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15 Year Old Victim Of Alleged Robbery In Eastbourne

A man has been arrested by police investigating an attempted robbery in Eastbourne.

The victim, a 15-year-old girl, was walking along Seaside Road near the junction with Southbourne Road around 9pm on Thursday 18 July when she was approached by a man in possession of a knife who demanded she hand over her possessions.

A member of the public intervened and the suspect fled empty-handed. The victim was shaken but fortunately not harmed.

Following a public appeal for information, a 57-year-old man from Eastbourne was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He was interviewed and has been released on bail with strict conditions while enquiries continue.

Police continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to get in touch online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1411 of 18/07.

Alternatively, information can be passed to police anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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