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. The court heard that Sunderland played a […]
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. 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 injuries […]
Fire at Industrial Building in Horsham: Queen Street Closed and Evacuations Underway
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 Advisory […]
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. Dainius Juodis, 50, formerly of Grafton Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, was […]
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 […]
Emergency Services Respond to Derelict House Fire in Eastbourne
Authorities are urging residents to come forward with information following a fire at a vacant property in Eastbourne during the early hours of Monday, January 13. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze on Kings Drive shortly before 1 a.m. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service crews quickly arrived at the scene and successfully extinguished […]
Family’s Luggage Stolen at London Gatwick Airport – Police Release CCTV Image of Suspect
A family’s baggage was stolen at London Gatwick Airport while they were “distracted,” police have said. Authorities are now appealing for information and have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the theft. Incident Details The theft occurred between 11:35 AM and 11:50 AM on 12 December […]
Former Hove Labour MP Arrested During Paedophile Sting
Yesterday, former Labour MP Ivor Caplin, 66, was arrested after a confrontation at Hove train station involving the activist group “Stop Stings.” The group claims Caplin arranged to meet someone he believed to be a 15-year-old child after online communication. Sussex Police confirmed the arrest and stated that investigations are ongoing, with no charges yet […]
Portslade Woman Sentenced for 303 Hoax Calls: Listen to Shocking Recordings
A Portslade woman has been sentenced after making an extensive series of abusive and hoax calls to Sussex Police and other emergency services, wasting valuable time and resources. Suzanne Forster, 51, of Warrior Close, was found guilty of sending offensive and abusive communications after making 303 calls to police between December 2023 and May 2024. […]
Former Labour MP Ivor Caplin Arrested in Child Exploitation Sting Operation
Former Labour MP Ivor Caplin, who represented Hove from 1997 to 2005, was arrested on January 11, 2025, in Brighton following a sting operation conducted by the activist group Stop Stings. The group alleges that Caplin, aged 66, believed he was arranging to meet a 15-year-old boy, a setup orchestrated by the group posing as […]
Teenager Charged Following Knife Incident on Brighton Bus
A teenager has been charged following an incident involving a knife on a Brighton and Hove bus last month, Sussex Police have confirmed. The disturbance occurred on December 26 in the Elm Grove area of Brighton. Witnesses reported seeing a bus passenger with a knife, prompting a swift police response. He is scheduled to appear […]
Woman in Her 80s Seriously Hurt in Brighton Collision
Emergency services were called to Eastern Road, Brighton, near the Royal Sussex County Hospital, on Thursday (January 9) at approximately 1:40 PM following reports of a woman trapped between two vehicles. Sussex Police confirmed that the woman, aged in her 80s, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital for treatment. A spokesperson for […]
Sussex Police Secure CBO Against Serial Eastbourne Shoplifter
A man who has stolen thousands of pounds worth of goods from shops in Eastbourne is now banned from entering several major retailers under a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). Lee Parnaby, 32, of Terminus Road, Eastbourne, appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court on January 7, facing two charges of shoplifting, to which he pleaded guilty. […]