Witnesses sought after woman sexually assaulted at Brighton pub

Police want to hear from anyone who may have seen or experienced similar incidents

Author: Vicky HainesPublished 12th Jan 2026

Police are looking for witnesses after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted at The Market Inn pub on Market Street, Brighton.

Staff at the pub contacted police after the incident, on Friday evening, 9th January.

A 41-year-old local man was arrested for sexual assault. He has since been released on bail while investigations continue.

PC Jacob Miller said: “We are appealing for witnesses to an incident that night, or to any similar incidents, to contact police on 101, quoting serial 1469 of 9/1.”

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