A young woman is accused of befriending vulnerable men and stealing their cash.

Natalie Leach, 27, of Eversfield Place, Hastings, has been charged with taking nearly £10,000 from three men following a six-month investigation.

She is accused of taking £1,020 from a 76-year-old man. She was also charged with robbery and causing him grievous bodily harm after he suffered a broken leg and hip.

A further 12 charges include stealing £6,670 from a disabled man in a wheelchair, and £1,091 from a man with learning difficulties.

Leach was arrested in March but was not charged until last month.

Magistrates at Hastings granted her conditional bail until a hearing at Lewes Crown Court on January 7.