Three Police Officers Injured During Arrest Attempt in Crawley – Man in Custody
A major police response was launched in Crawley on Saturday afternoon (May 31) after three police officers were injured during a violent arrest attempt. Sussex Police were called to a property on Gossops Drive at approximately 2.30pm as part of an ongoing investigation. When officers attempted to arrest a suspect, the man resisted and violently […]
Elderly Woman Injured in Violent Home Invasion by Masked Intruder in Storrington
A 77-year-old woman was injured after a masked intruder forced entry into her Ravenscroft home in Storrington. Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to the 16 May assault
Two Teenagers Stabbed at Hove Lawns as Brighton Police Respond to Seafront Disorder
Two 18-year-old men were stabbed near Hove Lawns on Friday evening amid a series of anti-social incidents across Brighton’s seafront, prompting police to step up patrols and arrest two teenage suspects. Sussex Police had already increased their presence across Brighton city centre on Friday, 31 May, in anticipation of large youth gatherings during the […]
Brighton Woman Banned from Football for Antisemitic Abuse Outside Stadium
Brighton woman handed three-year football ban and fined after antisemitic abuse incident outside stadium. Sussex Police and Brighton & Hove Albion condemn her actions.
Jury Acquits Sussex Officers Over Use of Force on 93-Year-Old in Care Home Incident
The case continues to generate widespread public debate around the policing of vulnerable elderly individuals, particularly those with dementia or cognitive impairments
Fury as Officers Cleared Over Taser and Pepper Spray Use on 92-Year-Old Amputee in Care Home
Family of Donald Burgess express ‘deep sadness’ as jury finds Sussex Police officers not guilty of assault. Two Sussex Police officers who Tasered and pepper-sprayed a 92-year-old amputee in a care home have been found not guilty of assault, sparking outrage from the victim’s family. PC Stephen Smith, 51, and PC Rachel Comotto, 36, were […]
Armed Police Arrest Man in Portsmouth After Worthing Imitation Firearm Scare
A 35-year-old man has been arrested after an altercation in Worthing sparked an armed police operation ending on Eastern Road, Portsmouth.
Teenage Girl Seriously Injured After Bus Collision in Brighton City Centre
A 16-year-old girl has been seriously injured after being struck by a bus on Western Road in Brighton city centre. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Sussex Police Officer Uses Street Cleaner to Catch Violent Offender in Bognor Regis
A Sussex Police officer commandeered a street cleaning vehicle to catch Peter Lock, a violent offender fleeing an assault in Bognor Regis.
Sussex Police Join Multi-Force Crackdown on County Lines and Serious Crime
Sussex Police played a key role in a joint UK-wide crackdown on County Lines and serious crime, leading to 95 arrests and £69,000 in cash seized. Full breakdown of April’s multi-force operation.
Appeal Launched Following Daylight Robbery on George Street, Hove
Sussex Police have released CCTV images following a robbery at Vodafone in Hove on May 24. Four suspects fled toward Goldstone Villas. Witnesses are urged to come forward
Sussex Police Appeal: Do You Recognise This Man Linked to Woodlands Lane Disturbance?
Sussex Police are appealing for public assistance in identifying a man connected to a series of criminal incidents on Woodlands Lane, Chichester, on the morning of Wednesday, 7 May 2025. Incident Details Date/Time: Between 8.30am and 9am, Wednesday, 7 May Location: Woodlands Lane, Chichester Crimes Reported: Multiple vehicles damaged A woman reportedly assaulted Police Statement […]
Brighton Collision on Freshfield Road Leaves Driver Critically Injured
A Brighton Freshfield Road collision on May 22 has left a 62-year-old woman critically injured. Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses.
Urgent Motorcycle Theft in Brighton: Honda Africa Twin Stolen in Early Morning Heist
A Honda Africa Twin (reg. RF24 BHE) was stolen in the early hours of May 23 from Lyminster Avenue, Brighton, in a theft captured on Ring doorbell footage and a neighbor’s video. The incident marks yet another case in the growing trend of motorcycle theft sweeping through East Sussex. The theft occurred at 2:47 AM, […]
Teen Sentenced Over Hailsham Stabbing Death of Billy Ripley
Rhys Hedges, 17, from Hellingly, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of 20-year-old Billy Ripley during a confrontation in Hailsham, East Sussex. The sentencing took place at Lewes Crown Court on Friday, May 23, following the lifting of reporting restrictions due to the […]
Urgent Appeal: Public Warned Not to Approach Missing Eastbourne Man
Sussex Police Issue 999 Alert for Timothy, 43, Last Seen This Afternoon Police have launched an urgent search for 43-year-old Timothy, who has been reported missing from Eastbourne on Thursday afternoon (May 22).
Sussex Police Investigating Arson, Harassment and Weapon Offences at Brighton Council Depot
Sussex Police has confirmed it is actively investigating a series of serious offences linked to Brighton and Hove City Council’s Hollingdean depot, dating from 2023 to 2025. The offences under scrutiny include criminal damage, possession of offensive weapons, harassment, arson, and other serious criminal matters. The ongoing investigation has been formally named Operation Senate. Some […]
Brighton Man Jailed for Rape, Strangulation, and Coercive Abuse Against Teen Victim
Zaine Reid Sentenced to Seven Years for Harrowing Campaign of Abuse A Brighton man has been jailed for a series of violent and coercive offences, including rape and strangulation, following the sustained abuse of a teenage woman throughout much of 2024. Zaine Reid, 20, of no fixed address, was sentenced to seven years in prison […]
