Two men from Surrey charged with rape of 19-year-old man in Brighton
Two men from Surrey, George Elliott, 40, and Mark Lett, 42, have been formally charged with the rape of a 19-year-old man in Brighton on Saturday, December 21. On December 21 at around 3.30am, a 19-year-old was allegedly approached by two unknown men near Harry Ramsden’s restaurant in Old Steine. Sh
Two men from Surrey, George Elliott, 40, and Mark Lett, 42, have been formally charged with the rape of a 19-year-old man in Brighton on Saturday, December 21.
On December 21 at around 3.30am, a 19-year-old was allegedly approached by two unknown men near Harry Ramsden’s restaurant in Old Steine. Shortly afterward, he was attacked in a nearby street. The victim managed to seek help from a passer-by, who contacted Sussex Police.
Detective Inspector Sean Booth of Sussex Police stated: “We are still urging anyone with information about this incident to contact Sussex Police online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Attach.”
Both men are scheduled to appear before Lewes Crown Court on Monday, December 30.
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