Helicopter Search for Knife-Wielding Motorbike Thief
The Police helicopter was seen circling above Brighton and Hove this afternoon after reports of a man carrying a knife. The National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter provided aerial support to local officers during the search operation. [block_2] According to a Sussex Police spokesperson, the incident began around 11:40 AM on Saturday, May 25, when […]
Vandals Target St Helens Church in Hastings
Hastings Police have announced an increase in patrols around the Old St Helens Church following a significant vandalism incident. Between May 9th and May 16th, individuals gained unauthorized access to the enclosed area of the site and caused extensive damage by smashing sandstone blocks in and around the Tower wall. The destruction has resulted in […]
Vandals Target St Helens Church in Hastings
Hastings Police have announced an increase in patrols around the Old St Helens Church following a significant vandalism incident. Between May 9th and May 16th, individuals gained unauthorized access to the enclosed area of the site and caused extensive damage by smashing sandstone blocks in and around the Tower wall. The destruction has resulted in […]
Worthing Knife Robber Sentenced to Prison
A man who threatened a petrol station worker with a knife in Worthing has been jailed. Matthew Maule entered the premises on Findon Road at around 5am on February 8th this year. [block_2] The worker reported the robbery, but the suspect had fled the scene. Later, another incident involving a knife was reported at a […]
Elderly Pedestrians Injured in Copthorne Van Collision
[block_2] Police are appealing for witnesses after two pedestrians were seriously injured in a collision in Copthorne. The incident occurred around 9:55 am on Saturday, 18 May, near Francis Court Care Home on Copthorne Bank.
Teenagers Arrested Following Barnham Attack
An investigation has been launched following an assault in Barnham. Police are appealing for information after a report of a disturbance at The Passage to India, located in The Square, at 10pm on Sunday, 19 May. A 64-year-old man was assaulted during the incident and sustained facial injuries. The restaurant also suffered damage. Chief Inspector […]
Teenagers Arrested Following Barnham Attack
An investigation has been launched following an assault in Barnham. Police are appealing for information after a report of a disturbance at The Passage to India, located in The Square, at 10pm on Sunday, 19 May. [block_2] A 64-year-old man was assaulted during the incident and sustained facial injuries. The restaurant also suffered damage.
Police Seek Man in Angmering Charity Box Theft
Police are appealing for information following the theft of a charity collection box from a premises in The Square, Angmering, on April 12th. [block_2] The collection box, belonging to a cancer charity, was reported stolen, prompting an investigation by the Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).
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
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