Two Egyptian nationals and an Iranian man have been charged with raping a woman on Brighton beach.
Officers received a report that a woman had been the victim of a sex attack on the lower esplanade in Brighton at around 5am on October 4.
Three men – Abdulla Ahmadi, 25, an Iranian national from Crewe, Karin Al-Danasurt, 20, and Ibrahim Alshafe, 25, Egyptian men living in Horsham – were arrested and each charged with two counts of rape.
They have been remanded in custody and will appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court today.
The 33-year-old victim continues to be supported by specialist officers, a spokesman for Sussex Police said.
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.’
The Home Office has been contacted for comment.
