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. [block_2] The charges against Rendell include raping a girl aged 13 to 15, attempting to cause a […]
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. [block_2] The vehicle was […]
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. [block_2] 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 […]
Charity Shops Among Businesses Hit by Arun Burglar
Sussex Police are seeking help to identify a person of interest connected to a spate of business burglaries in the Arun district. The individual, spotted wearing a distinctive yellow and black jacket, is believed to be linked to five burglaries targeting businesses in Rustington and Littlehampton earlier this month. If you have any details that […]
Elderly Victims Scammed by Fraudsters Posing as Police Officers
Sussex Police are investigating two incidents of fraud involving impersonators claiming to be police officers in Littlehampton. The scammers targeted elderly victims in their 80s, using detailed personal information to deceive them into handing over large sums of money. Scammers Pretend to Be Police Officers In both cases, the impersonators contacted the victims by phone, […]
Man Jailed for Blackmail in Sussex County Lines Investigation
A 56-year-old man has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of blackmail in connection with county lines drug dealing. James Sunderland, formerly of Merrimede Close, St Leonards, was convicted at Brighton Crown Court on 10 January following a detailed investigation by Sussex Police. [block_2] The court heard that Sunderland played […]
Cootham Assault: Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges
A man has been charged in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Cootham last Thursday, January 16. The incident took place at a residence on Pulborough Road, leaving three individuals injured. [block_2] Sussex Police responded to reports at around 7:25 pm, finding a 30-year-old man, a 28-year-old man, and a 54-year-old woman with […]
Fire at Industrial Building in Horsham: Queen Street Closed and Evacuations Underway
[block_2] Emergency crews from West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (WSFRS) and Sussex Police are responding to a significant fire at an industrial building on Queen Street in Horsham. The incident, which began earlier today, has led to the closure of Queen Street and the evacuation of nearby buildings as a safety precaution. Public Safety […]
Lorry Driver Jailed After Being Five Times Over Alcohol Limit on M23
A lorry driver caught driving almost five times over the legal alcohol limit on the M23 has been sentenced to three months in prison. The incident, which posed significant risks to public safety, occurred in the early hours of January 11, south of Crawley. [block_2] Dainius Juodis, 50, formerly of Grafton Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, […]
Search Continues for Missing Eastbourne Woman, 68
Police are continuing their search for 68-year-old Brigid, who has now been missing for 11 days. She was last seen at 9:52 a.m. on January 6, walking along the promenade near the Beach Deck in Eastbourne. Authorities are appealing to the public for information to help locate her. Last Known Movements Brigid was captured on […]
Sussex Police Mourn the Loss of Dedicated Officer Sgt. Ben Websdale
Sussex Police have announced the tragic passing of Sergeant Ben Websdale, a respected and devoted officer who served the force for nearly 25 years. The news has left colleagues, friends, and the wider community in mourning. In a statement, Sussex Police said: “Our heartfelt thoughts are with Ben’s family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly […]
Murder Investigation Launched After Woman Dies and Toddler Injured in Ashford
A murder investigation is underway after a woman in her 20s was found dead and a two-year-old girl was seriously injured in Ashford, Surrey. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, January 16, at an address on Woodthorpe Road. Police were called at 1:15pm following reports of safety concerns at the location. Upon arrival, officers discovered […]
Hailsham Spider-Man Stalker Unmasked and Behind Bars
A man who terrorized a 24-year-old woman with a series of unsettling gifts and cryptic messages over nearly a year has admitted to stalking charges. Mason Rogers, 22, of Eastbourne, pleaded guilty to causing serious alarm and distress at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on January 10. Rogers began his campaign in February 2024, leaving a Valentine’s […]