Five men have been arrested after a woman in her 20s was 'raped at home overnight' in Brighton. 

The victim reported the attack to Sussex Police at 9:40am on Sunday, telling officers she had been attacked at a property in Montpelier Place, Brighton overnight. 

Five male suspects, aged 38 32, 32, 36, and 26 have been arrested on suspicion of rape and remain in custody while investigations are carried out. 

A spokeswoman for the force said: 'Police in Brighton have arrested five men on suspicion of rape following a report received on Sunday morning. 

'At around 9.40am, a woman in her twenties reported having been raped overnight at a property in Montpelier Place, Brighton.

'She is being supported by specialist officers and an investigation is now underway.

'As part of those inquiries, five men – aged 38, 32, 32, 26 and 26 – have been arrested on suspicion of rape.

'They remain in custody at this time. 

'Inquiries are ongoing to understand the full circumstances.'

Montpelier Place sits a few streets back from the seafront and is around one mile from the iconic Brighton Pier and beach. 

Properties on the street are largely made up of town houses and flats.