Two men have been charged in connection with the rape of a young man.
A 19-year-old man reported being approached by two men unknown to him near Harry Ramsden's in Old Steine at around 3.30am on Saturday, December 21.
He was allegedly raped nearby Steine Lane shortly afterwards.
The victim managed to seek help from a passer-by, who called police. He continues to receive support from specialist officers as the investigation progresses.
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George Ellis, 40, and Mark Lett, 42, were charged with raping a man, and with committing an offence with the intention of committing a relevant sexual offence, in Steine Lane on Saturday 21 December.
They appeared before Brighton Magistrates' Court on December 28, where they were remanded in custody.
Both men, of Redstone Road, Redhill, Surrey, will next appear before Lewes Crown Court on December 30.
Sean Booth, detective inspector, said: “We are still urging anyone with information about this incident to contact Sussex Police online, or by calling 101, quoting Operation Attach."
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