A man has been charged with rape after reports of an attack near a town centre shop.

Police responded to the incident 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, Sussex Police said.

Hyusein Hyusein, 31, of Grand Bay, Broadfield Barton, Crawley, was arrested and has now been charged with three counts of rape. He is remanded in custody.

He is due to appear before Crawley Magistrates’ Court later today.

Another man, aged 30, was also arrested on suspicion of rape. He has been released on bail, under investigation.

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.