Residents spotted that a large section of Brighton beach - from the i360 tower to the volleyball courts - had been cordoned off by police on the morning of August 5. They added that at the time that the victim was being supported by specialist trained officers and a 28-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of the crime. Two other men have been charged in separate rape investigations in Brighton this week, which would make this incident the third attack in the city in a matter of days. Police confirmed on Thursday morning that the 28-year-old man remains in custody and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 228 of 05/08.