Masked Gang Terrorise Teenage Girl in St Leonards Home Invasion

A terrifying home invasion in St Leonards has left a 16-year-old girl shaken but unharmed. Three masked men stormed a house on Fern Road at around 9:45pm last Sunday (29 October), wrecking property and sending shockwaves through the local community.

Three Masked Intruders Smash Their Way Inside

The trio forced their way through the front door while the teenage girl was home alone. Wearing face coverings, one dressed in a black tracksuit and balaclava, another in a red hooded top. They stormed through multiple rooms, smashing TVs and damaging fittings before fleeing the scene.

Police Hunting Witnesses and Motive Still Unknown

Detective Constable Julian Stokes said: “The motive for this incident is not clear at present. We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Sussex Police online or call 101, quoting serial 1311 of 29/10. Alternatively, people can report anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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