A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court accused of raping two teenage girls.

The youth has been charged with the rape and indecent assault of a girl aged 17 in fields near Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, on October 6.

In addition, he is charged with the rape and indecent assault of a 15-year-old girl at Hampden Park, Eastbourne, on May 7.

The youth, who is too young to be named, was remanded in a juvenile centre when he appeared before Eastbourne magistrates yesterday.

No bail application was made during the ten-minute hearing.

He will appear at Eastbourne Youth Court on Tuesday.