Hove man pleads guilty to multiple sexual assaults

A Hove man has admitted sexually assaulting several women in Brighton and Hove, a court has heard. Fattah Derrahi, 59, of Farm Road, Hove, appeared at Lewes Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to nine counts of sexual assault. The offences took place over a period of time and involved women who were approached in […]

A Hove man has admitted sexually assaulting several women in Brighton and Hove, a court has heard.

Fattah Derrahi, 59, of Farm Road, Hove, appeared at Lewes Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to nine counts of sexual assault.

The offences took place over a period of time and involved women who were approached in public places. In several cases, the victims were exercising or had just finished exercising when the assaults occurred.

Sussex Police launched an investigation following reports from victims and later issued a public appeal to help identify the suspect. Derrahi was arrested shortly afterwards.

Following his guilty pleas, he was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced at Lewes Crown Court at a later date.

Detectives thanked the victims for their courage in coming forward and reassured the public that Sussex Police will continue to take reports of sexual offending seriously.

Anyone affected by similar incidents is encouraged to report them to police, either online or by calling 101. In an emergency, call 999.