Yobs scuttle scout hut

MINDLESS vandals have caused hundreds of pounds damage to the Sea Scouts hut in Ham Lane, Lewes, throwing the youth group into a cash crisis.

The yobs struck early on Tuesday morning, hurling large beach stones which they had apparently brought to the area for that purpose.

Some 10 windows on both sides of the building were smashed.

Another large stone damaged a fuse box. When members of the 6th Lewes Sea Scouts arrived and turned on the lights, the box caught fire.

Now the building is unusable without light or heat.

An anonymous Lewes well-wisher has offered a 500 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible.

Other nearby buildings were not touched.