Four teenagers have been arrested following a robbery in Saltdean.
Police were called to Saltdean Beach on Wednesday 8 July at around 9.40pm after it was reported that two 17-year-old boys were approached by a group of four boys who threatened them with violence before taking their bags and leaving the scene on foot toward Saltdean Lido.
Swift work by officers saw the group of boys located and arrested them in Chailey Avenue, Rottingdean just 20 minutes later.
One 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of robbery, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a class A and C drugs.
Two boys aged 13 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of robbery, and possession of a class B drug.
And a 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of robbery.
All four boys remain in custody at this time.
Officers are conducting an ongoing investigation and encourage anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any relevant information such as CCTV or mobile footage is encouraged to report it to us.
Reports can be made online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1814 of 08/07.
