Woman ‘raped in property’ as five men arrested over horrific ‘attack’ with urgent probe underway

FIVE men have been arrested after a woman was allegedly raped in a property.

The victim, in her 20s, reported she had been attacked at an address in Montpelier Place, Brighton, at around 9.40am yesterday.

Aerial view of Brighton, UK, showing the i360 tower, beach, and the remains of a pier.
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of rape

Sussex Police have now arrested five men, aged 38, 32, 32, 26 and 26, on suspicion of rape.

They remain in custody while investigations continue.

A spokeswoman for the force said: “Police in Brighton have arrested five men on suspicion of rape following a report received on Sunday morning (February 9).

“At around 9.40am, a woman in her twenties reported having been raped overnight at a property in Montpelier Place, Brighton.

“She is being supported by specialist officers and an investigation is now underway.

“As part of those inquiries, five men – aged 38, 32, 32, 26 and 26 – have been arrested on suspicion of rape.

“They remain in custody at this time.

“Inquiries are ongoing to understand the full circumstances.

“Enquiries are ongoing to understand the full circumstances and no further information is available.”

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