Brighton man charged with rape and six counts of sexual assault

Hanok Zeray has been charged with rape after a woman reported being attacked in Brighton city center on Sunday April 17, 2022.

The 31-year-old was also charged with five counts of touching sexual assault and one count of penetration sexual assault in relation to six separate reports in 2022.

Each of the reports came from single women in public spaces in Brighton, with three incidents on May 22nd, one on June 19th and a further two incidents on October 23rd.

Zeray, from Ringmer Road, Brighton, has been remanded in custody pending a court hearing on Wednesday May 3, which must be confirmed in a court.

Detective Sergeant Melissa Trevelyan said: “Women have the right to go about their business without fear of rape or sexual assault.

“These reports came from women who were simply walking in public spaces—places where they should have felt safe.

“We are pleased to have a suspect in custody and I want to thank all of these women for reporting the incidents to the police so that we can take positive action.”