Sussex Police Launch Urgent Hunt for Witnesses After Teen Rape in Brighton
Victim Receives Specialist Support
A teenage girl was raped in Brighton between the evening of Thursday, September 19, and the early hours of Friday, September 20. The late-teen victim is now under the care of specially trained officers as detectives race to solve this horrific crime.
Police Seek Key Witnesses Near Queen’s Road
Officers believe passersby could hold vital clues. They are urgently looking for:
- An e-scooter rider who was near the scene
- A woman who may have spoken with the victim around the time of the attack
If you were in Queen’s Road on the night of September 19 or early September 20 and saw or spoke to the victim, police want to hear from you immediately.
Investigation Described as “Fast-Moving and Complex”
“This is a sensitive and urgent investigation,” said Detective Inspector Matt Stevens. “We know a number of people may have spoken with the victim or noticed her in the area. Even the smallest detail could help us piece together what happened.”
Community’s Help Crucial in Solving Case
This appeal comes amid a rise in serious sexual offence investigations across Sussex. Earlier this year, police sought witnesses in a Bexhill Park rape case, showing how crucial public input is. While forensic teams and specialist officers work behind the scenes, detectives emphasise that witness accounts often break cases wide open.
If you have any information—no matter how small—contact Sussex Police quoting reference 386 of 20/09:
- Online via the Sussex Police website
- By phone on 101
- Or anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers
