Two men, in 40s, charged with rape of 19-year-old man in Brighton

Two men have been charged with the rape of a man in Brighton.

George Elliott, 40, and Mark Lett, 42, were charged with raping a man, and with committing an offence with the intention of committing a relevant sexual offence, in Steine Lane on Saturday 21 December.

They appeared before Brighton Magistrates' Court on 28 December, where they were remanded in custody.

The 19-year-old victim reported being approached by two unknown men near Harry Ramsdens, in Old Steine, around 3.30am before being raped nearby shortly afterwards.

The victim managed to seek help from a passer-by, who called police.

Sussex Police say he continues to receive support from specialist officers as the investigation progresses.

Detective Inspector Sean Booth said: “We are still urging anyone with information about this incident to contact Sussex Police online, or by calling 101, quoting Operation Attach.”

Both men, of Redstone Road, Redhill, Surrey, will next appear before Lewes Crown Court on Monday 30 December.

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