Brighton Crash: Cyclist Flees After Hitting 76-Year-Old Woman
Sussex Police are calling for witnesses following a serious collision between a cyclist and a pedestrian in Brighton. The incident occurred on Saturday, 31 August, at around 5pm on North Road, near the junction with Kensington Gardens. The pedestrian, a 76-year-old woman from Brighton, was crossing the road when she was hit by a man […]
Man Dies in Eastbourne After Being Pulled from the Sea
A man in his 50s from Eastbourne has tragically passed away after being pulled from the sea off the coast of Eastbourne, East Sussex, on Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 1:25 pm on 22nd October, coastguards were alerted to a person in distress in the water. The Eastbourne Inshore Lifeboat was launched immediately, accompanied by a […]
Person Pulled from Water by Lifeboat in Eastbourne Rescue Mission
This afternoon, at approximately 1:25 pm, coastguards were alerted to a person in the water off the coast of Eastbourne, East Sussex. The Eastbourne Inshore Lifeboat was promptly paged and launched, along with a coastguard helicopter from Lydd and local coastguard teams. The lifeboat successfully located the individual and retrieved them from the water, bringing […]
Man Arrested After Knife Incident in Shoreham Residential Street
Police responded to an emergency call last night after reports of a man “acting erratically with a knife” in Kingsland Close. Officers swiftly attended the scene and detained a 36-year-old local man. The man was taken to the hospital due to a medical condition, but he has since been discharged. A knife was recovered from […]
Police Appeal for Help Identifying Suspect in Burgess Hill Burglary
Mid Sussex Police have launched an appeal for assistance in identifying a person they would like to speak to in connection with a residential burglary that occurred on London Road, Burgess Hill, on 3 October 2024. The incident, which took place earlier this month, is currently under investigation, and officers are seeking information from the […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Fatal Collision on A27 in Falmer
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following a tragic collision on the A27 in Falmer that claimed the life of a 23-year-old pedestrian. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 10:35 am on Friday, 18 October, after receiving reports of a collision involving a coach and a pedestrian. Despite efforts from first responders, […]
Life Changing Collsion on the A27 Near Brighton
A serious collision on the A27 at Falmer, Brighton, has caused significant traffic disruption throughout the day. Emergency services, including Sussex Police and National Highways, have been on the scene managing the situation and working to reopen the road. Sussex Police have confirmed that the A27 has fully reopened following the earlier crash at Falmer. […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Hove Bus Assault
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a disturbance on board a bus in Hove. The incident took place on a number 1 bus travelling eastbound along Church Road at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9. A passenger was reportedly assaulted by a suspect, prompting other passengers to leave the bus, which was […]
Man Found Dead in Worthing Car Park After Welfare Concerns
Sussex Police were called to Eriswell Road car park in Worthing after concerns were raised for a man’s welfare on Wednesday, October 2. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 36-year-old man from Lancing who was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The emergency call was made around 2:55 p.m., prompting a swift emergency services response. Despite […]
Hastings Man Convicted of Brutal Assault on Elderly Pensioner
A Hastings man has been convicted of violently assaulting a 77-year-old pensioner, leaving him with serious injuries. Joseph Charlott, 22, of Deepdene Gardens, Hastings, appeared at Lewes Crown Court, where a jury found him guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, assaulting an emergency worker, possession of an offensive weapon, and criminal damage. The […]
Woman Arrested After Stabbing Leaves Bexhill Man Fighting for Life
Emergency services rushed to Windsor Road, Bexhill, on Monday afternoon following reports of a stabbing. Paramedics treated a 35-year-old man at the scene for knife injuries to his chest before transporting him to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition. A 23-year-old woman from Bexhill has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm […]
Man Charged After Damaging Bus and Indecent Exposure in Brighton
A 57-year-old man has been charged following an incident in Brighton, where a bus was damaged, and he was reported to have exposed himself in public. Phillip Murphy, of Selsfield Drive, was arrested by police on Western Road, near Western Terrace, at around 5:50 PM on October 6, after officers responded to reports of criminal […]
Two Former Sussex Police Officers Win Appeal Against Assault Conviction
Following their conviction, Lott and Groves were dismissed from Sussex Police during an accelerated misconduct hearing in July 2023. However, the officers challenged the verdict, and their appeals were upheld at the Crown Court, clearing their names.
Man Charged with Intent to Supply Class A Drugs in Hove
A 28-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being charged with possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply, following a proactive operation by Sussex Police in Hove. The incident occurred on Friday, October 4, when plain clothes officers from the Tactical Firearms Unit (TFU) noticed a taxi passenger acting suspiciously. The vehicle […]
Arrest Made Following Fatal Crash on A21
Sussex Police are urgently appealing for witnesses and information following a tragic collision on the A21 near Robertsbridge. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 10, at the John’s Cross roundabout. The collision involved a white Ford Transit van and a red Honda motorcycle. Officers are conducting a […]
Two-Year Detention for Brighton Teen in Vicious Knife Attack
A teenager who attacked a woman in Brighton, leaving her with a serious stab wound, has been sentenced to a two-year detention and training order. The 17-year-old, whose identity is withheld for legal reasons, carried out the assault on Saturday, 25 May, in Church Place. The incident began as a verbal altercation between the 37-year-old […]
Eastern Road Closed as Man Climbs Scaffolding in Brighton
Eastern Road in Brighton, near the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), has been closed in both directions as emergency services respond to reports of a man climbing scaffolding around a building. The incident has led to the closure of the road between Paston Place and Sudley Place, with police and other emergency responders on the […]
A27 Road Closure Between Lancing and Shoreham-by-Sea Due to Police Incident
The A27 in West Sussex is currently closed in both directions between the A2025 at Lancing and the A283 at Shoreham-by-Sea due to a police-led incident. Sussex Police are in attendance, and motorists are being advised to expect significant delays and use diversion routes. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.