Three men charged with Brighton beach rape
Sussex Police say three men have been charged with raping a woman on Brighton beach
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Three men have been charged with raping a woman on Brighton beach, Sussex Police has said.
Police were called to the Lower Esplanade at about 05:00 BST on 4 October after reports that a woman in her 30s had been attacked.
Sussex Police said Abdulla Ahmadi, 25, an Iranian from Crewe, Karin Al-Danasurt, 20, and Ibrahim Alshafe, 25, both Egyptians from Horsham, have been arrested and each charged with two counts of rape.
The force added the three men had been remanded in custody and were due to appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
Police said the woman continued to be supported by specialist officers.
Det Sup Andy Harbour said: "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."
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