Teen boy raped in seaside resort near Harry Ramsden's as cops issue images of men
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Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after a teen boy was raped at a seaside resort in Brighton. The victim, 19, reported being approached by two unknown men near Harry Ramsdens, in Old Steine, at around 3.30am on Saturday. The two unknown men took him to Steine Lane and went on to rape him, the teen reported.
Police were called after the victim managed to get help from a passer-by. He is now being supported by specially trained officers. An investigation is underway. Police are now urging anyone who may have been in the area around the same time to contact them if they saw anything suspicious. Steine Lane is said to be a "popular cut-through route".
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.
“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.
