Three people arrested after Hastings town centre shops broken into

Three people have been arrested in connection with a number of break-ins at shops in Hastings town centre, police have confirmed.
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Police said a 30 year-old male, a 35 year-old male and a 35 year-old female were arrested over the last 24 hours following police enquiries and forensic support.

One male and the female have been released on bail whilst police seek authority from the Crown Prosecution Service to charge, a spokesman added. The other male remains in custody.

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Sergeant Jay Mendis-Gunasekera said: “This is a shameful crime targeting businesses already struggling amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We are proud of the great work from local police officers and specialist detectives that has led to these arrests.”