Overview
- Sussex Police received a report on February 12 alleging two boys were assaulted between January and February 2026.
- Joseph Haffenden, 32, of High Street in Lindfield, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of false imprisonment.
- He appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on February 14 and was remanded in custody.
- A further court appearance is scheduled for Friday, March 13.
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School in East Grinstead has suspended him, and police are working with the school while specialist officers support the boys and their families.