Schoolgirl 'shaken' after man grabs her backpack in Hove

Sussex Police said a man in his forties is reported to have 'grabbed at the backpack' of a 13-year-old girl who cycled by him in Hove.
By Bex Bastable
Published 5th Mar 2019, 14:30 BST
Updated 5th Mar 2019, 15:35 BST
The incident took place in Portland Road, Hove (Credit: Google Maps)The incident took place in Portland Road, Hove (Credit: Google Maps)
The incident took place in Portland Road, Hove (Credit: Google Maps)

Police said the girl was riding along Portland Road on Monday morning (March 4) when the man made a grab for her bag.

She shook herself loose and cycled off to a friend's home and called her mother.

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She was uninjured, but said to be shaken by the incident, officers said.

The man is described as white, in his 40s, with stubble and wearing a blue or black jacket, navy blue chino trousers and a grey peaked hat.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information about it is asked to report online or call 101 quoting serial 197 of 04/03.