A MAN accused of groping women and indecently exposing himself has appeared in court.

Abdullah Rahman, 36, was charged with the alleged sex offences in Brighton city centre.

It is claimed a man touched a woman sexually over her clothes without consent in London Road on March 15.

Then it is claimed a man exposed himself to a woman in Trafalgar Road a few minutes later.

Unemployed Rahman, 36, appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court today.

Detective Sergeant Jenny Pietersen said: “Officers responded swiftly to these reports and the arrest was made nearby shortly afterwards.

“Anyone who has concerns or who wishes to speak to us on learning of this case can do so at any time either online or by calling us on 101.

Rahman, of no fixed address, was remanded in custody to appear before Lewes Crown Court on April 20.

Anyone who witnessed the alleged incidents, or who may have been a victim of a similar offence in the area can report it to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote reference serial 523 of 15/03.