A MAN has been arrested after reports a victim was kidnapped, robbed, driven to a supermarket car park and assaulted.
Officers were called to Western Road at 4pm yesterday amid reports that a teenage victim had his phone, shoes and jacket stolen by a suspect.
It was reported that he had been driven from London Road station to the Waitrose car park in Hove where he was then attacked.
The victim – a 19-year-old man – sought help from members of the public and called police.
The suspect and victim are believed to be known to each other.
A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery and kidnap and remains in custody for questioning.
Detective Inspector Glenn Taylor said: “We will not tolerate violence in our city and are working quickly to establish the circumstances of this event.”
Anyone who witnessed what happened, or has any information which may help with enquiries, can report online or call 101 quoting 877 of 22/10.
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