Police Clarify Details After Brighton Wendy’s Fire Injures Four Girls
Sussex Police have issued an update on the fire at Wendy’s restaurant in Brighton on October 31, clarifying details amid widespread speculation and misinformation. Four 12-year-old girls sustained severe burn injuries during the incident and remain in hospital receiving treatment. In a statement, police urged the public to avoid speculation, highlighting the profound impact the […]
Charizard Caught! Sussex Police Track Down Rare Pokémon Stolen Card
In a swift and successful investigation, Sussex Police have reunited a rare Pokémon card, valued between £20,000 and £30,000, with its rightful owner after it was stolen in Heathfield. The incident began when a Pokémon card grading company in Heathfield reported the theft on 21 October. The company, which evaluates cards’ conditions to assess their […]
Man Charged in Littlehampton Sexual Assault of Teen Girl
A 21-year-old man has been charged in relation to a sexual assault on a young girl in Littlehampton. Gulahmad Oryakhail, from Pier Road, was arrested on 27 October following an incident that occurred on 25 October in the vicinity of Maltravers Leisure Park. Oryakhail faces charges of sexual assault and stalking and is currently remanded […]
Life-Threatening Injuries Reported in Amberley Collision
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision that took place on Turnpike Road, Amberley, on Monday, October 28, around 5 pm. The incident involved a black Skoda Octavia and a white Citroen Dispatch van. A woman involved in the collision sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition. A man also received […]
Drunk Climber Hits New Heights on Kings West Building
Last night, a man was seen climbing the temporarily closed Kings West building on Kings Road, Brighton, sparking a rapid response from Sussex Police and the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS). The individual reportedly bypassed security fencing around the building and scaled the scaffolding before ascending a large wooden sign on the building’s […]
Chichester Car Accident Claims 91-Year-Old Woman’s Life
Sussex Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and information following a tragic fatal collision on South Bank, Chichester. The incident occurred around 9:40 pm on Friday, November 1, involving a red Toyota that had left the carriageway. Emergency services were called to the scene, but sadly, the driver, a 91-year-old woman from Southampton, was […]
Police Vehicle Involved in Minor Collision in Brighton
A minor collision involving a Sussex Police vehicle and another vehicle took place at the busy junction of North Street and West Street in Brighton, shortly after 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 2. The police vehicle was responding to an emergency call at the time of the collision. Following the incident, officers worked swiftly to […]
UPDATE: Four 12-Year-Old Girls Suffer Severe Burns in Brighton Wendy’s Fire
Four 12-year-old girls remain hospitalised with severe burn injuries following a fire at a Wendy’s restaurant on Western Road, Brighton, on Halloween evening. The incident triggered a significant emergency response, as fire and ambulance crews rushed to the scene to manage the situation and provide urgent medical assistance. Sussex Police are actively investigating the cause […]
Four Young Girls Suffer Serious Burns After Suspected Explosion at Brighton Burger Restaurant
Four 12-year-old girls were hospitalised with potentially life-changing injuries following a suspected explosion at Wendy’s restaurant in Brighton on Halloween night. The incident occurred in the toilets of the restaurant on Western Road around 8:30 pm, prompting a significant emergency response. Eyewitnesses initially reported hearing what sounded like a firework explosion; however, authorities have […]
Man Jailed for Posing as Teen to Rape Girl in Newhaven
Oliver James, 29, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting to raping a teenage girl he met on Snapchat. James, who posed as a 16-year-old, later claimed to be 19, but was in fact 29. The victim, whose identity is protected, bravely reported the assault and has been supported by specially-trained officers. […]
Halloween Horror: Fireworks Set Off in Brighton Wendy’s, Four Burned
A distressing incident at a Wendy’s restaurant on Western Road, Brighton, left four people hospitalised with burn injuries after an emergency on Thursday night. Sussex Police received a report around 8:30 p.m. on October 31 indicating that multiple people had sustained burns in the establishment’s restroom area. Police and emergency services responded quickly to the […]
A27 Closed in Both Directions After Serious Collision in West Sussex
Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time, consider alternate routes, or even delay travel if possible. National Highways encourages drivers to plan ahead as the road is expected to remain closed for several hours.
Ex-Sussex Police Officer to Appear in Court Over Alleged Penalty Points Fraud
A former Sussex Police officer is set to appear in court this week on charges of fraud and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Seren Sriganesh, 23, will face allegations at Guildford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, accused of failing to disclose six or more penalty points on his driving licence and neglecting to report […]
Boozy Brit Causes Chaos, Sentenced After Punching Crew Mid-Flight
A financial worker from Lambeth has been convicted following an incident of drunken, abusive behavior on board a flight from Spain to the UK. Harrison Tilson, 33, displayed aggressive conduct, verbally and physically assaulting passengers and crew during the journey from Palma, Mallorca, to London Gatwick, after consuming multiple glasses of Champagne and red wine. […]
Teenage Girl Sexually Assaulted in Littlehampton
Maltravers Leisure Gardens in Littlehampton has been cordoned off by Sussex Police following a reported sexual assault on a teenage girl. The incident, which allegedly took place around 7:15 pm on Friday, October 25, has rendered the area an active crime scene. A spokesperson for Sussex Police confirmed, “Police are investigating a report of a […]
Former Brighton and Hove Bus Driver Reported Missing, Last Seen in Peacehaven
Authorities and family members are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating Mark, a former driver with Brighton and Hove buses, who has been reported missing. Mark was last believed to be in the Brighton Marina area but is now confirmed to have been spotted in Peacehaven. If you have seen Mark or have […]
Lancing College Teacher Gets 12-Month Suspended Sentence for Child Exploitation
Nick Baldock, a 46-year-old former teacher at Lancing College, has been sentenced for a series of child sex offences and the unauthorized sharing of personal data of some pupils. Baldock was charged with sexual assault after indecently touching a teenage boy, a pupil at the college, in July 2022. Following the incident, Baldock contacted the […]
Man Charged After Knife Incident in Shoreham
A man has been charged following a serious incident in Shoreham on the night of 18 October. Sussex Police were called to Kingsland Close at approximately 11:25 pm after receiving reports of a man behaving erratically and wielding a knife in public. Officers responded swiftly, detaining the individual on the scene before transferring him to […]