A 43-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the rape of another man in a seaside town.
Michael Fry, of New England Street, will appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court today.
He is charged with two counts of rape of a man, causing a male aged 13 or over to engage in penetrative sexual activity, causing grievous bodily harm and administering a substance with intent to stupefy or overpower to allow sexual activity.
Fry was also charged with possession of a class C drug, blackmail, voyeurism, and threatening to share a photograph or film of a person in an intimate setting.
Sussex Police confirmed that the alleged offences took place at Fry’s address in Brighton between April 2 and April 5.
The victim is an adult man who cannot be identified for legal reasons, said cops.
He made a report to Sussex Police on 5 April and is receiving support from specially-trained officers.
Detective Chief Superintendent Richard McDonagh said: “This is a complex and wide-ranging investigation, and we are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone who may hold vital information.
“If you have any information that could help, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please contact us online or via 101, quoting Operation Pitchford.”;
