A man has been charged with raping a woman on the beach near Brighton Palace Pier.

Mohammed Adam, 23 was charged with raping a 20-year-old woman on Brighton beach in the early hours of the morning on October 23.

Adam, of Dorking in Surrey, was arrested after the woman, from Brighton, came forward two days later alleging he had attacked her.

Sussex Police DCI Jon Gillings said: “I’d like to commend the victim on her bravery in coming forward and reporting this to us. She is being supported by specialist officers and we are keeping her updated as the investigation progresses.

“I’d also like to thank the officers who have worked diligently to secure a swift arrest and charge in this case. Our enquiries are ongoing, and we urge any witnesses to get in touch.”

Sussex Police say the woman came forward on October 25 to say she had been raped shortly before 4am on October 23.

The woman said the attack took place on Brighton beach west of the Palace Pier.

Adam was later arrested on suspicion of the offence. He appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, November 5 where he was remanded in custody to next appear before the court on 3 December.

Anyone with information, or who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area around that time, is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 878 of 25/10.