HIV HORROR: Schoolgirl, 14, raped in children’s play area by infected man
A MAN infected with HIV and hepatitis has been arrested after allegedly raping a 14-year-old schoolgirl in a children’s play area.
The girl was on her own in the playground at the time of the attack
The 29-year-old also spat at police as seven officers tried to detain him following reports he was acting drunk and disorderly.
He remains in custody as police investigate claims he was involved in a brutal sex attack on a young girl, who was alone in The Level playground in Brighton city centre at around 9pm on October 16.
The 14-year-old was allegedly approached by a man who engaged her in conversation, before leading her to a nearby hut where she was raped.
The attack took place on October 16 at around 9pm
He then walked off, leaving the girl alone in the park again.
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.”
The suspect was detained by police earlier this week after being arrested for being drunk and disorderly in the East Sussex city.
The attack happened in Brighton
Not only was he fighting but he was contagious with HIV and hepatitis C, still spitting towards officers.
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."
The Level is a children's playground and skate park
Police were forced to use a spithood on the man before having to restrain him in the cell for constant fighting.
pC Stockham added: “Not only was he fighting but he was contagious with HIV and hepatitis C, still spitting towards officers.
“#Spithood was necessary for our protection.”
Enquiries continue.