Three teenage boys charged with Brighton robbery

Three teenage boys have been charged with robbing and attacking a man in a Brighton street at lunchtime on Tuesday (1 April).

They were arrested after a man was chased along Edward Street and into George Street where he was mugged. He had his mobile phone stolen.

Sussex Police said: “Three youths were arrested nearby and have been charged.”

A 16-year-old boy from Brighton was charged with robbery, assault and having cannabis.

A 16-year-old boy from Hove was charged with robbery and assault.

Both appeared in court in Brighton on Wednesday (2 April) and were remanded in custody.

A 15-year-old boy from Brighton was charged with robbery and assault and also appeared in court in Brighton on Wednesday.

He was bailed to appear before Eastbourne Youth Court on Tuesday 8 April.