SIX youths will appear in court accused of fighting in the street.

Police were called over the fracas in Hailsham High Street on July 30 at 8.40pm.

The teenagers scarpered by the time officers arrived, but six arrests were made.

The boys, including two aged 13, one aged 14, two aged 15, and one aged 17, were charged with offences such as assault, possession of an offensive weapon and using threatening or abusive behaviour. They will appear at youth court.

Sussex Police said they will appear at Hastings on January 25 after the youths were each given a summons to attend.

The youths cannot be identified for legal reasons.

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