A boy of 12 is suspected of a mini crime wave, including trying to strangle a child of ten in an attempted robbery.

The suspect, from Seaford, is due to appear before Lewes Youth Court tomorrow.

He is also accused of burglary, attempted robbery and robbery.

The youngster is alleged to have tried to rob the ten-year-old on July 2 in Seaford.

He allegedly tried to strangle the young victim when he refused to hand over cash.

The suspect was arrested on the same day and charged with three offences last Tuesday.