Brighton Launches First Legal E-Scooter Hire Scheme as 300 Scooters Planned Across City
Brighton & Hove is entering a new era of transport with the launch of its first government-approved e-scooter hire scheme, offering residents and visitors a legal way to travel across the city. The Beryl e-scooter trial officially launches on Friday 24 July, with an initial fleet of 100 electric scooters available from 20 dedicated hubs […]
Sussex Police Officer Sacked Over Mishandling of Seized Ammunition and Butterfly Knife
A Sussex Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a misconduct panel found he committed gross misconduct by failing to properly store seized ammunition and record a butterfly knife while on duty at Gatwick Airport. PC Oliver Kirkup was dismissed following a misconduct hearing held between 15 and 20 July, where a panel considered […]
Two Arrested for Allegedly Helping Escaped Prisoner as Hunt for HMP Ford Fugitive Continues
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of helping an inmate who escaped from HMP Ford nearly three weeks ago, as police continue their search for the convicted drug offender. Officers are still hunting Oliver Mazirel, 38, who escaped from the open prison near Arundel, West Sussex, on the evening of Tuesday 30 June. Mazirel […]
Man Charged After Stabbing in Littlehampton Leaves Victim in Hospital
A man has been charged after a stabbing in Littlehampton left a 32-year-old man in hospital, as police continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward. Sussex Police were called to High Street at around 9.50pm on Saturday 18 July following reports that a woman had been assaulted. Officers say the suspect then made his […]
Four Hectares Destroyed as Firefighters Battle Large Field Blaze Near Battle
Firefighters spent several hours tackling a large field fire near Battle after flames spread across around four hectares of land during the hot weather. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called at 10.43am on Friday 17 July following reports of a fire in a field close to the railway line off Telham Lane. Two […]
Person Rescued From Sea Off Hastings After Major Overnight Search
A person was pulled unresponsive from the sea off Hastings in the early hours of Sunday morning after a major multi-agency search involving HM Coastguard, rescue boat volunteers, ambulance crews and police. Emergency services were called after reports that a person had entered the water near Hastings Pier before disappearing from view. HM Coastguard immediately […]
Police Appeal for Drivers of Three Vehicles Following Crash Near Gatwick Airport
Police are appealing for the drivers of three vehicles to come forward after a two-car collision near Gatwick Airport, as officers continue their investigation into the incident. The crash, involving a black Ford and a black Mercedes, happened at the junction of Beehive Ring Road and Gatwick Road at around 3.55pm on Wednesday 16 July. […]
Search Stood Down After Reports of Man in Water Near Brighton Palace Pier
A major air and sea search was launched off Brighton seafront after reports of a man possibly in the water near Palace Pier, before emergency crews were stood down when he was found safe ashore. HM Coastguard coordinated the multi-agency response after receiving reports of a person believed to have entered the water at around […]
Police Appeal to Trace Man Following Fatal A27 Collision That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman
Detectives investigating a fatal collision on the A27 that claimed the life of a 20-year-old woman have issued a public appeal to trace a man they believe could assist their enquiries. Sussex Police are urging Mohammed Rasauli, 22, to come forward following the collision on Wednesday, 15 July. Officers say they are carrying out extensive […]
Prolific thief who targeted Bexhill businesses locked up for nearly three years
A prolific burglar who targeted a string of businesses in Bexhill town centre during a three-month crime spree has been jailed for two years and eight months. Bradley Bailey, 38, of Hastings, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday, July 8, after admitting seven counts of burglary other than a dwelling and two counts […]
Woman in Her 20s Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on A27 Near Arundel
A woman in her 20s has died following a serious three-vehicle collision on the A27 near Arundel, prompting an appeal from police for witnesses and dashcam footage. Emergency services were called to the junction of Poling Street and the A27 Arundel Road at around 11.15pm on Wednesday 15 July following reports of a serious collision […]
Man Charged After Peacehaven Collision Investigation
Newhaven man accused of failing to stop and failing to provide a specimen following South Coast Road incident A Newhaven man has been charged with a series of driving offences following a police investigation into a reported collision in Peacehaven. Emergency services were called to South Coast Road during the early hours of Sunday, 6 […]
Police Renew Appeal Following Fatal A27 Collision That Claimed the Life of 20-Year-Old Driver
Detectives investigating a fatal collision on the A27 near Pevensey are appealing for more witnesses as enquiries continue into the crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old man. The collision happened on the westbound carriageway of the A27, approaching Golden Jubilee Way, shortly before 6.30am on Sunday 13 July. It involved a white Mercedes […]
Young man pulled from sea by Selsey RNLI after disappearing beneath waves
Young Man Pulled Unconscious From Sea in Dramatic Rescue Off Selsey A young man was pulled from the sea moments after disappearing beneath the surface during a dramatic RNLI rescue off the West Sussex coast. The incident unfolded at around 1.30pm on Tuesday, 14 July, as Selsey RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat (ALB) was returning to station […]
Lorry overturns at A23 Patcham Interchange causing major traffic delays
A lorry has overturned on the A23 at Patcham Interchange, causing major disruption and lengthy queues on one of Sussex’s busiest routes. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 4pm on Monday following reports that a lorry had overturned on the footpath at the Patcham Interchange on the A23 northbound, close to the […]
Man remanded in custody charged over alleged rape on Eastbourne beach
A man has been remanded in custody after being charged in connection with the alleged rape of a woman on a beach in Eastbourne. Police launched an investigation after receiving a report that a young woman had been raped near the Eastbourne Bandstand late on Thursday, 9 July. The victim, who cannot be identified for […]
Residents told to keep windows shut as major house fire tackled by crews from four counties
Residents have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed as firefighters battle a significant house fire in East Sussex. Emergency services were called to a property in Groombridge Lane, Eridge, at 12.57pm on Monday, 13 July, following reports of a fire. At the height of the incident, 11 fire engines from East Sussex, […]
Drug dealer who fled to Georgia extradited back to UK and jailed for 10 years
A drug dealer who fled the UK while under investigation has been jailed for 10 years after being tracked down in Georgia and extradited back to Britain. Andrew Prince, 29, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on Thursday, 9 July, after admitting a series of serious offences, including conspiring to supply […]
Teenage woman fighting for life after motorcycle crashes into wall in Sussex
A 19-year-old woman is fighting for her life after a motorcycle crashed into a wall in East Sussex, leaving both riders seriously injured. Emergency services were called to Wallsend Road, Pevensey, shortly after midnight on Friday, July 10, following reports that a motorcycle had collided with a wall. The rider, a 28-year-old man from Reigate, […]
Passengers abandon cars and walk to Gatwick Airport as crash causes major traffic chaos
Motorists travelling to Gatwick Airport have faced major disruption after a crash on the airport approach road caused severe congestion, leaving some passengers abandoning their vehicles and walking towards the terminals in a bid to catch their flights. The collision happened on the A23 Airport Way northbound, between the M23 Junction 9A (Gatwick South Terminal […]
Two men given suspended prison sentences over violent Brighton assault that preceded Cameron Devlin’s death
Two men have been handed suspended prison sentences after being convicted of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following a violent assault in Brighton that preceded the death of 34-year-old Cameron Devlin. Cameron was attacked in the early hours of 21 December 2019 after falling asleep outside a shop in North Street, near […]
Body found confirmed as missing 51-year-old woman following Eastbourne appeal
A body found by police has been formally identified as a 51-year-old woman who was reported missing following an appeal to trace her in the Eastbourne area. Karen was reported missing, prompting Sussex Police to issue a public appeal in the early hours of 2 July asking for help to locate her. Police have now […]
Police hunt man after Bradford shooting leaves victim with life-threatening head injuries
Detectives investigating a firearms discharge in Bradford that left a man with life-threatening head injuries have launched an appeal to trace a 24-year-old man they urgently want to locate. Officers from West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are searching for Luqman Khan, from Bradford, in connection with the shooting, which took place on […]
Police investigate linked vandalism attacks after Arundel hotel sprayed with graffiti and pelted with eggs
Police are appealing for witnesses after two acts of criminal damage at a hotel in Arundel are believed to be linked. The incidents happened at The Swan Hotel on High Street, where the historic building was targeted on two separate occasions within the space of a week. In the most recent incident, the hotel’s exterior […]
Taxi driver arrested after pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in Leeds collision
A taxi driver has been arrested after a man in his 70s suffered life-threatening injuries in a late-night collision in Leeds. Emergency services were called to the junction of King Street and York Place at around 11.30pm on Friday, 10 July, following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a taxi. According to West […]
Brighton council ordered to pay pub owner’s legal costs after prosecution collapses
Brighton & Hove City Council has been ordered to pay more than £11,000 in legal costs after abandoning its prosecution against the owner of the Montreal Arms in one of the city’s most high-profile planning disputes. The case centred on the removal of the historic green glazed tiles from the front of the Montreal Arms […]
Wildfire breaks out at Devil’s Dyke as eight fire engines battle blaze in South Downs
Firefighters are battling a large wildfire at Devil’s Dyke in the South Downs after multiple crews were called to the scene. West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said eight fire engines are currently in attendance, supported by firefighters from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, as crews work to contain the blaze. Residents living in […]
Man found dead in central Swindon alleyway as police investigation concludes
Police cordoned off part of central Swindon on Thursday evening after the body of a man was discovered in an alleyway. Emergency services were called to the Rosebery Street area at around 9pm on Thursday, July 9, following reports of an unresponsive man. Wiltshire Police confirmed the man, who was aged in his 50s, was […]
Two boys arrested after major fire tears through former school in St Leonards
Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a major fire ripped through a disused former school in St Leonards, prompting a huge overnight response from firefighters. Emergency services were called to the former Holy Child Jesus School on Magdalen Road at around 5.07pm on Thursday, 9 July, following multiple reports of […]
Disqualified Mustang driver jailed to await sentence after high-speed police pursuit near Swindon
A driver who led police on a dangerous pursuit through Wiltshire in a powerful Ford Mustang has admitted a string of offences after being brought to a stop by tactical police contact. Officers were called at around 9pm on Wednesday, July 8, following reports that a Ford Mustang was being driven dangerously on the M4 […]
