Detectives are actively searching for witnesses after a brutal rape occurred on Hastings seafront in the early hours of Sunday, 12 February.
The attack took place on the beach between Hastings Pier and the Robertson Street junction between 3.50am and 4.20am. Both the 24-year-old victim and the suspect arrived from the Robertson Street direction.
The suspect was described as wearing a dark jacket over a light hooded jumper, dark trousers, and trainers.
Matthew Taylor, 30, a groundsman from Hastings, was arrested on 13 February and charged with two counts of rape. He appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 15 February and remains in custody. His next hearing is scheduled for 15 March.
Specialist officers are providing support to the victim as the investigation continues. Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the attack or noticed any unusual behaviour nearby to come forward.
If you have any information about the incident, please contact the police online or call 101, quoting Operation Adelphi. You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers encourages anyone with tips to help bring justice to come forward.
Originally published by UKNIP.
