Man Charged with Burglary and Sexual Offence in Eastbourne
A man has been charged following reports of a burglary and a sexual offence at a property in Eastbourne.
Police were called to an address on Royal Parade at around 10.40am on Friday, 4 July, after concerns were raised about an intruder.
Officers arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of burglary and trespass with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence.
The investigation was later linked to another reported burglary in Desmond Road, also on the morning of 4 July.
Mohammad Raza, 31, of no fixed address, has been charged with burglary, sexual assault, and trespass with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence.
He was remanded in custody and appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 7 July.
Detective Sergeant Jamie Ashford said:
“This was an unusual report and is part of a complex investigation. We took these reports extremely seriously, with officers responding rapidly and ensuring a suspect was swiftly arrested.”
The investigation is ongoing.