A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

Police have arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of the rape of a young woman on Worthing beach on July 25.

The woman was attacked on the beach near the Splash Point Children's play area between 3am and 4am.

She is now being supported by specially trained officers.

The man was arrested yesterday evening.

He was interviewed by officers and released on conditional police bail until September 2 while enquiries continue.

Anyone with information can contact the police online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Tile.

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