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Man arrested on suspicion of raping 16-year-old girl

Nathan BevanSouth East
Eddie Mitchell A police officer looks on from within an area cordoned off by blue and white tape. To the right is a small red brick building and a little black and tan dog is wandering along on the left. Eddie Mitchell
Sussex Police is appealing for anyone with information to come forward

A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 16-year-old girl on the West Sussex coast, police say.

The alleged offence is believed to have taken place on Marine Drive West in Bognor Regis during the early hours of Saturday.

The man, aged 20, currently remains in custody, and the victim is being supported by specialist trained officers.

Sussex Police is appealing for anyone with any information that might assist its investigation to get in touch.

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