At around 3.30pm on Wednesday (April 2), police received reports of a man taking photos of children outside a school in Belfast Street, Hove.

A 21-year-old man from Hove who matched the suspect’s description was located after officers searched the area.

The man was arrested on suspicion of recording under clothing without consent and for stalking.

He remains in custody at this time.

Neighbourhood Policing Team Chief Inspector, Simon Marchant, said,
“We understand that incidents like this cause significant concern in the community, and we want to reassure the public that this matter has been treated with the utmost seriousness.

“A full investigation was launched immediately, and a man was detained within 20 minutes of the initial report.

“Our officers continue to patrol the area to maintain a visible presence, and we encourage anyone with concerns to speak with them or make a report.”

Sussex Police urge anyone with information relating to the incident to get in touch online or by calling 101 quoting reference 834 of 02/04.





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