The boys, aged between 14 and 16, had been “detained” by security at the Primark store in Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, a spokesperson for Sussex Police said.
Officers arrived at the scene at around 4pm on Saturday (January 15).
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“When officers arrived security had detained the four boys and after speaking with the security team the matter was resolved and no further action was taken,” the spokesperson added.