A man faces sentencing after he admitted the rape of a woman in a car park in Worthing.

Suleman Mukaish, 27, of Cambridge Road, Worthing, was charged with the offence relating to an incident on 11 March.

He appeared before Lewes Crown Court on 13 April where he admitted the charge.

The victim, a woman in her 20s, has received support from specially-trained officers.

Speaking after the hearing, Detective Superintendent Andrew Harbour said: “This has been a complex and meticulous investigation, and officers have been determined to get justice for the victim.

“I would like to commend the victim for her bravery throughout the investigation, and also thank the witnesses and members of the public who both assisted her and came forward with crucial information for our investigation.

“This has enabled us to present strong evidence in court, and we are pleased that the defendant has entered a guilty plea to the charge in light of the evidence we have gathered.

“Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a priority for Sussex Police. We remain committed to improving our service to women and girls in Sussex, working with our partners to prevent crime in the first place, provide support to victims and catch perpetrators.”

Mukaish was remanded in custody to appear for sentencing on 15 June, at a crown court venue to be confirmed.

Guidance on help and support available for victims of rape and serious sexual offences is available on the Safe:Space Sussex website and Sussex Police website.

More information about how Sussex Police investigates reports of rape and serious sexual offences is available on the Sussex Police website.