Surrey man not guilty of Brighton Beach rape

A man from Surrey has been found not guilty of raping a woman on Brighton Beach.

Mohammed Adam, of Chequers Place, Dorking, received the verdict at Lewes Crown Court on Thursday.

The 23-year-old was handed a restraining order on acquittal for four years.

Sussex Police previously said an attack happened between 03:40 and 04:00 GMT on 23 October on a section of beach west of Brighton Pier.

Mr Adam was arrested after a woman reported being raped to officers two days earlier.

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