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. [block_2] 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 […]
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. [block_2] 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 […]
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. [block_2] 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 […]
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. [block_2] A spokesperson […]
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. […]
Caravan Horror: Woman Avoids Jail After Dumping 35 Puppies
A woman has been sentenced for abandoning a dilapidated caravan filled with 35 puppies and a dog in Eastbourne, leaving the animals in appalling conditions. Puppies Found in Dire Conditions The case came to light on July 26, 2021, when a concerned member of the public reported the caravan on Lister Road Industrial Estate. Sussex […]
Body Found Following Welfare Concerns in Brighton
A man’s body was discovered near Madeira Terrace, Brighton, after police responded to reports of concern for his welfare early yesterday morning. Authorities were alerted to the scene at approximately 7 a.m. on January 7, where they tragically confirmed the presence of a deceased male. Police Confirm No Suspicious Circumstances In a statement issued by […]
Two Arrested After Stolen Car Abandoned in Woodingdean
Sussex Police responded to reports of a suspected stolen vehicle on Falmer Road, Woodingdean, in the early hours of January 2. [block_2] The vehicle, a blue Ford Fiesta, was abandoned after a brief pursuit. Officers quickly secured the scene and initiated a search for suspects in the area.
Suspects Sought in Wick Arson Case After Fireworks Attack
Police are appealing for information following an arson attack in Helyers Green, Wick, in the early hours of November 16. Investigators have released CCTV images of two men they wish to identify in connection with the incident. Fireworks Through Letterbox Cause Flat Damage The arson incident occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. when fireworks were ignited […]
Police Seek Witnesses After Hit-and-Run Collision in Hambrook
Sussex Police are urgently seeking assistance from the public in tracing the vehicle involved. Officers are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or seen a light-colored 4×4 towing a trailer in the vicinity around the time of the incident. [block_2] Investigators are also appealing to residents and drivers in […]
Police Investigate Assisted Suicide Following Beachy Head Incident
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting the suicide of another woman, also 23, whose body was discovered at Beachy Head, East Sussex. [block_2] Emergency services were alerted to concerns for a woman’s safety at around 17:20 GMT on New Year’s Eve. Tragically, the body of the victim, from Essex, was later […]
Woman Rescued from Freezing 8°C Waters Near Brighton Palace Pier
In freezing sea temperatures of just 8°C, a woman was rescued from the water near Brighton’s Palace Pier in the early hours of this morning. [block_2] Brighton lifeboat and local coastguard teams were called at 1:45 AM following reports from that a person was in distress in the water. The Brighton Beach Patrol raised the […]
Police Seek Witnesses After Crawley Stabbing Incident
Sussex Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following an assault on a 22-year-old man in Crawley. The incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, January 2, in the Curteys Walk area. [block_2] According to authorities, the victim was attacked by a group of three individuals within a larger group of five. The assault, which […]
Piddinghoe Collision Leaves Motorcyclist With Severe Injuries
Emergency services responded to a severe road collision on Lewes Road near Piddinghoe, shortly after midday on Thursday, January 2. The incident involved a red Kia Sportage and an orange KTM motorcycle, leaving one person with life-altering injuries. [block_2] The rider of the KTM motorcycle, a 19-year-old man from Brighton, sustained significant injuries and is […]
Fire Extinguished at Derelict House near Horam
A fire broke out at a derelict house on the A267 near Horam Golf Club on the evening of 2 January 2025. The property, still owned by a person now in care, remains filled with their furniture and belongings, adding complexity to the situation. [block_2] East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called at 7:23 […]