Cyclist left fighting for their life after Hit-and-Run Incident
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious hit-and-run collision in Brighton that left a cyclist with life-threatening injuries. At around 2:25 PM on Monday, March 18, officers were called to The Avenue following reports of a collision involving a moped and a cyclist. The moped was travelling north when it struck the […]
Man Found Guilty of Rape, Attempted Rape and Assault
A Bognor Regis man who attacked two people in the town centre has been convicted at Portsmouth Crown Court. Patrik Lis, 31, of Sussex Street, was found guilty of multiple offences, including rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and actual bodily harm, following two violent incidents in Bognor Regis. On 20 June 2023, Sussex Police received […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Attempted Robbery at Betfred in St Leonards
Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery at a Betfred betting shop in St Leonards, Sussex. A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “We’re appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant footage to assist with our investigation. Even small details can help us piece together what happened and track down the suspect.” Anyone with […]
West Sussex Fire Stations Targeted in Overnight Thefts
Two fire stations in West Sussex were broken into overnight, with vital equipment stolen from their premises. Partridge Green Fire Station, south of Horsham, and Hurstpierpoint Fire Station were both targeted between March 16 and 17, prompting an urgent police investigation. Have information? Contact Sussex Police online or call 101 quoting: Serial 174 of 17/03 […]
Copper Stolen from Gardens in Eastbourne
Sussex Police are appealing for information after two incidents of metal theft were reported in Eastbourne and Heathfield. Police are seeking to identify two men in connection with the thefts and are urging the public to come forward with any information. Do you recognise these men? If you have any details or CCTV footage […]
Playground in Brighton Torched in Shocking Arson Incident
Families and children have been left devastated after an arson attack destroyed play equipment at Queens Park’s play area this morning. While carrying out routine checks and litter picks, maintenance teams discovered extensive fire damage to the playground equipment. The affected area has since been secured and cordoned off for safety. He urged anyone with […]
Playground in Brighton Torched in Shocking Arson Incident
Families and children have been left devastated after an arson attack destroyed play equipment at Queens Park’s play area this morning. While carrying out routine checks and litter picks, maintenance teams discovered extensive fire damage to the playground equipment. The affected area has since been secured and cordoned off for safety. He urged anyone with […]
Urgent Appeal: 14-Year-Old Girl Missing from Lancing, Sussex
Police have launched an urgent appeal to help locate missing teenager Donna-Marie, who has been reported missing from Lancing. The 14-year-old was last seen on 13 March 2025, and there is growing concern for her welfare. At the time of her disappearance, Donna-Marie was wearing a zip-up beige hooded top and black flared trousers. A […]
Emergency Services Respond to Collision Near Crawley College
Police are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a dark-coloured Volkswagen Golf in Crawley. The incident occurred on College Road at approximately 5:20 pm on Monday, 10 March. Police Appeal for Information Authorities are now urging anyone who witnessed the incident or may have relevant dash […]
Sussex Drug Raids Lead to 17 Arrests and Seizure of £1.7M in Cannabis – (ID 1614715)
Sussex Police has seized over £1.7 million worth of cannabis plants and arrested 17 individuals as part of a national operation aimed at disrupting drug supply networks. In a coordinated effort, Sussex officers collaborated with national and regional agencies to target organised crime groups involved in drug distribution and associated criminal activities. The operation […]
Sussex Drug Raids Lead to 17 Arrests and Seizure of £1.7M in Cannabis
Sussex Police has seized over £1.7 million worth of cannabis plants and arrested 17 individuals as part of a national operation aimed at disrupting drug supply networks. In a coordinated effort, Sussex officers collaborated with national and regional agencies to target organised crime groups involved in drug distribution and associated criminal activities. The operation […]
Rider who was Disqualified Jailed for Fatal Crash That Killed Elderly Pedestrian
A disqualified motorcycle rider has been sentenced to prison after causing a fatal collision that claimed the life of an elderly pedestrian in East Preston. Kieran Shaw, 21, failed to see 81-year-old Janet Jacob as she was crossing the B2140 Worthing Road on October 25, 2022. Shaw, who had been banned from driving following a […]
Police Officer Resigns After Being Charged with Child Image Offences
A former Sussex Police officer has been charged with three offences related to indecent images of a child following an investigation. George Voisey, 23, was arrested on October 24 last year and has now been charged with one count of distributing an indecent image of a child and two counts of making indecent images of […]
Elderly Man Dies in A281 Collision Involving Bus and Car
A 73-year-old man has tragically died following a serious collision involving a bus and two cars on Brighton Road, Woodmancote, on Tuesday morning (March 4). Emergency services were called to the scene at 11:38 am after reports of a collision between a car and a bus. The impact caused the car to veer further along […]
Rapist Shane Gibbs Sentenced to Life in Prison at Lewes Crown Court
Shane ‘Blue’ Gibbs, a 35-year-old predator who drugged and raped multiple women and girls across Sussex, has been sentenced to life in prison. Gibbs, of no fixed address, was convicted of multiple offences against four women and two girls at Lewes Crown Court in November 2024. “Complex investigations such as these rely on the collaboration […]
Motorist Ignores Road Signs and Drives Wrong Way on A24
Sussex Police have issued a warning to motorists after a driver narrowly avoided multiple head-on collisions while driving the wrong way on the A24. Peter Byrne, the driver in question, failed to heed road signs at Southwater and instead followed incorrect sat nav instructions, putting himself and others in grave danger. Authorities are urging drivers […]
Homophobic Abuse Reported After Brighton vs Chelsea Match
Officers are working closely with Brighton & Hove Albion and the Premier League to address unacceptable behaviour, including any incidents of homophobic abuse at football matches. Dedicated Football Officer PC Gregg Marshall stated: “We are investigating the circumstances of this incident, and we encourage anyone impacted to report incidents to us. Tackling discrimination and abuse […]
Man Arrested After Suspected Arson at Haywards Heath KFC
Diners at KFC in South Street, Haywards Heath, were evacuated on Monday evening (March 10) after an incident that led to a police investigation. A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent and taken into custody. Following further inquiries, he was linked to two other arson incidents reported in Haywards Heath on […]
