Police are seeking to locate several crucial witnesses who may assist in an ongoing investigation into a rape case in Brighton.
These four individuals (photo above) were observed on the beach between 5:40 am and 6:00 am on Sunday, September 10th.
The individual seen in the distance on the beach is believed to be a metal detectorist, strolling along the seafront during the same time frame.
Police suspect that they may possess valuable information related to an incident where a woman in her 40s reported a rape near Kings Road Arches, which occurred between 2:00 am and 5:30 am. The victim is receiving support from specialized officers.
Ali Mozaffari, a 36-year-old man residing on Golders Green Road in Barnet, has already been charged with rape in connection to this incident and is currently in custody. His trial is scheduled for an undetermined date on February 26, 2024.
Detectives are also looking to identify a man captured on CCTV at Brighton Railway Station, getting on a train to London Bridge shortly after the attack. (see below)
Detective Chief Inspector Luke Kyriakides-Yeldham said: “We are continuing to work tirelessly to find those responsible for this appalling crime and secure the justice the victim so deserves.
“Our hope is that these images jog the memories of anyone around the beach at that time. Are you one of this group pictured at the beach? Were you along the seafront with a metal detector? We want to speak to you.
“Please get in touch with us as soon as possible online or via 101, quoting Operation Carpenter.”
