Eastbourne man remanded in custody over false imprisonment and robbery charges

Ben Tullett, 32, appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court after a woman was allegedly held against her will in Eastbourne on 19 October. He was remanded in custody.

Eastbourne man held on remand after woman allegedly imprisoned at address

A 32-year-old man has been charged with false imprisonment and a series of other offences after a woman was allegedly held against her will at an address in Eastbourne, The Argus reports.

The incident occurred between 1pm and 3pm on Monday, 19 October. Ben Tullett, of no fixed address, was arrested two days later following police enquiries.

Tullett faces multiple charges, including robbery, threatening a person with an offensive weapon, possession of a bladed article, and carrying a corrosive substance in a private place. He has also been charged with driving without third-party insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

He appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 22 October, and was remanded in custody. His next court appearance is scheduled for 19 November.

Source: The Argus