MAN RAPED A WOMAN IN BRIGHTON CITY CENTRE AT KNIFEPOINT
While in custody, Smith exposed himself to two women inside Brighton Custody Centre.He was subsequently charged with two counts of rape, two counts of indecent exposure and one count each of being in possession of a Class A drug, and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
He was remanded in custody.
Following a trial at Lewes Crown Court a jury found him guilty of both counts of rape on Thursday (February 26).
Smith has been remanded in custody to be sentenced at Hove Trial Centre on Thursday, June 25.
Detective Constable Rachel Cutts said: “Philip Smith subjected this woman to a horrific ordeal in the city centre, in an area where she had every right to feel safe.
Thanks to her quick-thinking to seek help, the prompt action of her friend and the rapid response of our officers, a dangerous offender has been brought to justice.
I would like to commend all the victims impacted by Smith's offending for supporting this investigation through extremely challenging circumstances.”
