Teenager and man charged with Peacehaven bike robbery

Sussex Police said the teenager, aged 17, who cannot be named due to legal reasons, was detained after a 16-year-old boy was threatened and had his Trek mountain bike stolen as he cycled in South Coast Road on May 5.

The 17-year-old, from Hove, was later charged with handling stolen goods in relation to the robbery, police said.

A police spokesman said: “He appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on May 7. He was released by the court on bail to appear again at the same court on June 4.”

Police confirmed Conna Gregory, 25, of Grand Parade, Brighton, was also charged with handling stolen goods in relation to the robbery.

He has been released on conditional bail, they said, to appear before Hastings Magistrates’ Court on July 1.

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