Police are searching for a man they want to identify after a woman was raped.

A woman in her 30s reported being raped in Old Steine Gardens, Brighton, at around 4am on Sunday, December 10.

She alerted security staff at a nightclub nearby and police were called. She is now being supported by specialist officers.

Sussex Police have now released stills from CCTV of a man they want to identify.

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“Police are urgently looking to identify this man as part of the investigation,” a force spokesman said.

The man is around 31 or 32 years old, 5ft 10in tall and skinny, with black hair and a clean-shaven face.

He was wearing a dark zip-collar jumper with a dark T-shirt underneath and dark jeans with dark-coloured shoes.

Detective Inspector Jenny Pietersen said: “Detectives have been working round the clock since this incident was reported and we are urgently trying to identify this man as part of the investigation.

“If you recognise him, noticed anything suspicious that night or have any information or footage that could help, please contact police online or via 101, quoting serial 174 of 10/12.

“Our officers and partners will continue to maintain a visible presence around Brighton, working alongside licensed venues to help keep people safe and respond swiftly to distressing incidents such as these.”