Police Update: Man Identified in Lancing Collision Investigation
Sussex Police have identified a man they wish to speak to in connection with a collision involving a cyclist and an e-scooter rider in Lancing. The incident occurred on Shadwells Road at approximately 3:30pm on Saturday, August 17. The cyclist, a 12-year-old boy from the local area, sustained injuries and received treatment at Worthing Hospital. […]
Bexhill Vodafone Store Robbed of £100,000 in Electronics
Bexhill, Sussex – An estimated £100,000 worth of electronic devices were stolen from a Vodafone store on Devonshire Road during a swift and brazen robbery on Monday evening, November 25. The incident unfolded at exactly 5:01 p.m. when three men entered the store and demanded access to the stockroom. Within two minutes, the thieves had […]
82-Year-Old Man Killed in Accident Outside Custom Café, Bexhill
An 82-year-old man has tragically lost his life following a collision with a car on the A259 Barnhorn Road, Bexhill, on the evening of Saturday, 23 November. The incident occurred near the Custom Café at approximately 8:20pm. Details of the Collision Emergency services were called to the scene where the pedestrian, a local resident, was […]
A259 Closed in Both Directions Due to Police Incident in East Sussex
The A259 in East Sussex has been closed in both directions between the A27 (Pevensey) and B2182 (near Bexhill) following a Sussex Police-led incident. The closure has caused significant disruption, and drivers are being advised to follow diversion routes or delay their journeys. Emergency Services at the Scene The closure, which is affecting a […]
Police Investigate Fatal Collision Between Lewes and Ringmer
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following a tragic two-vehicle collision between Lewes and Ringmer on Wednesday, November 20. The incident occurred around 4:40 PM at Earwig Corner, the junction of Uckfield Road and Ringmer Road, and involved a motorbike and a car. Tragically, the motorcyclist, a 33-year-old local man, was pronounced dead at the […]
Suspect Wanted for Homophobic Attack in Queens Road, Brighton
Sussex Police are seeking public assistance in identifying a man involved in an unprovoked assault on Queens Road, Brighton, on June 7. Two men were violently punched in the face after being subjected to homophobic abuse. The attack occurred as the victims stopped near Belgian Chips while heading to Brighton train station following a live […]
Scaffolding Blown Loose in Brighton Amid Strong Winds, Road Closed
Sussex Police quickly responded to reports of scaffolding being blown loose by high winds in the heart of Brighton. To protect the public, Russell Road was promptly cordoned off, and officers are assisting users of the nearby multi-storey car park in exiting the area safely. The measures aim to prevent injuries and ensure an orderly […]
Police Release CCTV Images of Two Suspects in Polegate Shop Robbery
Sussex Police are investigating a robbery at Millfields Store in Station Road, Polegate, and have released CCTV images of two men they wish to identify. The incident occurred shortly after 7:30 pm on Monday, November 18, and involved threats with a knife. Details of the Robbery According to reports, two suspects entered the shop and […]
Driver Gets 18 Years for Deaths of Three Men in Eastbourne Crash
A man responsible for the deaths of three men in Eastbourne through dangerous driving has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Robbie Cook, 39, of Croxden Way, Eastbourne, was convicted at Lewes Crown Court on Friday (November 22) for three counts of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of perverting the course […]
Police Detain Two People in Gatwick Security Incident, Later Released
Sussex Police have confirmed that Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal has been declared safe following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item on Thursday morning. The incident prompted an evacuation, flight delays, and significant disruption for passengers. Officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team swiftly responded, making the package safe and allowing the terminal to […]
Ex-Sussex Police Officer Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault
A former Sussex Police officer, PC Christopher Mallet, is set to face court after being charged with two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The allegations date back to May 2019 when Mallet, 40, was off-duty and reportedly assaulted a woman he met through a dating app. Sussex Police have yet to […]
Gatwick Airport Evacuates South Terminal Due to Security Incident
Gatwick Airport Evacuates South Terminal Due to Security Incident A significant portion of Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal has been evacuated today (November 22) following the discovery of a suspicious package. The incident, which is ongoing, has prompted a swift response from airport authorities and emergency services. Details of the Incident The airport confirmed the evacuation […]
Police Appeal for Missing Person in Hackney
Officers from Tower Hamlets Police and Hackney Police are appealing for help to locate Luca, who was last seen in the Hackney area of London on Thursday, 21 November 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM. Details of Concern Luca’s welfare is a cause for concern, and officers are urging the public to come forward with any […]
Motorcyclist Dies in Collision on A26 Near Lewes
The section of the A26 was temporarily closed to allow emergency services to attend and conduct their investigation but has since reopened. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Early Release Burglar Strikes Again: Back to Jail for Prolific Offender
A Brighton burglar, released early from prison, has been sent back to jail after committing two further burglaries. William Djama, 36, who was previously jailed in 2023 for a string of burglaries in the city, was out on licence when he broke into two flats—one in Freshfield Road on September 28 and another in Queensway […]
Crawley Man Jailed for 11 Years for Luring Victims from Dating Apps and Robbing Them
A Crawley man who used dating apps to lure older men into an alley before threatening them with a smashed glass bottle and robbing them has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. Erasmus Darkwah, 29, of Northgate Road, carried out a series of robberies between April and June this year, targeting both strangers and […]
Sussex Sex Offender Jailed for Targeting Kent Victim
A Sussex man who subjected a Kent woman to a prolonged campaign of fear, control, and abuse has been jailed for seven years following a Kent Police investigation. Andrew Wilson, 29, formerly of Brompton Close, Brighton, was convicted of sexual assault, suffocation, and coercive and controlling behaviour after his victim, from Ashford, reported his appalling […]
Reckless Bromley Driver Crashes Through House at 130mph
A 19-year-old driver from Bromley has been handed a suspended prison sentence after crashing through the front of a house in a 130mph police chase. The terrifying incident occurred in Westfield, near Hastings, with a family narrowly avoiding disaster, having left their living room moments before the crash. High-Speed Chase Ahmed made a treble-overtaking manoeuvre […]