The condition of a 15-year-old attack victim has worsened.

The unnamed Hastings schoolboy has been under intensive care in a head injuries unit at Hurstwood Park Hospital, Haywards Heath, since Friday.

He was attacked in an alley while walking in Hastings town centre with a friend and suffered severe head injuries.

His condition was today said to have deteriorated.

Relatives are said to be with him at the hospital.

Police are continuing their inquiry into the attack, which happened at 10.20pm on Friday.

A 20-year-old man will appear in court on Friday charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.