An Iranian national living in Crewe is one of three men charged in connection with the rape of a woman on Brighton beach.

Sussex Police received a report a woman had been raped on the lower esplanade in Brighton, around 5am on Saturday 4 October.

An investigation was launched, and the 33-year-old victim continues to be supported by specialist officers.

Abdulla Ahmadi, 25, of Crewe, and Karin Al-Danasurt, 20, and Ibrahim Alshafe, 25, both Eqyptian nationals of Horsham, have been arrested and each charged with two counts of rape.

Sussex Police received a report a woman had been raped on the lower esplanade in Brighton, around 5am on Saturday 4 October (Sussex Police).

The trio have been remanded in custody to appear before Brighton Magistrates' Court on Thursday 16 October.

Detective Superintendent, Andy Harbour, said: "This has been a fast-paced investigation with all three suspects having been identified through thorough investigative work.

"I commend the bravery of the victim who we continue to support with specialist officers.

"I understand how distressing this incident will be for the community and our dedicated partnership operations to protect women and girls will continue in earnest.

"Three men have been remanded in custody, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation.

"If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please contact police online or via 101, quoting Operation Brampton."

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