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Five men arrested on suspicion of rape in Brighton

Eddie Mitchell Street sign reads 'Montpelier Place'Eddie Mitchell
Police said they received a report a woman was raped at a property in Montpelier Place

Five men have been arrested on suspicion of rape in Brighton, Sussex Police said.

Officers said they received a report on Sunday morning that a woman in her 20s had been raped overnight at a property in Montpelier Place.

Five men aged 38, 32, 32, 26 and 26 have been arrested on suspicion of rape and remain in custody.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: "The woman is being supported by specialist officers. Enquiries are ongoing to understand the full circumstances and no further information is available."

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