Witness Appeal After Robbery On Eastbourne Seafront

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a reported robbery in King Edward Parade near the junction with Bolsover Road, Eastbourne.

The incident took place on Sunday (24 August) at around 10.30am.

It was reported that the victim was cycling in King Edward Parade and was passed by a green Volkswagen Caddy.

The cyclist approached the motorist after the vehicle had parked nearby and a verbal altercation took place between the two men.

During this a camera mounted to the victim’s bike was allegedly removed by the suspect.

Following a physical altercation de-escalated by members of the public, the suspect left the scene and the cyclist noticed that the camera was missing.

A 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and bailed as investigations are ongoing.

Officers are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry and encourage anyone who witnessed the incident or who has relevant information such as CCTV or mobile footage to report it.

You can do this online or by dialling 101 quoting serial 518 of 24/08.