Vehicle Lodged Inside House After Crash Near Eastbourne Shopping Centre
This evening (24th August 2024), emergency services were mobilised to the exit of the Beacon Shopping Centre car park in Eastbourne following a serious incident where a car exited the car park and collided with a nearby house. The impact was significant, with the vehicle ending up 50% inside the property.
Emergency teams from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS), South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb), and Sussex Police promptly responded to the scene. As a result of the incident, the road has been closed to facilitate the safe recovery of the vehicle and to ensure the structural integrity of the building.
Early reports suggest that, fortunately, there have been no serious injuries. However, the situation is still developing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Sussex Police Appeal for Witnesses After Crawley Stabbing Incident
Sussex Police are urgently appealing for witnesses following a violent stabbing incident in Crawley during the early hours of 25 August.
Officers were called to Creaseys Drive at approximately 3.30am after receiving reports of a robbery involving three men. The 20-year-old local victim was not only robbed but also suffered stab wounds to his arm and leg during the attack.
The victim was swiftly taken to the hospital for treatment and has since been discharged. Chief Inspector Pauline Lane, District Commander for Crawley, described the incident as “shocking and violent,” emphasizing the distress it has caused the victim and his family.
“This was a shocking and violent incident which took place in the middle of the night,” said Chief Inspector Lane. “Fortunately, the victim will make a full recovery, but this is a distressing time for him and his family.”
She added, “We are urgently appealing to those who were in the area at the time and those who could help identify the suspects inv..
Suspect Sought in Connection with Hastings Assault
Sussex Police are appealing for information after a serious assault on a woman in Hastings. The incident occurred after a woman in her 30s met a man in the town at around 6.30 pm on 12 June. The two then visited Yates on Robertson Street before returning to a property in St Leonards in the early hours of 13 June.
At the St Leonards address, the woman reported being subjected to a significant assault, which resulted in both internal and external injuries. The suspect is believed to have been captured on CCTV footage at Yates, and police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying him.
Officers believe this man may have crucial information that could aid their investigation. Anyone who recognises the individual or has any relevant information is urged to contact Sussex Police online or via 101, quoting serial 58 of 13/06.
Waddling Ducks Rescued from Busy Eastbourne Road in Uckfield
On Sunday, 15th August, at approximately 5 pm, a waddling of ducks was found wandering dangerously across the main Eastbourne Road in Ridgewood, Uckfield, causing concern among local residents. East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (WRAS) quickly responded to the situation, sending an ambulance to the scene for safety reasons. Rescuers, along with local […]
Half a Tonne of Cocaine Seized from Rubber Dinghy on Sussex Beach, Five Men Arrested
Around £15 million worth of cocaine has been discovered in a rubber dinghy on a beach in Selsey, West Sussex. The significant drug haul, weighing approximately half a tonne, was recovered from a rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) on Monday, August 19. Arrests Made in Connection with the Seizure Ongoing Investigation by the NCA The National […]
Police Respond to Chemical Incident in Brighton, Three Arrested
Emergency services responded to a disturbance at a property on Grand Parade, Brighton, at around 11 p.m. on Friday, August 23. Upon arrival, further information indicated that a chemical incident, reportedly involving ammonia, had taken place inside the address. Fire and ambulance crews attended the scene alongside police officers to assist in evacuating the building. […]
Emergency Services Seal Off Grande Parade in Brighton
In the early hours of Friday morning, emergency services were called to Grande Parade in Brighton after what we understand was due reports of a strong smell of ammonia in a residential property. The incident occurred shortly after midnight, prompting a swift response from local authorities.
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Police officers, fire crews from multiple stations, including Brighton, Roedean, and Hove, were dispatched to an incident and paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service quickly arrived at the scene. Due to the seriousness of the situation, Sussex Police implemented a road closure as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety and allow emergency services to operate without obstruction.
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The road remained closed for approximately an hour while the area was secured and made safe. During this time, local traffic was diverted to alternative routes.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes availa..
Emergency Services Respond to Suspected Substance Attack in Brighton
Emergency services were called to Grande Parade in Brighton shortly after midnight on Friday following reports of an attack involving an unknown substance. A male and a female were targeted by a third party in a residential property prompting a swift response from local authorities. Officers from Sussex Police called Fire crews following reports of […]
Appeal to Find Missing Teenager Tina, 16, Last Seen in Eastbourne
Sussex Police are appealing for the public’s help to find 16-year-old Tina, who has been reported missing from Eastbourne. She was last seen in the town at 2 p.m. on August 19. Tina is described as slim, standing 5’8″ tall, with long brown hair. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a […]
Armed Police Respond to Firearm Scare in Brighton’s City Centre
Armed police were called to Brighton’s city center on Friday, August 9th, following reports of a man brandishing what appeared to be a firearm on Trafalgar Street.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police confirmed the incident, stating, “Armed officers responded to a report that a man was in possession of a suspected firearm in Trafalgar Street, Brighton on Friday, August 9 at around 2.50pm.”
When officers arrived at the scene, it was determined that the item in question was an imitation firearm. A 49-year-old man from Brighton was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Sussex Police are urging anyone with information or footage related to the incident to come forward. “If you have information or footage to report in relation to the investigation, we ask that you contact police. You can make a report online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 845 of 09/08,” the spokesperson added.
Brighton Students Jailed After Importing Cannabis in Hidden Parcels
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Two students in Brighton have been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of importing large quantities of cannabis into the city.
Yu Tang, 26, of Fleet Street, Brighton, and Jiangpeng Wei, 26, of Kingscote Way, Brighton, were involved in a scheme to bring cannabis into the UK from the USA and Canada. The pair were caught after detectives noticed that they were frequently collecting packages not addressed to them from various shared student accommodations across Brighton.
Upon searching these packages, officers discovered significant amounts of herbal cannabis, which had been double vacuum-packed and hidden among everyday items such as T-shirts. The investigation, which began in September 2023, led to the interception or seizure of over 40 parcels from the defendants’ addresses, with the total quantity of cannabis exceeding 40 kilograms.
In addition to the drugs, around £3,500 in cash was also seized during the investigation.
Both Tang and Wei w..
Eastbourne Man Convicted of Multiple Rapes and Assaults on Young Girl
An Eastbourne man has been convicted of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against a young girl following a trial at Lewes Crown Court.
Keith Matthews, 60, of Tintern Close, Eastbourne, was found guilty of subjecting the victim, who was under 13 at the time, to a series of rapes and physical and sexual assaults in May 2020. The distressing incidents came to light when the young girl confided in a family member, leading to a report to Sussex Police.
Matthews was arrested and subsequently charged with four counts of rape of a child, along with one count each of assault by penetration of a child, sexual assault of a child, and cruelty to a child.
The jury reached a guilty verdict after a five-day trial, concluding on Friday, August 2nd. Matthews has been remanded in custody and is set to be sentenced on September 20th at a court to be confirmed.
Detective Sergeant Nick Green, from Eastbourne’s Safeguarding Investigations Unit, praised the victim’s courage in coming forward. He..
Witnesses Sought After Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Camber
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a tragic fatal collision near Camber in East Sussex on Monday, August 12th.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Jury’s Gap Road, east of Camber, shortly after 12:20 pm, where a collision had occurred between a lorry and a motorcycle. Despite the efforts of the emergency responders, the motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man from Hythe, Kent, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
The lorry driver, a 46-year-old man from Romney Marsh, Kent, was unharmed in the incident.
The road was temporarily closed to allow officers to conduct their initial investigation at the scene, but it has since been reopened.
Sussex Police are now appealing to the public for any witnesses or anyone with relevant information to come forward. They are particularly interested in any CCTV, mobile phone, or dashcam footage that may have captured the vehicles in the area at the time of the collision.
Anyone wit..
A23 in West Sussex Closed Southbound Due to Serious Collision Overnight
The A23 in West Sussex has been closed southbound between the M23 J11 and the A272 (Bolney) following a serious collision earlier today. The road closure has caused significant disruption, with Sussex Police currently conducting a detailed collision investigation at the scene.
As of now, there is no estimated time for the re-opening of the A23. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and plan alternative routes as the investigation continues.
Diversion Route:
For those traveling in the affected area, a diversion route has been established. Road users should follow the Hollow Circle diversion symbol on road signs:
Exit the M23 at J11 onto the A264 and head west towards the junction with the A24.
Join the A24 and continue southbound until reaching the junction with the A283.
Exit onto the A283 and travel southeast to connect with the A27.
Join the A27 eastbound and proceed towards Brighton to rejoin the A23.
Motorists are advised to follow the diversion route to minimise de..
Hastings Man Injured in Bottle Attack
Sussex Police closed Station Road in Hastings Sunday morning, Sunday, August 18th, as part of an ongoing investigation into a serious assault.
Emergency services were alerted around 5:30 am to an incident where a 31-year-old man sustained a head injury, believed to have been inflicted by a bottle. The victim was quickly taken to the hospital for treatment.
An 18-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of breaching a restraining order and is currently in police custody. However, the investigation is still active, with officers working to identify and locate additional suspects involved in the incident.
Buses and Trains were diverted away from the area for a short while as police caried out there investigation.
Residents and visitors in the area may notice an increased police presence as enquiries continue. Sussex Police have thanked the public for their patience and understanding during this time.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to ..
Two Men Jailed for Arson and Criminal Damage Across East Sussex
Two men have been sentenced after a series of arson and criminal damage offenses that terrorised communities across East Sussex.
Michael Rodgers, 36, of Battle Road, St Leonards, and Kiarash Majidi, 37, of Grand Parade, St Leonards, were sentenced in July and August following their involvement in a shocking crime spree that spanned several towns, including Eastbourne, Hastings, and Rye.
The spree began on the evening of August 8, 2023, when Rodgers and Majidi targeted a property on Castle Hill Road, Hastings, smashing its windows before moving on to another location. Over the next few hours, they continued their destructive actions, shattering windows at a property on Priory Road in Hastings.
Less than a week later, on August 14, the pair escalated their attacks, causing damage to properties and vehicles across Hastings. Their crimes included smashing windows on Chiltern Drive and setting a car on fire on Linton Road. They also damaged properties on Lower Park Road and continued the..
Six Men Sentenced in Major Cocaine Distribution Network Between Sussex and London
An extensive investigation by Sussex Police’s Serious Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has led to the conviction of six men involved in a large-scale cocaine distribution operation between London and the Sussex coast.
The investigation, which spanned several months, culminated in the seizure of approximately 850 grams of cocaine and over £32,000 in cash. The drugs were being trafficked from London to Worthing, with the operation allegedly distributing up to four kilograms of cocaine worth between £313,600 and £392,000 on the streets.
The operation was orchestrated by a network of criminals, each playing a distinct role in the supply chain. Courier Naim Shala, 45, of Vale Close, Newport, was identified as a key figure, making regular trips from Wembley to Worthing in his Mazda between June and October 2022. He delivered the Class A drugs to an address on Pavilion Road, Worthing, where 31-year-old Kristian Buqa took possession and prepared the drugs for street-level distribution.
Buqa then..
Nine Arrested by Sussex Police Over Protest-Related Crimes
Sussex Police have arrested nine individuals in connection with various protests across the county last week. The arrests come amid a nationwide rise in criminal disorder, which authorities believe is being driven by misinformation and threatening language circulating online.
The operation, which involved significant collaboration between Sussex Police and other agencies, aims to protect local communities and hold accountable those engaging in unlawful activities.
Arrest Details
On 4 August, a 43-year-old man from Bognor Regis was arrested on suspicion of publishing or distributing written material intended to incite racial hatred. He has since been released on bail.
Also on 4 August, an 18-year-old man from Haywards Heath was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offense. He has been released under investigation as inquiries continue.
On 7 August, 45-year-old Joseph Clark, of Hayling Rise, Worthing, and a 42-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of sending..