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Man Arrested After Two Schoolgirls Grabbed In Hove

Police have arrested a man in Hove after two girls reported being grabbed on their way to school on Tuesday (June 7).

Police were alerted after the two teenagers were stopped by a man in Burton Walk shortly before 9am.

Following short investigation, a 43-year-old man from Brighton  was arrested on suspicion of 'taking a child so as to keep her from a person having lawful control'.

He remains in custody at this time.

Detective Inspector Neil Phillips said:

“This was a frightening experience for two young girls, but thanks to the swift work of our response officers a suspect was taken into custody within a few hours of the reports being received.

“We are not looking for anybody else in connection to this incident and our neighbourhood policing officers have been engaging with local schools in the area to provide reassurance and advice.

“We will also be stepping up patrols in the area before and after school time to offer an additional level of visible reassurance.”

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