Man Accused Of Sex Attack

A 38-year-old man is to appear in court charged with raping and sexually assaulting two teenagers in Hastings.

Kemal Roma, 38, of East Beach Street, Hastings, has been charged with sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl and raping a different 17-year-old girl in the town.

The suspect is known to each of the girls involved.

Roma has been remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on 23 October.

D.C. Julian Stokes said:

“Sussex Police investigates all reports of sexual assaults or rapes thoroughly and we encourage any victims to come forward and report what has happened to them.If you have been the victim of a sexual offence please contact us. You will be treated with dignity and care and supported by trained officers. We will investigate your case fully.”

Anyone with information should email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk, call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.