Racially-Charged Assault Rocks Hastings Amusement Arcade

Sussex police are hunting witnesses after a 16-year-old girl was racially abused and attacked in Hastings.

Incident at Pelham Place Amusements

The assault happened around 8:10pm on Tuesday, 31 January, inside Pelham Place Amusements. The teenager suffered both verbal abuse and physical assault.

Police Seek Crucial Eyewitness

Officers are urging anyone who saw the incident or has information to come forward. A Sussex Police spokesperson said:

“We would particularly like to speak to a member of the public who intervened during the incident. Please contact police online or call 101, quoting serial 1229 of 31/01.”

If you witnessed the attack or can help, don’t stay silent – Sussex Police need you now.

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