Teen Arrested After Incident in Brighton’s Kings Road Arches
Police were called to reports of an assault at a premises in Kings Road Arches, Brighton, at around 9pm on Wednesday, 7 August. In a separate matter during the same call-out, officers removed a 17-year-old girl from the premises. She was subsequently arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker.
Emergency Services Respond After Van Crashes Into Peacehaven Care Home
Emergency services rushed to the junction of Arundel Road and Cissbury Avenue in Peacehaven in the early hours of this morning (Sunday) after a van ploughed through metal railings, mounted a wall, and crashed into an elderly care home. The incident happened at around 2am, prompting a large emergency response. Crews from East Sussex Fire […]
Urgent Search for Missing Burgess Hill Teenagers Summer and Ellie
Police are appealing for urgent help to locate two missing teenagers from Burgess Hill who are believed to be together in the Crawley area. Ellie, aged 13, is described as 5ft 11in tall with short brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt with a Joker print, black cargo-style trousers, and black […]
Daytime Patrols Launched as Safety Marshals Expand Across Sussex
Safety Marshals, already a familiar presence in Sussex’s nightlife, are set to hit the streets during the day too — thanks to new funding secured for the busy summer season. From Monday 11 August to Sunday 28 September, the marshals will expand their patrols to daytime hours across Brighton, Crawley and Eastbourne. These patrols will […]
Police Appeal to Find Missing 14-Year-Old Boy from Eastbourne
Sussex Police have launched an urgent appeal to help locate Vinnie, a 14-year-old boy reported missing from Eastbourne. Vinnie was last seen at around midday on Friday, 8 August in the town centre. He is described as 5’2” tall, with blue eyes and blond hair. Police are urging anyone who has seen Vinnie or knows […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Teenager Nelly-Rose, 17, Last Seen in Chichester
Police and the Missing Persons Team are urgently appealing for help to trace 17-year-old Nelly-Rose, who has been reported missing from Chichester amid growing concerns for her welfare. Nelly-Rose was last seen at around 3:15pm on Monday, 4 August 2025 in the Launton Close area of Chichester, West Sussex.
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a violent hammer attack in Eastbourne
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a violent hammer attack in Eastbourne Overview The incident sparked a fast-moving investigation by Sussex Police. Moore was quickly arrested and charged not only with attempted murder, but also with causing grievous bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. He appeared at […]
Teenager Ella Finley Named as Victim in Fatal Crash Near Binderton
Teenager Ella Finley Named as Victim in Fatal Crash Near Binderton Overview At approximately 11:16 pm, Ella was driving a white Vauxhall Corsa southbound when the vehicle collided with a garden wall. Emergency services responded swiftly, but Ella was declared deceased at the scene. Specialist officers have since provided support to her grieving family. Sussex Police […]
Man admits dangerous driving after hit-and-run in Littlehampton
Man admits dangerous driving after hit-and-run in Littlehampton Overview Sussex Police were called at around 6.30pm on Friday, August 2, after reports of dangerous driving involving a black Vauxhall Corsa. The car was later found to have collided with a parked vehicle in Beach Road, before the driver fled the scene on foot. Fortunately, no […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Serious Assault in Worthing Town Centre
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Serious Assault in Worthing Town Centre Overview The incident took place between 5pm and 5.30pm on Saturday, July 12, in Liverpool Gardens, just outside the entrance to McDonald’s. According to Sussex Police, a 62-year-old local man was struck by another man in what is being treated as a serious assault. […]
Prolific Shoplifter Jailed After £2,000 Crime Spree Across Worthing and Arun
Prolific Shoplifter Jailed After £2,000 Crime Spree Across Worthing and Arun Overview Joanne Cook, 36, of Clarendon Road in Broadwater, stole nearly £2,000 worth of goods between 2 and 15 April this year, targeting a string of local retailers in a brazen spree that saw her repeatedly flout a Criminal Behaviour Order. Items stolen included […]
Man Dies in Camber Sands After Thrill-Seeking During Storm Floris
Man Dies in Camber Sands After Thrill-Seeking During Storm Floris Overview A man has tragically died after getting into difficulty while kite surfing off the coast of Camber Sands this afternoon, becoming the first confirmed fatality linked to Storm Floris. Emergency services were called to the beach shortly after 3pm following reports that a kite […]
Man Dies in Camber Sands After Thrill-Seeking During Storm Floris
Man Dies in Camber Sands After Thrill-Seeking During Storm Floris Overview A man has tragically died after getting into difficulty while kite surfing off the coast of Camber Sands this afternoon, becoming the first confirmed fatality linked to Storm Floris. Emergency services were called to the beach shortly after 3pm following reports that a kite […]
Man Dies in Camber Sands After Thrill-Seeking During Storm Floris
Man Dies in Camber Sands After Thrill-Seeking During Storm Floris Overview A man has tragically died after getting into difficulty while kite surfing off the coast of Camber Sands this afternoon, becoming the first confirmed fatality linked to Storm Floris. Emergency services were called to the beach shortly after 3pm following reports that a kite […]
Man Arrested for Racially Abusing Officer in Bognor Regis
Man Arrested for Racially Abusing Officer in Bognor Regis Overview The incident began on 17 June when officers were called to reports of a man attempting to gain entry to a property in West Street, Bognor Regis. Upon arrival, the suspect was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. While in custody, the man is alleged […]
Woman Seriously Injured After Fall in Brighton Prompts Police Watchdog Referral
Woman Seriously Injured After Fall in Brighton Prompts Police Watchdog Referral Overview It is understood that officers had prior contact before she fell from height, sustaining serious injuries. South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb), along with the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance, attended the scene. The woman was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital […]
Major Overnight Search Launched Off Sussex Coast for Missing Person
Major Overnight Search Launched Off Sussex Coast for Missing Person Overview At 9.59pm, Solent Coastguard coordinated a multi-agency response, deploying lifeboats, rescue teams, and a search and rescue helicopter in a bid to locate the individual. Among the assets involved were lifeboats from Hastings, Rye Harbour, Dungeness, and Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat, as well […]
Two Women Injured by Thrown Bottle in Brighton
Two Women Injured by Thrown Bottle in Brighton Overview At around 6pm on Saturday, July 26, officers were called to Grand Parade after reports of a disturbance near the junction of Kingswood Street. It was alleged that two men had been fighting when one of them threw a glass bottle. Tragically, the bottle struck a […]
