Group with large knife attempt to rob St Leonards motorist

Shortly before 3.25pm on Friday (January 8), a number of people approached a car in Warrior Square and smashed its windows as they tried to rob the driver.

The victim reported that one of them had a large knife, according to police.

On Wednesday (January 13) a spokesman for Sussex Police said officers ‘attended the scene and carried out initial fast-time enquiries’.

They arrested a 19-year-old woman in Bexhill on suspicion of attempted robbery, and a 20-year-old man in St Leonards on suspicion of robbery, the spokesman confirmed.

They have both been released on conditional bail until February 5 while enquiries continue, according to police.

Officers investigating the matter are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened, or who may have any other information. To get in touch, contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 712 of 08/01.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.