A CCTV image has been released of a man suspected of raping a woman in Brighton.

The man was captured on camera following the attack in Middle Street, Brighton, at 4am on Wednesday November 30.

The 19-year-old victim had met the man in a nightclub then at Buddies in King's Road.

The pair went to an alleyway where the woman claimed she was raped.

A Sussex Police spokeswoman said the suspect is white, around 5' 8", aged about 24, with a thin face, bald or shaved head and clean shaven.

He had prominent ears and was wearing a low round neck light coloured long sleeved blue top and blue jeans.

Detective Inspector Suzy Joseph, of Sussex Police, said: "We would like to hear from anyone who knows this man in the CCTV or has any information about him. Our specially trained officers are supporting the victim."

Witnesses or anyone who knows the identity of this man should contact Sussex Police by emailing 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial of 104 of November 30.