POLICE are looking to trace three men following a report of a rape in a park early this morning.

The incident happened at The Level in Brighton between 12.30am to 1.30am on Friday, September 16.

Officers have increased patrols and presence in the area as part of the investigation.

Police are looking to find three men in connection with the report.

The first was a slim white man with short blond hair, who was wearing a tracksuit.

The second man was of a medium build, white, 5ft 10in, and wearing a blue polo shirt and jeans.

The third was skinny, white, in his 40s. He is 6ft with grey hair and a short brown and grey beard.

The victim is receiving support from specially-trained officers.

Information and support for victims of rape and serious sexual assault is available on the Sussex Police website here.

Detectives have appealed for witnesses or anyone who may have seen something suspicious in the area at the time to come forward.

Anyone with information should report it to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote Operation Motto.

Alternatively contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.