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Three men guilty of 'callous' Brighton beach rape

Three men guilty of 'callous' Brighton beach rape

Summary

Three men have been found guilty of raping a woman on Brighton beach in a planned and harmful attack. The men, who were asylum seekers living in a government hotel, targeted the woman when she was very drunk and vulnerable.

Key Facts

  • The three men are Abdulla Ahmadi (Iranian), Ibrahim Alshafe (Egyptian), and Karin Al-Danasurt (Egyptian).
  • They were convicted at Hove Crown Court for the rape that happened early on October 4.
  • The victim was very intoxicated and separated from her friends when the attack occurred.
  • The men approached her after leaving a nightclub and took her to the beach.
  • The attack included physical violence, and one man filmed the assault while spitting on the victim.
  • All three men had denied the charges during the trial.
  • They had been refused asylum in the UK and are appealing that decision.
  • The court described the attack as "predatory," "callous," and "cynical."
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