Three people have been sentenced after they were caught attempting to steal £20,000 worth of mobile phones from a supermarket
The trio entered Tesco in Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill, on the afternoon of 17 May and started to rip the devices from display. Their actions caught the attention of staff, customers and three off-duty police officers, who quickly responded to detain the suspects and recover the phones. A number of people were assaulted in […]
Repeat Drug Dealer Jailed for Supplying Cocaine in Eastbourne
Nigel Hollands, a drug dealer who has been supplying cocaine in the Eastbourne area, has been sentenced to prison for the third time. Hollands was arrested in June 2022 after police discovered messages on someone else’s phone that indicated involvement in the supply of Class A drugs. Upon suspecting that the messages came from Hollands’ […]
Hastings man sentenced to six years in prison for sexually assaulting woman at Christmas party
A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman at a Christmas party in Hastings.
Predatory Man Sentenced to 11 Years and 8 Months for Targeting Young Teenage Girls
Sol Barrett, a 24-year-old man, has been handed a prison sentence of 11 years and 8 months for committing rape and engaging in sexual offences against young teenage girls. The grim details of his crimes were revealed during his appearance before Lewes Crown Court on August 7, where he pleaded guilty to the charges. Barrett’s […]
Man detained over alleged sexual assault in Worthing centre
A man is now in custody after being accused of sexually assaulting another man in the heart of Worthing. Authorities responded to an incident near the Guildbourne Centre on Chapel Road, Worthing, around 9pm on Tuesday, August 8 following a reported sexual assault.
Man banned from driving after high-speed chase in stolen taxi from Gatwick Airport
A man who stole a taxi from Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal has been banned from driving.
Crawley predator jailed for targeting and abusing teens
A man who preyed on young teens has been incarcerated for multiple sexual crimes.
Explore the Legal World: Lewes Crown Court’s Heritage Open Day Offers Insight into CPS South East’s Work
Legal enthusiasts and curious minds alike are invited to step into the realm of the criminal justice system at the upcoming Heritage Open Day at Lewes Crown Court. Organized by CPS South East, the event promises a unique opportunity for visitors to witness a mock trial, engage in enlightening discussions with judges, and gain an […]
West Sussex man sentenced to 15 years for sex offences against young boy
Gary Woolgar, a 51-year-old heating engineer from Lancing, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for multiple sex offences committed against a young boy in West Sussex.
Man Found Guilty of Rape and Sentenced to Prison in East Sussex
A man has been found guilty of rape and sent to prison for his crimes in East Sussex. Mathew Taylor, 50, stood trial at Lewes Crown Court accused of rape of a woman, coercive control, and two counts of sexual assault by touching on a girl under the age of 13.
Bournemouth teen charged with attempted murder in Brighton stabbing case
In response to a reported stabbing incident in Brighton, police officers provided critical, life-preserving aid. Tactical Firearms Unit (TFU) officers rushed to the scene in Ship Street just before 2am on Thursday, June 22.
A man has been jailed for a seemingly unprovoked knife attack on another man in Crawley
Police responded to a report of a stabbing in Gossops Drive on the evening of 11 March 2022. A 31-year-old local man sustained a knife wound to the neck and was taken to hospital for emergency surgery.
A dangerous driver who left the scene of a collision while a passenger was trapped in the car has been jailed.
Reece Page lost control of a Mini Cooper and collided into a brick wall in Polegate Road, Hailsham. He was only a provisional licence holder at the time and was not displaying L plates. At Lewes Crown Court, Page admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was sentenced to three years and nine months […]
A dangerous driver who left the scene of a collision while a passenger was trapped in the car has been jailed.
Reece Page lost control of a Mini Cooper and collided into a brick wall in Polegate Road, Hailsham. He was only a provisional licence holder at the time and was not displaying L plates.
Thames Water Fined £3.3m for Massive Sewage Discharge Resulting in Fish Deaths
Thames Water, the utility company responsible for serving 15 million households, has been fined £3.3 million following a court hearing at Lewes Crown Court. The company pleaded guilty to four charges brought by the Environment Agency after discharging millions of litres of undiluted sewage into the Gatwick Stream in Sussex and River Mole in Surrey, […]
Man Imprisoned for Brighton Beach Rape
Brighton Beach was the grim backdrop for a distressing incident that led to the incarceration of Przemyslaw Pogorzzelec, who has been found guilty of raping a woman. The victim’s identity remains protected due to legal considerations. The assault occurred during the early hours on the beach, with several witnesses present to bear witness to the […]
Arrest Made in Brighton Marina Rape Case: 12-Year-Old Victim Receives Support
A man has been detained in custody following allegations of the rape of a girl below the age of 13 in Brighton. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 7, prompting a swift response from local Police. Police were alerted to the distressing event at approximately 2pm, when officers were dispatched to a car park located […]
A Brighton man who bombarded almost 60 women with hundreds of threatening and malicious phone calls has been jailed
Ameer Tahir, 42, of Kings Road in Brighton, had initially been charged with 13 counts of stalking, but phone enquiries and the discovery of a further mobile phone in his flat uncovered dozens more victims from all over the country. Tahir would call his victims at all times of the day and night on a […]
