Man, 19, is 'raped by men' at popular seaside resort a police release CCTV in hunt for the suspects
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A 19-year-old boy was raped by two unknown men at a popular seaside resort in Brighton. Police have released CCTV images of two people they want to speak to after launching an investigation. The teenager reported being approached by two unknown men near Harry Ramsdens, in Old Steine, on Saturday, December 21 at around 3.30am.
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He was then taken to Steine Lane by the men who went on to rape him before managing to seek help from a passer-by, who called the police. A team of specially trained officers is supporting the boy as the investigation progresses. Detective Inspector Sean Booth said: 'This is a deeply concerning incident and we are supporting the victim as our enquiries continue.
'Steine Lane is an area often walked both in the day and at night due to it being a popular cut-through route connecting East Street to Old Steine, and we know there were a number of people in the area around the time of the attack. Police have released CCTV images of two people they want to speak.
Officers are hoping to speak to both men as part of their investigation. 'I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around that time, or anyone who recognises the two men in these images, to please come forward. 'Your information could be key as we work to identify those responsible.'.
If you have any information to report, you can contact police online, or by calling 101, quoting Operation Attach. Detective Booth added: 'There is no place for sexual violence in Sussex, and we take any reports of this nature extremely seriously. Find out more, including how you can seek support, on our website.'.
