Peter Phillips – Brighton

A man from Brighton has been convicted at Lewes Crown Court after admitting the rape and sexual assault by penetration of a woman he met in the city.

The defendant, Peter Phillips, 60, of Madeira Place, Brighton, pleaded guilty to both offences at a hearing on 20 January.

The charges relate to an incident in June 2025, when he met a woman in Brighton and later subjected her to sustained sexual violence after encouraging her to consume alcohol and drugs, leaving her vulnerable.

Sussex Police became aware of the offence after the victim from Worthing came forward with her account, prompting a police investigation.

She and her family received specialist support throughout the process.

Phillips was arrested on 6 August 2025, charged the same day, and remanded in custody.

Following his conviction, he remains in custody and is due to be sentenced on 10 April 2026, with the court location to be confirmed.