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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Man, 38, charged with raping teen boy after ‘approaching him on bench' in popular UK seaside town
The man has been remanded in custody until his next hearing 'RAPE' PROBE Man, 38, charged with raping teen boy after 'approaching him on bench' in popular UK seaside town Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A 38-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with raping a 17-year-old boy after "approaching him on a bench" in a popular UK seaside town. The teen, who was sitting on a bench in Dyke Road, Brighton, was allegedly approached by a man who asked for help finding a shop that was open. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The teen was approached by a man while sitting on a bench in Dyke Road, Brighton Cops said he helped the man before being taken to an address in Regent Hill where the rape was reported to have taken place. Officers received a report of the rape in the early hours of Sunday and immediately launched an investigation. A 38-year-old Brazilian man, of no fixed address, was arrested near the property shortly later. Officers have since charged Rafael Nascimento with rape, he appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. Nascimento was remanded into custody and is due to appear in court again on September 9. Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Steve Cobbett, said, "A dedicated team has been working diligently, swiftly, and thoroughly to ensure all lines of enquiry are fully progressed. "The victim will continue to be supported throughout this process, and following their bravery in making a report, officers quickly identified a person of interest, and they have since been charged and remanded. "Officers have continued to carry out enquiries in the Regent Hill area, and as a result, a heightened police presence has been visible. "This forms part of our ongoing work to support the investigation and to provide reassurance to the community. "We remain committed to protecting the public from those who seek to harm others. We are here to listen, to support, and to take action. "If have information to report in connection with ongoing enquiries, we ask you contact police" "Officers are here to ensure that every piece of evidence is collected, and every piece of information is heard."
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Man, 38, charged with raping teen boy after ‘approaching him on bench' in popular UK seaside town
A 38-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with raping a 17-year-old boy after "approaching him on a bench" in a popular UK seaside town. The teen, who was sitting on a bench in Dyke Road, Brighton, was approached by a man who asked for help finding a shop that was open. He assisted the man before being taken to an address in Regent Hill where the rape was reported to have taken place. Cops received a report of the rape in the early hours of Sunday and immediately launched an investigation. A 38-year-old Brazilian man, of no fixed address, was arrested near the property shortly later. Officers have since charged Rafael Nascimento with rape, he appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. Nascimento was remanded into custody and is due to appear in court again on September 9. Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Steve Cobbett, said, "A dedicated team has been working diligently, swiftly, and thoroughly to ensure all lines of enquiry are fully progressed. "The victim will continue to be supported throughout this process, and following their bravery in making a report, officers quickly identified a person of interest, and they have since been charged and remanded. "Officers have continued to carry out enquiries in the Regent Hill area, and as a result, a heightened police presence has been visible. "This forms part of our ongoing work to support the investigation and to provide reassurance to the community. "We remain committed to protecting the public from those who seek to harm others. We are here to listen, to support, and to take action. "If have information to report in connection with ongoing enquiries, we ask you contact police" "Officers are here to ensure that every piece of evidence is collected, and every piece of information is heard." 2
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Man from Brazil charged with raping teenage boy in city
A man has been charged with raping a teenage boy. Sussex Police received a report that at around 5am on Sunday, August 10, the 17-year-old victim was sitting on a bench in Dyke Road, near to the North Street junction, Brighton, when a man approached him and asked for help finding a shop that was open. The victim assisted the man, before being taken to an address in Regent Hill where the rape was reported to have taken place. An investigation was launched, and a 38-year-old man from Brazil was arrested near to the property in connection with enquiries. Rafael Nascimento, of no fixed address, was charged with rape in the early hours of Tuesday, August 12, and appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court later the same day. Read more Man arrested on suspicion of people smuggling offences Take a first glimpse inside Brighton's new Ikea store Meet the manager of Ikea - who reveals her plans for the store Traveller husband and wife carried across city in final send-off From court, he was remanded into custody pending his next hearing at Lewes Crown Court on September 9. Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Steve Cobbett said: "A dedicated team has been working diligently, swiftly, and thoroughly to ensure all lines of enquiry are fully progressed. 'The victim will continue to be supported throughout this process, and following their bravery in making a report, officers quickly identified a person of interest, and they have since been charged and remanded. 'Officers have continued to carry out enquiries in the Regent Hill area, and as a result, a heightened police presence has been visible. This forms part of our ongoing work to support the investigation and to provide reassurance to the community. "We remain committed to protecting the public from those who seek to harm others. We are here to listen, to support, and to take action. "If have information to report in connection with ongoing enquiries, we ask you contact police." To contact police, please make a report online, or call 101 quoting Operation Scotney. Information about the help and support services available for victims of rape and sexual assault is available online at For further detail about how Sussex Police investigates rape and sexual assault cases, you can find out more at
