Chichester Shoplifter ‘Kush’ Banned from Sussex Shops Under Criminal Behaviour Order
A prolific shoplifter has been banned from a number of shops across Sussex after being convicted of stealing hundreds of pounds worth of goods from stores in Chichester. Mwiya Kamutumwa, 24, who is locally known as Kush, committed a string of thefts from February 18 to April 14, targeting shops such as Tesco Express, Co-Op […]
Taxi Driver Abdulhamid Alammar Charged After Allegedly Following Woman Into Her Home and Raping Her
A taxi driver from Hastings has been charged with rape following an incident in which a woman was allegedly attacked in her own home. The woman, aged in her 30s, reported to Sussex Police on 13 April that she had been raped the night before. She stated that a man had driven her home, then […]
Crowhurst Man Charged with Child Sexual Offences Appears in Court
A man has appeared in court accused of committing sexual offences against a young girl known to him. Shaun Gannon, 68, of an address in Crowhurst, appeared before Hastings Magistrates’ Court on April 2 in connection with a Sussex Police investigation launched in 2023. Gannon has been charged with three counts of sexual assault by […]
Major Rescue Operation Launched After Woman Seen in Sea Off Brighton
A major emergency services operation is underway off the coast of Brighton following reports of a woman in the sea during the early hours of Wednesday morning (April 16). Sussex Police confirmed they were called just before 3am amid concerns for the welfare of a woman seen in the water near Brighton Palace Pier. A […]
Urgent Search Underway for Missing Girls from Crawley
[block_2] Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate two missing girls from Crawley, 13-year-old Amelia and 12-year-old Elsie, who were last seen on Sunday evening (April 13). Please share this appeal widely to help bring Amelia and Elsie home safely.
Pro-Palestinian March Allowed as Pro-Israel Group Blocked by Police in Brighton
Tensions flared in Brighton over the weekend as Sussex Friends of Israel (SFI) accused Sussex Police of unlawfully restricting their peaceful counter-demonstration during a pro-Palestinian march in the city centre. According to a statement posted by SFI on social media, a small group of their members had gathered with Israeli flags and banners, positioning themselves […]
Car Engulfed in Flames at Gatwick Airport Car Park
A vehicle burst into flames at Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal earlier today, leading to the temporary suspension of access and drawing a rapid response from emergency services. The incident occurred shortly before 1:30pm in the car park area, with flames reportedly reaching the terminal’s entry and exit barriers. West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (WSFRS) […]
Car Fire at Gatwick Airport Sparks Temporary Closure of North Terminal Access
A car burst into flames at Gatwick Airport earlier today, forcing the temporary suspension of access to the North Terminal and prompting a swift response from emergency services. The fire was brought under control and extinguished shortly after 2:00pm. However, fire crews remained at the scene for some time to ensure the area was […]
Firefighters Tackle Property Blaze in Brighton’s Canterbury Drive
Emergency services responded to a fire at a residential property in Canterbury Drive, Brighton, at around 11:00pm on Saturday night (April 13), East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) has confirmed. [block_2] At the height of the incident, six fire appliances were deployed to the scene, with firefighters using four hose reel jets to bring […]
Family Hit by Car in Crawley: Woman Killed, Girl and Teen in Hospital
A man is in police custody this morning following a tragic collision that claimed the life of a young woman and left two others seriously injured outside Crawley Leisure Park. Emergency services were called to London Road at around 8:36pm on Saturday, April 12, after a grey BMW 3 Series mounted the pavement and struck […]
Crawley Park Sexual Assault Report Leads to Arrest and Police Appeal
A man has been arrested following a third-party report of a sexual assault on a woman in a remote section of Tilgate Park, Crawley. The incident is believed to have taken place in a wooded area in the southernmost part of the park, near the M23 motorway, at around 4.10pm on Thursday (April 10). A […]
Andrii Uzhyk, 31, Charged with Murder of 20-Year-Old Metodi Ivanov in Bognor Regis
Tributes have been paid to a 20-year-old man who died after being stabbed near the pier in Bognor Regis, as a suspect has now been charged with his murder. Metodi Petrov Ivanov, who lived in the town, sustained fatal injuries during an incident on The Esplanade at around 9.40pm on Friday, April 4. Emergency services […]
13-Year-Old Boy Charged After Bus Stabbing Incident in Eastbourne
A 13-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) following a stabbing incident in Eastbourne. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 9 April. The 13-year-old was initially arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and GBH. Following police questioning, he has […]
Man Charged with Rape of Another Man in Brighton Appears in Court
A man is due to appear in court today charged with the rape of another man in Brighton. Michael Fry, 43, has been charged with two counts of rape of a man, causing a male aged 13 or over to engage in penetrative sexual activity, assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), and blackmail. The reported […]
Crawley Knife Attack Leaves Man Injured – Trio Arrested
A police investigation is underway after a man was stabbed in Crawley late on Thursday night, prompting the arrest of three suspects. Emergency services were alerted after a 21-year-old local man presented himself at hospital on the evening of Thursday, April 10, with a neck wound. The injury was treated and is not believed to […]
Man Charged After Baby ‘Shaken’ on Busy Brighton Street
Police in Brighton are urgently appealing for information after a disturbing incident in which a baby was reportedly assaulted in public. Just before 5pm on Wednesday, April 9, Sussex Police were called to Bear Road, Brighton, following reports that a baby had been violently shaken and aggressively handled by a man in front of queuing […]
Police Hunt Burglar After Six Businesses Targeted Overnight in Bognor
Sussex Police are investigating a series of business burglaries across Bognor Regis after six premises were broken into overnight between Tuesday 2 April and Wednesday 3 April. The break-ins occurred at various locations, including Bedford Street, High Street, The Boulevard in Tangmere, and a Co-op store in Chichester Road. Officers believe the incidents are connected […]
Teenagers Arrested After Armed Brawl in Crawley Park
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a reported fight involving weapons broke out in Maidenbower Park, Crawley, on Sunday afternoon. [block_2] At around 3.45pm, a group of youths were seen fighting, with some reportedly carrying weapons. Officers responded swiftly to the scene, prompting the group to disperse into surrounding streets. Information can be […]
