A woman in her 20s has been allegedly raped on Brighton beach, prompting police to cordone off part of the seafront. A 28-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody following the incident, which is understood to have occurred overnight on August 4-5, 2026. Sussex Police confirmed the victim is receiving support from specialist officers and described the case as a 'report of a rape'. The arrest follows previous incidents on Brighton beach, including the conviction of three failed asylum seekers for gang-raping an unconscious woman in 2023. The latest suspect's nationality was not disclosed by authorities, who cited guidelines on releasing such details. Police have been combing the area for evidence, with officers guarding the cordoned-off zone. The case has reignited concerns about safety on Brighton beaches, particularly following past crimes involving migrants. The victim's identity remains confidential, but her account of the 25-minute ordeal during a sentencing hearing highlighted the trauma experienced. This incident adds to a pattern of sexual offenses in the area, prompting calls for increased security measures.

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The woman had been separated from her friends on a night out when two of the men took her behind a beach hut and raped her, while the third went to the location moments later and captured footage of t...

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Police are still investigating how all three women came to be in the water

A helicopter and two lifeboats assisted emergency response at the scene