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). [block_2] 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 […]
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. [block_2] 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 […]
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. [block_2] 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 […]
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. [block_2] 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 […]
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. [block_2] 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 […]
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. [block_2] “Put yourself […]
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. [block_2] The crash occurred between the A259 Cathedral Way (Fishbourne Roundabout, Chichester) and A259 Havant Road (Emsworth Junction, Havant). Traffic Disruptions and Diversions The […]
