape of a woman in the city.

It happened between 3.30am and 5am on Tuesday January 25th.

The 37-year-old woman was raped in an alleyway off Richmond Parade behind the Easy Hours convenience shop in Grand Parade, Brighton.

The man police want to talk to is described as white, about 30, with brown eyes and a tanned complexion, clean shaven, with dark short hair, wearing a distinctive red jumper and dark jeans.

Detective Constable Tom Perry of the Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Investigations Unit said:

"A full investigation has been under way and is continuing. This man was seen on CCTV leaving the area just after the rape took place, and we need to find him.

"If you recognise him, or were in the area at the time and have any information about what happened, please contact us either online or by calling 101, quoting serial 157 of 25/01.

"You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

This is an isolated incident for the area and there have been no other similar reports recently, but if you experience any other incidents that concern you, you can contact the police onlineor by calling 101. However in an emergency always call 999.

You can also report concerns and suggestions about local street safety on the Streetsafewebsite.

See further advice on ways to help keep yourself and others safe when out and about here.
 

 

 

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