Boy robbed at knifepoint

A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was robbed and threatened with a switchblade knife at Newhaven Train Station.

The boy, from Lewes, got off a train at the station at 11.30pm on Sunday. He was approached by a man who knocked him to the ground, slapped him in the face, and demanded money.

When he refused the man waved the 3in blade near the boy s face. He handed over his wallet, containing 20, and the man fled.

The boy was treated at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, but suffered no serious injury.

Readers who have any information about the attack can contact police on 0845 6070999.