Detectives at Brighton's safeguarding investigation unit have charged a man in connection with a child sexual exploitation investigation in Brighton.

Kasey Knowles, 21, unemployed of no fixed address has been charged with six counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged between 13 and 15. All the charges relate to one girl.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on April 9.

Police are appealing to anyone else who might have information to make contact with them on 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting Operation Sandhurst.