Police are appealing for information following a troubling incident in Hangleton Road, where a 16-year-old...
Published: 3:26 am August 23, 2024
Updated: 12:04 pm October 8, 2025
Hove Man, 20, Arrested for Alleged Upskirting of 16-Year-Old in Hangleton Road

Police are appealing for information following a troubling incident in Hangleton Road, where a 16-year-old girl was reportedly followed into a Co-op store by a man who then took photos of her. The incident occurred on May 22 at around 8:40 am, sparking immediate concern in the local community.

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Officers responded swiftly to the scene, and a 20-year-old man from Hove was arrested nearby. He was detained on suspicion of upskirting—a serious offense involving the unauthorized taking of photographs under a person’s clothing without their consent. The suspect was also found in possession of a Class B drug at the time of his arrest.

You can make a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 276 of 22/05. All reports will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.

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