A second teenager has been accused of raping a woman on a beach.
Naveed Muhamadi, 18, from Eastbourne, has been remanded in custody and is appearing at Brighton Magistrates’ Court this afternoon to face the charge of rape of a woman on Eastbourne beach near the band stand.
A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was also charged with rape in connection with the same incident and was remanded in custody after appearing at court on Monday, August 12.
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Another 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting the rape of a woman and remains in custody.
Sussex Police said the victim has been supported by specially trained officers following the attack, which happened close to the bandstand in the early hours of Friday, August 9.
A force spokesman said: "Detectives continue to investigate the incident, and urge anyone with information to report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Bagstone."
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