Second man charged over rape on Brighton beach
Two men in total have been charged in connection with the attack on Brighton beach
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A second man has been charged in connection with the rape of a woman on Brighton beach.
The woman in her 40s reported being attacked by two men on 10 September between 02:00 and 05:30 BST, close to the Kings Road arches.
A 22-year-old man from London has been charged with rape and theft, following his arrest on 1 November.
On Monday, he appeared at Lewes Crown Court and has since been released on bail.
A 36-year-old man from London was also charged with rape in relation to the investigation and was remanded in custody.
Both will appear in court again on 26 February.
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