THREE people could hold key information about a rape in Hove.

Police have released images of the people they wish to speak to about the serious incident on Wednesday, April 17.

At about 2am, a woman in her 50s was reported to have met a suspect – who is not known to her – between St John’s Place and Second Avenue.

The sex attack is then reported to have happened behind shops in Church Road.

Detectives are appealing for the three people pictured to come forward if they saw or heard anything suspicious in the area around that time.

Shortly after the incident, a 30-year-old man from Seaford was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault.

He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.

The victim is being supported by specially trained officers.

A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: “Anyone with information is urged to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 108 of 17/04.

“Alternatively, you can visit the Crimestoppers website or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Advice for victims of rape and serious sexual assault can visit sussex.police.uk/rasso.