Man due in court charged with rape

A man has been charged after another man reported being raped.

The alleged attack took place between 2 April and 5 April in a property in Brighton, Sussex Police said.

Michael Fry, 43, of no fixed abode, is charged with sexual and drug offences and is due to appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

The alleged victim, a man who cannot be identified for legal reasons, made a report to Sussex Police on Saturday, the force said.

Mr Fry is charged with two counts of rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy/overpower to allow sexual activity, causing the alleged victim to engage in penetrative sexual activity, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, blackmail and voyeurism.

Det Ch Supt Richard McDonagh said: "This is a complex and wide-ranging investigation, and we are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone who may hold vital information."

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