POLICE are hunting for a group of men after a woman was raped in the city centre.

Officers are keen to trace the group believed to be in their early twenties, and wore light tops and dark trousers, on Monday, May 3.

Anyone who may have been in the London Road area of Brighton between 4am and 7am is also urged to get in touch.

Detective sergeant Matt Stevens of the Brighton Safeguarding Investigations Unit said: "We are asking anyone who may have been in the London Road area of Brighton , between 4am and 7am, on Monday 3 May, or who has any other information, to get in touch with us.

"We are particularly keen to trace a group of men in their early twenties wearing light tops and dark trousers.

"If you can help please contact us either by calling 101 or online quoting serial 314 of 03/05."

Anyone with information can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The victim is currently being supported by specially trained officers.