Man Who Strangled and Controlled Woman in Eastbourne Jailed
An Eastbourne man who controlled and violently assaulted a woman over several years has been sentenced to prison. Joshua Crompton, 27, of Bedfordwell Road, Eastbourne, sought to manipulate and control his victim’s behaviour through repeated assaults between 2022 and December 2024. The day after she reported the abuse, Crompton attacked the victim again while she […]
Police Detain Five Men After Brighton Rape Report
Brighton police have arrested five men following a report of rape at a property in the city. A spokeswoman for Sussex Police confirmed that officers received a report on Sunday morning (February 9) from a woman in her 20s, who alleged she had been raped overnight at a property in Montpelier Place, Brighton. A Sussex […]
A26 Collision Claims Life of 25-Year-Old Woman
Police are continuing their investigation into a tragic collision on the A26 at Herons Ghyll on Wednesday, 5 February, after one of the drivers was sadly confirmed deceased. Emergency services were called to the scene near Uckfield at around 2:45 pm following reports of a two-vehicle collision. The driver of the Hyundai Ioniq, a 64-year-old […]
Seven Years On: The Unanswered Mystery of Missing Woman Georgina Gharsallah
As the seventh anniversary of Georgina Gharsallah’s disappearance approaches, her devastated family continues to seek answers about what happened to their loved one. Georgina, who was last seen on March 7, 2018, vanished without a trace from Worthing, West Sussex. Despite ongoing appeals, police investigations, and widespread media coverage, her whereabouts remain unknown. “Each day […]
Hove Kidnap Horror: Woman Fights Back Against Abductor After Being Asked for Directions
A 21-year-old man has admitted kidnapping a young woman in Hove after approaching her under the guise of asking for directions. Cameron Boxall, formerly of Carden Hill, Brighton, pleaded guilty to kidnap, vehicle theft, theft from a vehicle, driving offences, and possession of cannabis at Hove Crown Court on Friday, 31 January. The terrifying incident […]
Tyre Trick Used to Distract Victim in Brighton Car Theft
Police in Brighton are investigating a reported theft from a vehicle that occurred on Kensington Street at approximately 1:30 pm on January 17. The incident took place after the victim had attended a premises on nearby Gloucester Road. It is believed that a male suspect placed a nail or other device to puncture the tyre […]
Sussex Police Officer Given Final Written Warning for Plagiarising Promotion Assessments
A Sussex Police officer has been handed a final written warning after being caught plagiarising study assessments in an attempt to secure a promotion to sergeant. The misconduct hearing, held at Sussex Police headquarters between January 29 and February 3, found that the officer, identified only as PC W, had committed gross misconduct by submitting […]
Former Police Officer Convicted of Rape and Sexual Abuse of Minor
David Connolly, 61, of Norwood Hill Road in Charlwood, Surrey, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for rape and other serious sexual offences against a girl under 15 years of age in Crowborough. Connolly, a former Kent Police officer, committed these offences between 1998 and 2000. His victim, known to him, reported the […]
Police Seek Information After Dangerous Driving Incident in Bognor
Sussex Police are urgently appealing for information following a dangerous driving incident in Bognor that occurred on the evening of January 20. Detective Constable Rachel Simpson of Sussex Police said: “This was a dangerous incident where the driver recklessly endangered the lives of others. The vehicle was driven at high speed through Bognor, and […]
Witness Appeal After Segway Rider Clashes with Driver in Brighton
Police seek public help to identify man following Brighton altercation A public appeal has been launched to help identify a man involved in an altercation on Saturday, 25 January, in Brighton. The incident occurred at around 1.20 pm on Elm Grove, close to the junction with Queens Park Road. Reports indicate that a man riding […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Anti-Semitic Assault in Shoreham
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an assault on a woman in Shoreham, which is being treated as an anti-Semitic hate crime. The incident took place on 25 January at around 1.25pm in East Street, near the junction with New Road. The victim, a local woman in her 50s, was left shaken by […]
Emergency Services Respond to Stabbing in Crawley
Emergency services were called to reports of a stabbing near the public toilets in The Boulevard, Crawley, on Saturday afternoon. A 27-year-old man was taken to hospital with two stab wounds but has since been discharged after receiving medical treatment. Investigation Ongoing Sussex Police have confirmed that the individuals involved, including the victim, are believed […]
Hailsham Man Jailed for Life After Fatal Car Attack
A Hailsham man who used his car as a weapon, killing a 24-year-old man and injuring another, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Kyle Dumble, 27, of no fixed address, was convicted at Hove Trial Centre on Friday, January 24, of murder, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, and driving while disqualified and uninsured. He […]
Sussex Police Officer Charged with Rape and Sexual Offences
A Sussex police officer, PC Thomas Rendell, 23, has been charged with rape and three other sexual offences involving a girl aged 13 to 15. Rendell is set to appear before Guildford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 4 February. The charges against Rendell include raping a girl aged 13 to 15, attempting to cause a girl […]
Police Halt Drug Deal in Worthing, Find Cannabis and Cash in Hove Flat
Police seized drugs, a substantial amount of cash, and a Rolex watch worth tens of thousands of pounds during a vehicle stop in Worthing on January 11. Officers from the Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU) were on patrol in Tarring Road when they observed a suspected drug deal involving a Renault Twingo. The vehicle was stopped, […]
Two Former Seaford Teachers Charged with Dozens of Child Sex Offence
Former Seaford Teachers Charged with Historic Child Sex Offences Two former teachers from a private school in Seaford have been charged with multiple child sex offences following investigations into allegations spanning several decades. In a separate case, George Haynes, 73, of Church Lane in Redmile, Leicestershire, was charged following an investigation into allegations from 11 […]
Dramatic Escape as Arson Blaze Engulfs Brighton Property
Two individuals have been sentenced following a series of deliberate fires in Brighton, with two more awaiting sentencing next month. The incidents began on 24 September 2023, when a Range Rover parked outside a property in Downsway, Woodingdean, was set alight at around 9.10pm. Emergency services responded swiftly, but the vehicle’s front end was already […]
£1,000 Reward in Search for Harry Avis Wanted for GBH
Sussex Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Harry Avis, who is wanted in connection with attempted aggravated burglary and grievous bodily harm with intent. A £1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest. For non-urgent information, you can contact Sussex Police through their website or by calling 101.