A MAN infected with both HIV and hepatitis has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old girl.
The 29-year-old is suspected of raping the child at a play area in Brighton and was detained last night in the East Sussex town.
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The 14-year-old girl was allegedly involved in a brutal sex attack at around 9pm on October 16, while she was alone in open play area ‘The Level’ in the city centre.
She was approached by a man who engaged her in conversation before leading her to an adjacent hut where he raped her before walking off.
The suspect, who was arrested earlier this week, was detained for being drunk and disorderly and seven cops were involved in his arrest. Police Constable Stockham tweeted: “On duty for a late shift today. Busy from the out so far.
“Just had to assist six other officers in carrying a male into custody.
“He was arrested for being drunk and disorderly and spitting at police.
“#Spithood applied before having to restrain him in the cell for constant fighting.
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“Not only was he fighting but he was contagious with HIV and hepatitis C, still spitting towards officers.
“#Spithood was necessary for our protection.”
A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Police are continuing to investigate the rape of a 14-year-old girl at The Level in Brighton on Sunday, October 16.
“A 29-year-old man of no fixed address has been arrested on suspicion of rape and currently remains in police custody while enquiries continue.”
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