Four people between the ages of 14 and 17 have been arrested following a series of robberies and attempted robberies in Hastings and St Leonards.
Police were alerted to the first attempted robbery, which happened near Warrior Square Railway Station around 3.40pm on Saturday (February 5). The victim managed to get away by jumping on a train.
A second robbery was reported in nearby Warrior Square Gardens in which a man was confronted by a group of young people and forced to hand over his mobile phone.
A short while later, a handbag was also stolen during a third robbery in Hastings town centre.
Police believed it was the same group of teenagers involved in all the incidents and they searched for the suspects, later arresting four boys - two aged 17 from London and two aged 14 and 15 from St Leonards - near to Queens Road on suspicion of two counts of robbery and one of attempted robbery. They have been released on bail with strict conditions while enquiries continue.
None of the victims were injured during the incidents and items of stolen property have been recovered and returned.
The police investigation is ongoing and anyone who witnessed the attempted robbery or either of the robberies is asked to get in touch. Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 885 of 05/02.
Alternatively, members of the public can share information anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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