Bexhill boy hit with metal object during attempted robbery

Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery of a teenage boy in broad daylight in Bexhill.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

On Monday (November 23), police said a 17-year-old local boy was walking along Endwell Road at around 1.30pm on Sunday, November 15, when a white Transit-style van pulled alongside him.

The passenger demanded the boy handed over his bag, and threatened to use violence if he did not do so, according to police.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The boy refused and the suspect subsequently exited the van and tried to snatch the bag from him, police said. He also hit him around the face with an unknown metal object he had in his hand.

PolicePolice
Police

Following this, the suspect got back into the van, which headed off in the direction of the railway station.

The victim sustained a minor cut to his eye, but nothing was stolen, police added.

Following enquiries, a 16-year-old boy from Bexhill was arrested on suspicion of robbery, a spokesman for Sussex Police said.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

He has been released on conditional bail until December 13, pending further enquiries, police added.

Police are urging any witnesses or anyone who is able to identify the vehicle involved to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 638 of 15/11.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.