Two male rapist predators, George Elliott and Mark Lett, have been charged in connection with the rape of a young man in Steine Lane, Brighton.
A 19-year-old man reported being approached by two men, George Elliott and Mark Lett, unknown to him near Harry Ramsdens in Old Steine at around 3.30am on Saturday, December 21.
He was allegedly raped by George Elliott and Mark Lett nearby Steine Lane shortly afterwards.
The victim managed to seek help from a passer-by, who called police. He continues to receive support from specialist officers as the investigation progresses.
George Elliott, 40, and Mark Lett, 42, were charged on 28.12.24 with raping a man, and with committing an offence with the intention of committing a relevant sexual offence, in Steine Lane on Saturday 21 December.
George Elliott and Mark Lett appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on December 28, where they were remanded in custody.
Both men, George Elliott and Mark Lett, of Redstone Road, Redhill, Surrey, will next appear before Lewes Crown Court on December 30.
Sean Booth, detective inspector, said: “We are still urging anyone with information about this incident to contact Sussex Police online, or by calling 101, quoting Operation Attach.”
THE PREVIOUS POLICE APPEAL
Two men are wanted by police after a teenager was raped in a city centre cut-through road.
Sussex Police said they are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year-old man was raped in Steine Lane in Brighton in the early hours of Saturday morning.
A spokesman for the force called the incident “deeply concerning” as CCTV images of two men were released in connection to the investigation.
Sussex Police said the victim reported being approached by two unknown men outside the Harry Ramsden fish and chip shop in Old Steine at around 3.30am on Saturday, December 21.
The men then took him to Steine Lane where the attack occurred.
The victim was able to seek help from a passer-by who called Sussex Police. The victim is being supported by specialist officers.
Sussex Police DI Sean Booth said: “This is a deeply concerning incident and we are supporting the victim as our enquiries continue.
“Steine Lane is an area often walked both in the day and at night due to it being a popular cut-through route connecting East Street to Old Steine, and we know there were a number of people in the area around the time of the attack.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around that time, or anyone who recognises the two men in these images, to please come forward.
“Your information could be key as we work to identify those responsible. There is no place for sexual violence in Sussex, and we take any reports of this nature extremely seriously.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Sussex Police online or by calling 101 and quoting Operation Attach.
UPDATE 27.12.24
Two males in their forties, George Elliott and Mark Lett, have been apprehended in relation to the purported rape of a 19-year-old male in the city centre of Brighton.
The victim stated that two unidentified individuals accosted him at Harry Ramsden’s in Old Steine at approximately 3:30 AM on Saturday, before being sexually assaulted in Steine Lane shortly thereafter, according to Sussex Police.
Subsequent to the incident, he successfully solicited assistance from a passerby, who contacted the police. The 19-year-old persists in obtaining assistance from specialised cops.
On Thursday, a 40-year-old male from Redhill, Surrey, was apprehended in Esher, while a 42-year-old man from Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, was detained in Ramsgate, Kent.
George Elliott and Mark Lett were apprehended on allegations of rape and are currently in police custody.
Detective Inspector Sean Booth solicited any witnesses to go forward.
“These arrests resulted directly from the exemplary efforts of our committed team of personnel, officers, and the community,” he stated.
“We continue to encourage anyone with information regarding this incident to reach out to the police online or by calling 101, referencing Operation Attach.”
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