E-Bike Rider Hits 75-Year-Old Woman in Brighton, Police Investigate
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses and any information following a collision involving an e-bike rider and a pedestrian on Whitehawk Road, near the junction with Manor Road in Brighton. The incident occurred at around 5:15 pm on Saturday, October 19. [block_2] The pedestrian, a 75-year-old woman, sustained injuries requiring hospital treatment, though she has […]
Drunk Lorry Driver Jailed After Crashing in Family-Filled Pagham Holiday Park
A 50-year-old lorry driver has been sentenced to prison after crashing his vehicle in Pagham while intoxicated, sparking alarm among holidaymakers and nearby residents. Janis Rimovics, who was found to be over three times the legal alcohol limit, collided with a parked car before recklessly entering a bustling holiday park on a Saturday evening during […]
Brighton Teen Jailed for Seven Years Over Knife Attack that Injured Three
A 17-year-old boy from Brighton has been sentenced to seven years of detention after injuring three people in a knife attack on Gardner Street in January. He appeared before Lewes Crown Court on November 6, where he received a four-year custodial sentence followed by three years on licence. Due to his age, his identity remains […]
Hooe A259 Crash: Four in Hospital After Serious Collision
Police are investigating a serious two-vehicle collision that resulted in the closure of a section of the A259 at Hooe for several hours. The incident occurred around 11:20am on Thursday, involving a black Range Rover and a grey Mercedes Sprinter. The Range Rover, traveling eastbound between Pevensey Roundabout and Little Common Roundabout, collided with the […]
Bognor Resident Sentenced for Sexual Communications with a 13-Year-Old
Bognor Man Convicted of Sexual Communications with a Child Bognor Regis, UK – Sacha Dixey, 47, has been found guilty of engaging in sexual communications with a child. The conviction follows a detailed investigation by Sussex Police. Between 10 November 2021 and 22 November 2021, Dixey interacted with a profile of a 13-year-old girl on […]
Three People Rescued from Wreckage Following Serious Collision on Marsh Road, Hooe
Emergency services are responding to a severe road traffic collision involving a car and a van on Marsh Road in Hooe. The incident, which occurred at 11:26 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, has left three people trapped in the wreckage. A Spokesman for National Highways said: The A259 in East Sussex is closed in […]
46 Treated, Four Arrested During Eventful Lewes Bonfire 2024
Sussex Police and local emergency services have expressed their gratitude to everyone involved in making Lewes Bonfire Night 2024 a resounding success. Despite higher attendance than last year, with an estimated 40,000 revelers, the event unfolded safely and smoothly, with most crowds dispersing by midnight into November 6. [block_2] The Lewes Bonfire celebrations, known for […]
Six-Year-Old Boy Injured in Hastings E-Scooter Collision
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a six-year-old boy was injured in a collision with an e-scooter near the Priory Meadow shopping centre in Hastings. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 29, around 4:19 pm, as the 40-year-old e-scooter rider traveled eastbound along the pavement. [block_2] The young pedestrian sustained minor injuries and was […]
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. [block_2] 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 […]
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. [block_2] Oryakhail faces charges of sexual assault and stalking and is currently […]
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. [block_2] A woman involved in the collision sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition. A man also […]
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. [block_2] The police vehicle was responding to an emergency call at the time of the collision. Following the incident, officers worked swiftly […]
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. [block_2] Eyewitnesses initially reported hearing what sounded like a firework explosion; however, authorities […]
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. […]
