Child, 9, ‘grabbed and followed' near shopping centre yards from popular UK beach as man, 39, arrested over ‘assault'
It unfolded at around 8.45am on June 13, just a few roads away from a popular beach.
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A man tried to grab the boy near St Nicholas Rest Garden in Brighton.
He then followed the child along the road, cops said.
Sussex Police appealed for witnesses to come forward.
A 39-year-old man from Brighton was arrested on suspicion of common assault and possession of a Class B drug.
Those with any information can contact police online or by calling 101, quoting reference 346 of 13/06.
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