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. [block_2] Convictions and Sentencing Following a thorough investigation, Quinto was arrested and charged with multiple historic child sexual offences. […]
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 […]
House Fire in St Leonards Believed to Be Caused by Lightning Strike During Storm
Emergency services were called to a house fire in St Leonards late on Thursday night (13 June) after a residential property on Cliftonville Road was reportedly struck by lightning during a thunderstorm. The East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service received the first call at 10.50pm, quickly deploying four fire engines and an Aerial Ladder Platform […]
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Collision with Car on A259 in Hove
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Hove on Friday, June 6. The incident happened at approximately 2.10pm on the A259 Kingsway, at the junction with Saxon Road. A blue Citroen C3 and a KTM motorcycle were involved in the crash. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old […]
County Lines Drug Dealer Jailed After Sussex Police Crack Down on Horsham ‘Milky’ Network
A County Lines drug dealer who ran a Class A supply operation in Horsham has been jailed, following a targeted investigation by Sussex Police. Joseph Sseruwo, 31, of Peabody Avenue, Pimlico, played a key role in operating the so-called ‘Milky’ drugs line, which was trafficking crack cocaine and heroin into the West Sussex town. He […]
Sussex Police Officer Ryan Busby Charged with Sexual Assault Involving Four Women
A serving Sussex Police officer has been charged with four counts of sexual assault by touching, following an investigation into allegations involving four women. PC Ryan Busby, aged 25, is accused of carrying out the alleged offences while off duty on 20 December 2024. All four women are understood to be known to him personally. […]
Man Arrested After Rolling Pin Attack in Worthing Town Centre
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm following a violent late-night assault in Worthing town centre. Sussex Police were called to Montague Street at approximately 11.30pm on Sunday, 1 June, after receiving reports that a man had been attacked with a rolling pin. Emergency services arrived at the scene, where […]
Brighton Man Sentenced to Over Four Years After Machete Threat and Drug Charges
A 21-year-old man from Brighton has been jailed for over four years after threatening two people with a machete in broad daylight and being convicted of multiple drug offences. Theo Van Der Vlugt, of Washington Street, Brighton, was first arrested on 17 January in connection with a Class A drug supply investigation. He was released […]
Crawley Man Charged with Multiple Shoplifting Offences from Co-Op in Maidenbower
A 32-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of thefts from the Co-Op store in Maidenbower, Crawley. Simon Rogers-Davis, of Lucas Close, Maidenbower, faces seven counts of shoplifting and is due to appear before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 18 July 2025. He has been released on bail under strict conditions that prohibit […]
Cyclist Seriously Injured in Hove Collision as Police Launch Operation Snowbeach
A 36-year-old cyclist has been seriously injured following a late-night crash in Hove, prompting a police investigation and urgent appeal for witnesses. Emergency services were called to the junction of Church Road and Grand Avenue at approximately 11.35pm on Sunday, 8 June, after reports of a collision between a blue Kia Sportage and a black […]
Man Arrested Following Reported Rape in Central Brighton
Arrest Made Following Incident in Manchester Street on Saturday Morning Police have launched an appeal for information following a report of rape in Brighton. The incident was reported by a member of the public at around 11am on Saturday, 7 June, in Manchester Street – just off St James’s Street in the city centre. Detective […]
Body Found in Vehicle at Crawley Industrial Estate Near Gatwick Airport: Police Investigation Under Way
A police investigation has been launched after a body was discovered in the back of a vehicle at an industrial estate near Gatwick Airport, Sussex Police have confirmed. Emergency services were called to Whittle Way in the Northgate area of Crawley at around 10:30am on Thursday morning (6 June), following reports of a body inside […]