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Three Hastings Men Face Charges After Crash Seriously Injured Boys

Sussex Police (stock image © John Warburton)

Three man from Hastings face charges in connection with a collision involving a moped and a car that left two boys seriously injured.

The crash happened in the town's Clifton Road, at about 2.30am on July 20, 2022.

The boys, who police said cannot be identified for legal reasons, were taken to hospital with serious injuries, but have since both been discharged.

Those facing criminal charges are:

Kurtis Golding, 23, formerly of Priory Avenue, Hastings, who is charged with two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of an accident, and dangerous driving. 

He will appear before Hastings Magistrates' Court on August 23.

Ashley Watson, 24, formerly of Crowborough Road, Hastings, is charged with two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and one count of dangerous driving.

He will appear before Hastings Magistrates' Court on September 27.

Alfie Coleman, 18, formerly of Crowborough Road, Hastings, was charged with two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and one count of dangerous driving.

He will appear before Hastings Magistrates' Court on September 20.

Officers have requested the public not to speculate about the incident on social media as it may jeopardise the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings.

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