Two men have been arrested after reports that a woman was raped near a town centre shop.

Police officers remain outside a crime scene near Poundland in Broadfield in Crawley where a woman was reportedly raped in the early hours of the morning.

Two men have been arrested following the incident. The victim is being supported by officers.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Police responded to a report of a rape of a woman in the vicinity of Broadfield Barton, Crawley, shortly after 4am on Saturday, September 21.

"The victim was safely located and is being supported by specialist officers at this time.

"Two men, aged 30 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of rape. They remain in custody as our enquiries continue.

"Anyone with any information about the incident, including any relevant CCTV, mobile or dash cam footage, is urged to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 215 of 21/09."

Officers remained outside a cordon around the shop this morning following the incident in the early hours of the morning.