A woman was dragged into bushes and raped in the centre of Brighton.
The victim, 23, was walking through the Old Steine at 10.15pm on Saturday.
She was close to the Old Steine fountain when she was dragged to a grassy area near bushes and raped.
The victim, who lives in Brighton, was said to be traumatised by the incident. She was taken to a Sussex Police victim suite where she was seen by a doctor and offered counselling.
Her attacker was described as 35, muscular with short, dark spiky hair.
Witnesses should call Brighton and Hove CID on 0845 6070 999.
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