Police cordon in Hastings town centre: Man charged with raping woman

A 37-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the rape of a woman in Hastings.
By Alex Watts
Published 1st Feb 2022, 11:03 BST
Updated 2nd Feb 2022, 11:15 BST
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Officers attended Wellington Place in Hastings town centre shortly after 10pm on Saturday (January 29) following a report a woman had been raped.

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They cordoned off an area outside Sports Direct in Wellington Place and the nearby A2101 Albert Road.

Police cordon off area in Hastings town centre. Picture: Daniel Burton.Police cordon off area in Hastings town centre. Picture: Daniel Burton.
Police cordon off area in Hastings town centre. Picture: Daniel Burton.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said the alleged victim is being supported by specially-trained officers while enquiries continue.

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They added: “Luke Anderson, 37, unemployed and of no fixed address, was arrested in the early hours of Sunday (January 30) on suspicion of rape.

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“He was later charged and appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday (January 31), where he was remanded in custody to appear before Lewes Crown Court on February 28.”

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