Rapist Alieu George Jailed After Daylight Attack on Woman in Brighton Park

A man has been jailed for 12 years after raping a woman in a Brighton park. Alieu George, 46, of no fixed address, was found guilty of rape and sexual assault by penetration following a trial last December. The offences took place in Dorset Gardens on the morning of Sunday, 22 June 2025. The court […]

A man has been jailed for 12 years after raping a woman in a Brighton park.

Alieu George, 46, of no fixed address, was found guilty of rape and sexual assault by penetration following a trial last December.

The offences took place in Dorset Gardens on the morning of Sunday, 22 June 2025.

The court heard that members of the public spotted a man and woman together in the park area at about 9.05am, with the woman appearing distressed. Shortly afterwards, witnesses saw the pair on the ground with the man lying on top of her.

Concerned by the woman’s distress, three witnesses contacted police.

When officers from Sussex Police arrived, they found the victim distraught, with George lying next to her. He told officers that the woman was his girlfriend.

However, the 35-year-old victim later told police she had been out for drinks after work when George approached her and used excuses to separate her from the group she was with. He then repeatedly attempted to sexually assault her while leading her to Dorset Gardens, where he raped her.

George was arrested on suspicion of rape at the scene and taken into custody before being formally charged later that day.

Following his conviction, George appeared for sentencing at Brighton Crown Court on Tuesday (10 March).

He was sentenced to 15 years in total, comprising 12 years in prison and a further three years on extended licence. An indefinite restraining order was also imposed.

Detective Constable Daisy Alden, the investigating officer, said:
“The victim has shown immense courage and determination in this investigation.

“Alieu George preyed on the victim and he presents a clear danger to women. The streets of Brighton and Sussex are safer now he will remain behind bars.

“We are committed to ending male violence against women. We take reports of any sexual offences seriously and urge anyone who has been a victim to report online or phone 101, or in an emergency dial 999.”