Police Investigate Littlehampton Collision Involving Child
Police are seeking witnesses and information following a collision in the Wick area of Littlehampton on Saturday, May 4th. [block_2] The incident occurred at approximately 11:30am in Daisyfields and involved a black Mercedes A180 and a grey Ford Transit van. A five-year-old girl, who was a passenger in the Mercedes, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries […]
Sergeant Alec Barrett Nominated for Police Bravery Awards After Heroic Intervention
A courageous act of selflessness and bravery by Sussex Police Sergeant Alec Barrett has earned him a nomination for the national Police Bravery Awards 2024. Despite suffering a life-changing injury, Sergeant Barrett’s heroic intervention stopped a gang of violent assailants from further harming members of the public. [block_2] On April 2, 2023, reports flooded in […]
Man Sentenced to Over a Decade in Prison Following Violent Incidents in Brighton
Joel Elliott, a 34-year-old resident of Springfield Road in Brighton, has been sentenced to over a decade in prison after pleading guilty to two violent incidents that occurred in the city during October last year. [block_2] The Incidents
Police Seek Witnesses to Brighton Assault
Around 6.42pm this evening, Sussex Police Officers responded to a report of a serious assault in the vicinity of Whitehawk Way, Brighton. A man sustained a head injury in the incident and was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment. [block_2] Sussex police have issued an appeal, “Our enquiries are ongoing and the public can […]
Sussex Police Sergeant Charged with Sexual Assault by Touching
A Sussex Police officer, Sergeant Matthew Crane, 47, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault by touching, following an investigation. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorised the charges, which involved a woman known to him. [block_2] The alleged incidents occurred on 19 September 2023 while Sergeant Crane was on duty. In light of […]
Brighton Knife Attacker Sentenced to Over a Decade in Prison
[block_2] Joel Elliott, 34, of Springfield Road in Brighton, has been sentenced to over a decade in prison following two violent incidents in Brighton last October. Elliott appeared at Lewes Crown Court on Friday, May 10, where he pleaded guilty to the crimes.
Sussex Police Officer Charged with Causing Serious Injury in Eastbourne Crash
A Sussex Police officer has been charged with causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention in Eastbourne. [block_2] Following a thorough investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised the charge against PC Ben Carslake, 30. He is scheduled to appear at Guildford Magistrates’ Court on 24 June.
Witnesses Appeal Following Serious Collision in Climping
[block_2] Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A259 Greavatts Lane in Climping. The incident involving four vehicles occurred at approximately 5.30pm on Tuesday, 14 May.
Bexhill Charity Pitstop Youth Workshop Targeted in Raid
In the early hours of May 11th, the Pitstop Youth Workshop in Bexhill, a newly established facility by the Pit-Stop Youth Trust, was targeted in a devastating ram raid. At around 1am, the workshop was broken into using a stolen electric vehicle. According to the charity, a van is also believed to have been involved […]
Driver Arrested for Drink Driving after Offham Pub Smash
Photo – Keith Johnson
Urgent Appeal: Two Teenagers Missing from Hastings
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal for information regarding two teenagers, Alexx, 14, and Paige, 15, who are missing from Hastings. The pair were last seen this morning and are believed to be together. [block_2] Alexx is described as 5’4″ with a slim build. She has brown hair, which features a hint of purple, […]
Manhunt for Two Suspects in Hastings Fatal Hit-and-Run
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Suspect Sought After Assault on Uckfield PCSO
Sussex Police are seeking public assistance after a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) was assaulted in Uckfield town centre. The incident occurred on April 29 at 9.10pm on the High Street. [block_2] During a routine patrol, officers observed a cyclist on an electric bike without a helmet or lights. The rider, attempting to evade police, […]
Sussex Police Officer Denies Charges After Fatal Collision
In a hearing at the Old Bailey in London, PC Christopher Corker, a Sussex Police officer, has denied charges related to the death of a man struck by a patrol car in Peacehaven, East Sussex. The incident, which occurred just after 11.10pm on 30 April 2022, resulted in the death of 27-year-old Arthur Holscher-Ermert. [block_2] […]
Man Charged with Rape of Teenage Girl after Woods attack in Newhaven
A 29-year-old man has been charged with the rape and sexual assault of a teenage girl in Newhaven, Sussex Police have confirmed. The incident occurred in Denton Woods on the morning of Friday, 3 May, following an exchange of messages between the victim and the suspect on social media. [block_2] The report of the assault […]
Rowdy Passengers Booted EasyJet Flight at Gatwick
Two passengers were escorted off an easyJet flight from Tenerife South to London Gatwick by Sussex Police, much to the cheers of their fellow travellers. The flight, which landed at 2am on Wednesday witnessed the removal of the duo who were allegedly intoxicated and disruptive throughout the journey. [block_2] Witnesses on board described the pair […]
Rowdy Passengers Booted EasyJet Flight at Gatwick
Two passengers were escorted off an easyJet flight from Tenerife South to London Gatwick by Sussex Police, much to the cheers of their fellow travellers. The flight, which landed at 2am on Wednesday witnessed the removal of the duo who were allegedly intoxicated and disruptive throughout the journey. Witnesses on board described the pair as […]
Rowdy Passengers Booted EasyJet Flight at Gatwick
Two passengers were escorted off an easyJet flight from Tenerife South to London Gatwick by Sussex Police, much to the cheers of their fellow travellers. The flight, which landed at 2am on Wednesday witnessed the removal of the duo who were allegedly intoxicated and disruptive throughout the journey. Witnesses on board described the pair as […]