A man was robbed as he withdrew money from a cash machine. Police were called to St James’s Street in Brighton at 5.15am on September 25 after it was reported that the man had been assaulted and robbed.
The victim, a 20-year-old from Hastings, had money and possessions stolen after using a cash point. He attended hospital for assessment and was discharged with minor injuries. Olesia Demian, 26, of Stanborough Close, Richmond Upon Thames, was arrested nearby in connection with the investigation and charged with robbery and attempted grievous bodily harm.
Read more: 'Tequila terror at 60,000 feet' - 'unruly' passengers met by armed police at Gatwick She appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Thursday, September 26, and was remanded in custody pending her next appearance on October 24 at Lewes Crown Court. On September 30, Kingsley Ekwebelem, 55, of no fixed address, was also arrested on suspicion of robbery and charged the following morning. He appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, October 1, and was bailed ahead of his next court appearance on October 29.
A 26-year-old man from Wimbledon has also been arrested on suspicion of robbery and bailed while further enquiries are undertaken. A force spokesman said: “If you witnessed what happened, have footage or information to assist the investigation, we ask you make a report to police. “You can do this online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 127 of 25/09.
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