A child arrested for an assault on a member of staff at Poundland in Worthing on February 3 has now been charged with the offence.
The 13-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been bailed until March 9, with conditions including not to attend the store in Montague Street.
Police were also spat at as they arrested the youth, which was recorded by a member of public on their mobile phone.They've asked for anyone with mobile phone footage to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1057 of the 3rd Feb.
A police spokesperson on Facebook added:
"Any form of assault on emergency workers is unacceptable and it will not be tolerated".