A 38-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with raping a 17-year-old boy after “approaching him on a bench” in a popular UK seaside town.
The teen, who was sitting on a bench in Dyke Road, Brighton, was allegedly approached by a man who asked for help finding a shop that was open.
The teen was approached by a man while sitting on a bench in Dyke Road, Brighton
Cops said he helped the man before being taken to an address in Regent Hill where the rape was reported to have taken place.
Officers received a report of the rape in the early hours of Sunday and immediately launched an investigation.
A 38-year-old Brazilian man, of no fixed address, was arrested near the property shortly later.
Officers have since charged Rafael Nascimento with rape, he appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Nascimento was remanded into custody and is due to appear in court again on September 9.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Steve Cobbett, said, “A dedicated team has been working diligently, swiftly, and thoroughly to ensure all lines of enquiry are fully progressed.
“The victim will continue to be supported throughout this process, and following their bravery in making a report, officers quickly identified a person of interest, and they have since been charged and remanded.
“Officers have continued to carry out enquiries in the Regent Hill area, and as a result, a heightened police presence has been visible.
“This forms part of our ongoing work to support the investigation and to provide reassurance to the community.
“We remain committed to protecting the public from those who seek to harm others. We are here to listen, to support, and to take action.
“If have information to report in connection with ongoing enquiries, we ask you contact police”
“Officers are here to ensure that every piece of evidence is collected, and every piece of information is heard.”
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