Overview

• Sussex Police charged Abdulla Ahmadi, 25, Karin Al-Danasurt, 20, and Ibrahim Alshafe, 25, with two counts of rape each.
• All three defendants were remanded in custody to appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on October 16.
• Officers received the report of a rape on the lower esplanade at about 5am on October 4.
• Detectives said they are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with the investigation.
• Detective Superintendent Andy Harbour praised the victim’s bravery and said partnership operations to protect women and girls continue.