BTP Kent Officer Off Duty Detains Spitting Offender
An off-duty British Transport Police (BTP) officer played a crucial role in managing a volatile situation at Moulsecoomb railway station. [block_2] While travelling through the area, the off-duty officer observed a group of 15 youths involved in an altercation with Southern Rail UK enforcement officers on the platform. Without hesitation, the officer got off the […]
Fatal Motorbike Crash in Hailsham: Police Appeal for Witnesses
Police are urgently appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A22 Hailsham Road this morning (15 June). [block_2] Officers were dispatched to the scene shortly after 5am following reports of an incident involving a motorbike. Tragically, the motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man from Eastbourne, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin […]
Suspicious Package Found by MP Jeremy Quin’s Office
[block_2] A police-led incident is unfolding in Horsham by the office of MP Jeremy Quin. Bomb disposal units and the West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (WSFRS) are currently on the scene.
Have You Seen Misty? Dog Stolen in Hove
[block_2] Sussex Police are urgently seeking public assistance in locating Misty, a beloved dog reported stolen from an address in Barnet Way, Hove.
Six Arrested in Peacehaven After Criminal Damage Incidents
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant information, such as CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage, to come forward following a series of criminal damage incidents in East Sussex. [block_2] Residents in Denton, Newhaven, Telscombe Cliffs, and Peacehaven reported damage to the walls and roofs of their properties overnight on Tuesday, June 11.
Seaford Cliff Fall Claims Life of Woman in Her 60s
Yesterday, emergency services were mobilised to Seaford Head due to concerns for a woman’s welfare. The comprehensive response included HM Coastguard, Newhaven Lifeboat, SECAmb, Sussex Police, a Coastguard helicopter, and the KSS Air Ambulance. [block_2] Tragically, a woman in her 60s fell from the cliff and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Stolen Motorhomes Recovered by Police After Dramatic Pursuit
Two stolen motorhomes have been returned to their owner after the suspected thieves were apprehended by Roads Policing Unit (RPU) officers. [block_2] The incident began with a break-in reported at a commercial premises in Lower Dicker, near Hailsham, at about 10:35 pm on Thursday, June 6. Specialist RPU officers from Sussex Police and Kent Police […]
Hundreds Participate in Brighton 2024 Naked Bike Ride
Yesterday, Sunday, June 9th, Brighton hosted one of its most unique and liberating events of the year, the Brighton 2024 Naked Bike Ride. The “protestival” saw hundreds of cyclists come together for a ride through the city, followed by a refreshing sea swim and an exciting beachfront after-party. [block_2] Since 2006, Brighton has joined the […]
Former Cadets Leader Jailed for Historic Sexual Offences
Simon Taplin, a former cadets leader, has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for historical sexual offences against two young girls. Taplin, 64, of Springfield Close in Lavant, was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on 3 June. [block_2] Taplin had been found guilty on 20 February of two counts of indecently […]
Sussex Police Respond to Possible Firearm Incident in Eastbourne
Sussex Police in Eastbourne received reports on June 6th, 2024, of a man potentially in possession of a firearm on a public footpath near Hill Road. The incident prompted an immediate and thorough response to ensure the safety of the community. [block_2] Armed officers were swiftly deployed to the area and conducted extensive searches, aided […]
Dog Walker Receives Sentence for Throwing Spaniel Against Wall
A Brighton man has been sentenced for a disturbing act of animal cruelty. Luke Cobb, 38, of Avondale Road in Eastbourne, was captured on camera hitting a dog’s head against a wall outside a Brighton address on 13 November 2023. The footage led to his arrest later that day. [block_2] Cobb, who owned a dog […]
Cliff Push and Sexual Assault: Man Found Guilty in Shocking Child Abuse Case
Anthony Stocks, 54, previously residing at Icieni Close, Goring-on-Thames, has been found guilty of multiple serious offences including attempted murder and rape. The unanimous jury verdict delivered today includes four counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, and one count each of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual […]
Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder and Rape After Attempting to Murder Child Who Intervened
Anthony Stocks, aged 54, formerly of Icieni Close, Goring-on-Thames, has been found guilty of a series of heinous crimes, including attempted murder and rape. The unanimous jury verdict came after a joint investigation by Thames Valley Police and Sussex Police. [block_2] The shocking case unfolded when Stocks targeted a young girl, subjecting her to rape […]
Woman Violent Assaulted at Camber Sands
Authorities are seeking witnesses following a disturbing incident in the Western Car Park at Camber Sands. On Saturday, May 11, between 5:55 p.m. and 6:10 p.m., a 19-year-old woman was assaulted by another woman. [block_2] The victim later sought medical attention for her injuries. Sussex Police are urging anyone with relevant information, including mobile phone […]
Suspect Charged with Raping Teenage Boy
Sussex Police have charged a man in connection with the grooming and rape of a teenage boy. The disturbing incident unfolded after the boy, under the age of 16, received sexual messages from the suspect on Snapchat. The two arranged to meet in Worthing overnight on April 3/4. [block_2] The victim endured a harrowing experience, […]
Cyclist Attacked by Group of Men in Worthing
Sussex Police are seeking witnesses and information following the assault of a 25-year-old man in Worthing town centre. [block_2] The incident occurred on May 17 around 10pm, primarily in the Montague Street area and at the junction of Shelley Road and Gratwicke Road. The victim, who was riding a bicycle, reported being approached and assaulted […]
Children Injured in Eastbourne Beach Dog Attack
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses and information after two children were injured by a dog at Eastbourne beach. The incident occurred at approximately 10:20am on Monday, May 27, near the Hollywell Café on King Edwards Parade. [block_2] Two young children were bitten by the dog and required hospital treatment for their injuries. Officers responded […]
Police Seek Witnesses after Serious Traffic Collision in Brighton
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving two vehicles on London Road, at the junction of Elms Lea Avenue, Brighton. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 25, at approximately 10:20 am. [block_2] The collision involved a white Vauxhall Vivaro van and a white Vauxhall Astra. The driver of one vehicle, […]