Residents Return Home After Eastbourne Bomb Scare Deemed Safe by EOD
Residents in Eastbourne town centre have returned to their homes after a major evacuation operation was stood down, following the discovery of a suspicious liquid at a property on Hyde Road. The alarm was raised at 5:27pm on Monday, 23 June, when Sussex Police were called to investigate a bottle containing an unidentified substance. An […]
Bomb Squad Responds to Eastbourne Chemical Scare: Over 150 Homes Evacuated
Default Heading H1 More than 150 homes have been evacuated in Eastbourne after a suspicious bottle containing an unidentified liquid was discovered in a residential property, prompting the deployment of an army bomb squad. Sussex Police confirmed that a planned evacuation began this morning (Tuesday, 24 June) following a response to an address on Hyde […]
Eastbourne Police Evacuate Homes After Suspicious Ordnance Discovered
Default Heading H1 Homes in Eastbourne have been evacuated this evening after a suspicious piece of ordnance was reportedly discovered near Hyde Road, just off Grove Road. The alert was raised shortly before 10pm, with Sussex Police closing off Grove Road near the roundabout by the train station. Officers quickly cordoned off the area and […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Man Seriously Injured Near Railway Station
Default Heading H1 Police are appealing for witnesses after a 22-year-old man was found with stab wounds following a serious assault believed to have occurred near Three Bridges railway station. Emergency services were called at around 4.30am on Thursday, 19 June, after the man was discovered injured on Valley Drive, Crawley. He told officers he […]
Worthing Burger Shop Puts Up £1,000 Reward After Windows Smashed
Default Heading H1 A new burger restaurant in Worthing has been left devastated after its front windows were smashed in a suspected act of targeted vandalism. £1,000 Reward for Information The restaurant has announced a £1,000 reward for information that leads to the identification of the person responsible. They are asking anyone who may […]
Over 40 Children Reported Missing at Popular West Sussex Beach in One Day Amid Surge in Coastal Emergencies
Default Heading H1 Emergency services across West Sussex faced one of their busiest days this summer on Saturday, 21 June, with Littlehampton Coastguard confirming more than seven emergency incidents, including over 40 missing children at West Wittering Beach alone. The Coastguard worked in coordination with Selsey and Hayling Island Coastguard Rescue Teams, Sussex Police, RNLI […]
Man Dies Following Welfare Incident on Undercliff Path Near Ovingdean
Default Heading H1 A man has sadly died following an early morning emergency on the undercliff path between Ovingdean and Rottingdean, Sussex Police have confirmed. Emergency services were called at around 6.10am on Thursday, 20 June, to reports of concern for a man’s welfare on the coastal path. Emergency Response Paramedics from the South East […]
Man Dies After Car Driven Off Cliff at Beachy Head
Default Heading H1 A man has tragically died after a car was driven off the edge of a cliff at Beachy Head in Eastbourne, Sussex Police have confirmed. Emergency services were called to the area at 7.38pm on Wednesday, 18 June, following reports from Beachy Head Chaplaincy volunteers of a vulnerable man inside a car […]
Bexhill Chimney Sweep Who Defrauded 25 Customers Out of £30K Jailed
A Bexhill tradesman who conned more than two dozen customers out of nearly £30,000 has been jailed following a detailed police investigation. Adam Reid, 40, of Dorset Road, Bexhill, operated under the name SCS Installations (Safe Chimney Sweep) and appeared at Lewes Crown Court on Tuesday, 17 June, where he was sentenced to 30 months […]
Crawley Knifepoint Robbery: Police Seek CCTV After Thousands Stolen from Three Store
Police are appealing for information following a knifepoint robbery at the Three Store in County Mall, Crawley, which took place at approximately 4.40pm on Monday, June 9. What Happened? Three men were involved in the robbery. Two entered the shop while the third remained outside, acting as a lookout. The suspects stole thousands of pounds […]
Brighton Rescue: Migrant and Dog Found Safe After Three Days Adrift in Dinghy
A man and a dog drifting in an inflatable dinghy off the Sussex coast for three days have been found safe and rescued by emergency services, following a large-scale maritime operation on Wednesday evening. HM Coastguard confirmed that the rescue was launched around 6:30pm on Wednesday, 18 June, after a red flare was sighted between […]
Brighton Man Jailed for Seven Years for Sexually Abusing Three Girls Over a Decade
A 31-year-old man from Brighton has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the sexual abuse of three girls across several years, with offences dating back to when he was just 10 years old. Convictions and Sentencing Following a thorough investigation, Quinto was arrested and charged with multiple historic child sexual offences. At […]
Emergency Services Respond to Three Major Incidents Along Sussex Coast
A large-scale emergency response has been launched today (Wednesday, 18 June) after three separate incidents unfolded along the Sussex coastline, prompting coordinated operations by the RNLI, HM Coastguard, and rescue helicopter crews. A HM Coastguard spokesperson confirmed: “At around 5pm, HM Coastguard received reports of a missing person in Worthing, West Sussex. Rescue Teams […]
Girl, 2, Mauled in Face by ‘Terrier-like’ Dog in Rustington’s Brookfield Park
A two-year-old girl is in hospital with serious facial injuries after being bitten multiple times by a dog in a Rustington park. The unprovoked attack took place in Brookfield Park, West Sussex, at approximately 3:30pm on Sunday, June 15. According to Sussex Police, the child was mauled by a small, dark-coloured terrier-type dog, which was […]
Unattended Clothes Spark Major Sea and Air Search Along Eastbourne Coast
An extensive sea, air, and shoreline search was launched on Saturday afternoon off the coast of Eastbourne after unattended clothing raised fears that someone may have entered the water. At 12:29pm, Solent Coastguard received a report about clothing found abandoned west of Eastbourne, triggering immediate concern for a possible missing person at sea. The search […]
Brighton Man to Reappear in Court Over Sussex Rape Allegation
A 23-year-old man from Brighton is set to appear in court this week charged with the rape of a woman in Sussex. Jaden Standing, formerly of Bamford Close, Brighton, faces one count of rape following an investigation into an alleged incident that occurred in July 2024. The victim, whose identity is protected for legal reasons, […]
Sussex Police Chief Jo Shiner Awarded King’s Police Medal in Birthday Honours
Chief Constable Jo Shiner has been awarded the King’s Police Medal (KPM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List, marking more than three decades of distinguished service across three UK police forces. Jo Shiner, who became the first female Chief Constable of Sussex Police in July 2020, was recognised for her 32-year career of operational excellence, […]
Urgent Search for Missing 11-Year-Old Jacob in Eastbourne Town Centre
Police have launched an urgent appeal to help locate 11-year-old Jacob, who was reported missing from Eastbourne town centre on the evening of Friday, 14 June. Jacob is described as approximately 5 feet tall, with dark blonde hair. At the time he went missing, he was wearing black jogging bottoms, a white T-shirt with orange […]
