Two arrested after violent Newhaven car park robbery leaves victims injured

We are appealing for witnesses and information after a robbery and serious assault that took place in a car park in Dacre Road, Newhaven on Sunday (31 August) at around 4.40pm.   It was reported that a 24-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy were walking through the car park when they were approached by a blue […]

We are appealing for witnesses and information after a robbery and serious assault that took place in a car park in Dacre Road, Newhaven on Sunday (31 August) at around 4.40pm.  

It was reported that a 24-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy were walking through the car park when they were approached by a blue Renault Clio.

Three people, two women and a man, exited the vehicle and assaulted the two victims taking the boy’s mobile and cash from the woman before driving away.    

Paramedics treated the two victims.

A 24-year-old woman from Peacehaven and a 28-year-old woman from Portslade were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and robbery. They have both been bailed while investigations continue.   

Detective Inspector Barry Chandler said: “This was a nasty attack, which we believe was targeted.

“We’re carrying out a number of enquiries and encourage anyone who witnessed the incident or who has relevant information, such as CCTV or mobile footage, to report it to us.”

Information can be reported to us online or by dialling 101 quoting serial 898 of 31/08.