Teen Rape Shocker in Brighton: Police Urgently Seek Witnesses
Sussex Police are on high alert after a teenage girl was raped in Brighton. Detectives believe anyone who was nearby could hold the key to cracking this shocking case.
Specialist Care for Victim
The horrific attack happened between the evening of Thursday, September 19 and the early hours of Friday, September 20. The victim, a young woman in her late teens, is now receiving support from specially trained officers as the investigation speeds up.
Key Witnesses Urgently Needed
Officers are desperate to trace several people who may have been with or near the victim around the time of the attack on Queen’s Road. They include:
- An e-scooter rider spotted nearby
- A woman believed to have spoken to the victim
If you saw or spoke to the girl during that night or early morning, cops want to hear from you immediately.
“Small Clues Could Crack This”
“This is a sensitive and urgent investigation,” said Detective Inspector Matt Stevens. “We know several people may have spoken with the victim or seen her that night. Even the tiniest detail could help us piece together what happened.”
Community’s Help Crucial in Rape Probes
This appeal comes amid a string of serious sexual assault investigations in Sussex. Earlier this year, police released CCTV footage in a Bexhill park rape case, urging witnesses to come forward.
While forensic teams and specialist officers work tirelessly behind the scenes, detectives stress that witness accounts often become the game-changer.
Anyone with information – no matter how minor it seems – should contact Sussex Police quoting reference 386 of 20/09 via:
- Sussex Police website
- Phone: 101
- Crimestoppers (anonymous tips)
