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Woman ‘raped in property overnight’ as five men arrested over horrific ‘attack’ with urgent probe underway

Sussex Police arrested five men, aged 38, 32, 32, 26 and 26

A WOMAN was "raped" in a property overnight as cops arrest five men amid an urgent investigation.

The victim, in her 20s, reported she had been attacked at an address in Montpelier Place, Brighton, at around 9.40am this morning.

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Five men have been arrested on suspicion of rapeCredit: Alamy

Sussex Police have now arrested five men, aged 38, 32, 32, 26 and 26, on suspicion of rape.

They remain in custody while investigations continue.

A spokeswoman for the force said: "Police in Brighton have arrested five men on suspicion of rape following a report received on Sunday morning (February 9).

"She is being supported by specialist officers and an investigation is now underway.

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"Enquiries are ongoing to understand the full circumstances and no further information is available."

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