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Sussex Police are urgently seeking public assistance in locating Amelie, a 20-year-old woman who has been reported missing from Bexhill. Officers are concerned for her welfare and are appealing for any information regarding her whereabouts. [block_2] Amelie was last seen in Bexhill town centre but is believed to have travelled by rail to Polegate. She […]
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Man Jailed After Crawley Stabbing Incident
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Three Teens in Custody After Knife Threat in Patcham
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Suspect Arrested After Violent Assault in Brighton
St James’s Street in Brighton was closed on Saturday evening, with bus services diverted following a serious assault. Sussex Police confirmed that a man was arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred on Saturday, 21st September. The suspect was arrested “on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with wounding, and is in custody.” [block_2] […]
Two men have been arrested in connection with a reported rape in Crawley
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Two men have been arrested in connection with a reported rape in Crawley. The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday, September 21, near Broadfield Barton.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Police responded to a report of a rape of a woman in the vicinity of Broadfield Barton, Crawley, shortly after 4am on Saturday, September 21. The victim was safely located and is being supported by specialist officers at this time.”
The men, aged 30 and 31, remain in police custody as the investigation continues.
“Anyone with any information about the incident, including any relevant CCTV, mobile or dash cam footage, is urged to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 215 of 21/09,” the spokesman added.
The police have requested the public’s help in gathering evidence, particularly in the form of any available footage that may have captured the incident.
Specialist officers are working to provide ongoing support for the victim as Sussex Police ..
Appeal for Witnesses After 71-Year-Old Man Attacked Near Horsham
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a 71-year-old man from Horsham, who was walking his dog in the fields off Forest Road. The incident occurred around 6:30 pm on 8 September.
The victim sustained facial injuries after being attacked by an unknown man. The suspect is described as approximately 5’9″, around 60 years old, with grey hair and a full beard. At the time of the incident, he was wearing dark clothing, a blue denim hat, and a belt with three pouches for tools. The suspect was accompanied by four Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
Police have launched an investigation and are urging anyone who witnessed the attack or the moments leading up to it to come forward. Authorities are keen to speak to anyone with information that could help identify the suspect.
If you have any details, please contact Sussex Police online or call 101, quoting serial 1004 of 08/09.
Hastings Man Behind Bars After Setting Two East Sussex Homes on Fire
A Hastings man, Alex Reynolds, has been sentenced to nine years and three months in prison after setting fire to two properties in East Sussex. The 27-year-old, of Edmund Road, Hastings, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on 13 September following a series of arson attacks that put lives at risk.
The first fire occurred on 13 November 2023, at a property in St Marks Close, Bexhill. Police were called to the scene shortly before 10pm, where significant damage had been done to the home. Reynolds was arrested and released under investigation.
However, on 19 March 2024, another suspicious fire broke out at a property in Theaklen Drive, St Leonards. Reynolds was found near the site and subsequently arrested. After thorough investigation, it was revealed that Reynolds was present at both crime scenes. He pleaded guilty to arson charges, first in May at Lewes Crown Court for the Bexhill fire, and then in July at Brighton Magistrates’ Court for the St Leonards incident.
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Lib Dems Suspend Member Following Alleged Sexual Assault at Brighton Party Event
The Liberal Democrats have suspended a member of their party following an allegation of sexual assault during their annual conference in Brighton.
Sussex Police confirmed that a 57-year-old man from Bristol was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after an alleged incident in the early hours of Tuesday at The Grand Hotel, Kings Road. The party’s “Glee Club” event, a light-hearted social gathering where members sing satirical songs about British politics, was taking place at the time.
Reports have emerged that private security staff allegedly escorted a man from The Grand Hotel after a woman attending the event complained of being inappropriately touched on her backside during the gathering. The incident, which occurred during the three-hour Glee Club, was later reported to Sussex Police.
A spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats stated: “We are deeply shocked by this incident. We have fully cooperated with the police in identifying and apprehending the suspect, who has since been ..
