Man Arrested in Uckfield Following Suspicious Activity and Theft from Skip
A man has been arrested in Uckfield after police responded to reports of suspicious behaviour in the Regency Close area last week. According to Sussex Police, officers were called following sightings of a male acting suspiciously and removing items from a skip. Officers quickly arrived at the scene, where they detained and searched the individual. […]
Police Renew Appeal for Information on Hastings Sexual Assault
Police investigating a sexual assault in Hastings have issued a renewed appeal for information following the release of a new CCTV image of a man officers wish to speak with. The incident occurred on 12 February at around 2.15pm on Queen’s Road, near the Priory Meadow bus stops in the town centre. A local woman, […]
Crawley Man Jailed for 20 Years After a Decade of Rape and Abuse
A Crawley man who subjected a woman to a decade of rape, assault, and controlling behaviour has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Wojciech Burylo, 50, of Calvin Walk in Bewbush, used sexual and physical violence, as well as threats of murder, to maintain control over the victim’s life between 2014 and 2024. His […]
Five Injured in Police Pursuit Crash on A25 Oxted Road – Witnesses Urged to Come Forward
A serious crash during a police pursuit on the A25 Oxted Road in Godstone on the evening of Friday, March 7, has left five people injured and prompted an urgent witness appeal by Surrey Police. This marks yet another serious incident on Surrey roads this year, raising questions around dangerous driving, law enforcement tactics, […]
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 saw […]
Disqualified Rider 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 […]
Car Crashes Through School Street Barriers in Hove
A car has crashed through safety barriers on Somerhill Road in Hove this afternoon, prompting concern from residents and parents. The damaged barriers are used to restrict access to non-essential traffic during peak school hours, forming part of a “School Streets” scheme aimed at creating safer, healthier environments around schools. Community Concerns Raised Parents […]
Road Blocked After Crash Involving Car and Bike Near Crawley College
Emergency services are responding to a road traffic collision on the A2004 southbound in Crawley, which has blocked the road near Crawley College. The incident, which occurred between The Boulevard and A2220 Station Way, involved a car and a bicycle, leading to significant disruption in the area. Local bus services may also be affected due […]
Seven Years Since Georgina Gharsallah’s Disappearance: Police Issue Urgent Appeal
Today marks seven years since Georgina Gharsallah was last seen on Clifton Road, Worthing on March 7, 2018. Despite years of extensive police investigations, she has never been found. He highlights the anguish Georgina’s family and friends have endured, including her mother, father, children, and sisters, as they desperately await answers. “Put yourself in […]
Serious Crash Involving Two Motorcycles Closes A27 Near Chichester
Westbound Route Shut as Emergency Services Respond A serious accident involving two motorcycles has forced the closure of the A27 westbound between Chichester and Havant, causing major congestion in the area. The crash occurred between the A259 Cathedral Way (Fishbourne Roundabout, Chichester) and A259 Havant Road (Emsworth Junction, Havant). Traffic Disruptions and Diversions The A27 […]
Sussex 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 […]
Man Arrested in Hove Following Armed Standoff with Sussex Police
A dramatic standoff unfolded in Hove yesterday afternoon after police attempted to serve an arrest warrant on a man believed to be armed. A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Police attended an address in Portland Road, Hove, on Thursday (March 6) at 2.25pm to serve an arrest warrant on a man that was issued by […]
Urgent Appeal: Sussex Police Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old Lilly
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to help locate 15-year-old Lilly, who has been reported missing from North Mundham, near Chichester. Description & Last Known Details Name: Lilly Age: 15 Height: 5’7” tall Hair: Long brown hair Last seen wearing: Red and white pyjamas Shorts White slippers A photograph of Lilly has been […]
Teenage Driver Arrested After Failing to Stop for Police in Brighton
A 19-year-old driver has been arrested and charged in Brighton after failing to stop for police and colliding with a police vehicle. Incident Details The incident occurred at Russell Place, Brighton, at approximately 9:40 PM on Wednesday, 28 February. Officers had received a report of a suspected intoxicated driver in the area. Police are […]
Victim Suffers Burn Injuries in Late-Night Attack Near Balcombe
Sussex Police are appealing for information following a serious assault on a man near Balcombe, which is being treated as a hate crime aggravated by homophobia. The incident occurred at about 11pm on February 22 off the B2110 High Street at Cowdray Forest. The victim had stopped in a car park shortly after the junction […]
Appeal for Information Following Assault in Baker Street, Brighton
Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported assault on a man in Baker Street, Brighton. The incident occurred on Friday, February 21, at approximately 4.15pm, leaving the victim with minor injuries. Investigators are keen to speak with anyone who may have seen the suspect or has dashcam or CCTV footage from the area at […]
Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Brighton Flat
Emergency services were called to a fire at a ground-floor flat in Selsfield Drive, Brighton, on the evening of Friday, March 1. Multiple fire crews from across East and West Sussex attended the scene to tackle the blaze, which affected multiple floors of the building. A spokesperson for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) […]
Teenager Found Dead at Address in Crawley
Sussex Police have confirmed the death of a 19-year-old man at an address in Grace Road, Crawley, on March 1. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 6.20pm, where the man was sadly declared dead at the scene. Authorities have not released further details at this stage.
