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F&RS Call Ref: 1249 Time: 01:42 -02:40 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - TOWN MEAD, WEST GREEN Incident: FLOODING water leaking in 2nd floor flat and affecting 1st floor flat - entry made to 2nd floor flat and water cylinder isolated and salvage undertaken - electricity supply isolated - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 1272 Time: 12:26-13:05 Location: GRAVETYE WOODS VOWELS LANE NEXT TO BLUEBELL RAILWAY LINE, KINGSCOTE Incident: FIRE 30m of grass on fire on railway embankment - fire caused by sparks from train - 1HR and beaters used by WSF&RS - accidental WrL East Grinstead, L4T East Grinstead POLICE report - Ref: PR42316 / 2013 Incident: Pulborough man charged with drink driving A Pulborough man has been disqualified from driving for 19 months after being convicted for drink driving. Luke Drea, 18, Blackgate Lane, Pulborough was arrested this morning at around halfpast midnight after being seen driving on the A272 dangerously. He was stopped and arrested on the A24 north of Buck Barn and charged with drink driving and driving a vehicle likely to cause danger of injury. He was found to have 71 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, twice the legal limit. He was convicted at Worthing Magistrates Court today and disqualified from driving for 19 months, as well as having to pay a £200 fine, £85 costs and £20 victim surcharge. F&RS Call Ref: 1278 Time: 14:18-14:33 Location: HOUSE - STEPHENS CLOSE, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE skip fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 2HRS - deliberate ignition - WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 1281 Time: 14:44-15:14 Location: AGRICULTURAL NURSERY - LAKE LANE, BARNHAM Incident: FIRE disused mobile home on fire - 2HRS by WSF&RS - area damped down and turned over - deliberate ignition WrL Bognor, WrL Arundel F&RS Call Ref: 1283 Time: 15:26-15:54 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - SHELLEY ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen of 4th floor flat - fire extinguished by WSF&RS - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 1297 Time: 18:06-18:31 Location: HOUSE - GORDON AVENUE, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE fire in first floor bedroom - bedroom lightly smoke damaged - 2BA, 1HR, 1Co2 extinguisher and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - accidental WrLx2 Chichester return to previous window 
F&RS Call Ref: 1306 Time: 01:03-02:53 Location: NEAR FORD AIRFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE - ROLLASTON PARK, FORD Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE RSPCA officer in attendance - tethered horse entwined by its hoof and shoe in chain - horse released by TRU officers and vet using bolt croppers - TRU Officers x5 F&RS Call Ref: 1316 Time: 10:07-11:39 Location: DOMESTIC GARAGE - THE CRESCENT, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE domestic garage 5mx5m destroyed by fire - exterior of neighbouring bungalow 5% damaged by fire - 4BA, 4HRs by WSF&RS WrLx2 Horsham, WrL Billingshurst, WrL Crawley Photos available - Copyright Eddie Howland - Phone: 07973 518828 F&RS Call Ref: 1327 Time: 10:25-10:57 Location: PRIVATE SCHOOL - GRATWICKE ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - strong smell of burning - search made of property by WSF&RS - small fire in light fitting in basement store - electricity supply isolated and fitting disconnected - 1 ladder and small tools used - accidental - safety advice given - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 1330 Time: 11:40-12:55 Location: WOODS OFF LIMBOURNE LANE, FITTLEWORTH Incident: FIRE 1 acre of undergrowth and chestnut plantation severely damaged by fire - 2HRs, water knap pack sprayers and beaters used by WSF&RS WrL Petworth, WrL Billingshurst, L4T Midhurst, L4T Petworth, L4T Storrington F&RS Call Ref: 1334 Time: 12:09-13:08 Location: AGRICULTURALL NURSERY LAND - GREEN LANE, MERSTON Incident: FIRE dung heap on fire and spread to hedgerow - 2HRs and drag rakes used by WSF&RS - accidental WrL Bognor, WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 1346 Time: 14:53-15:13 Location: REAR GARDEN OF HOUSE - GALES DRIVE, THREE BRIDGES Incident: FIRE panel fence alight - 1HR by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 1354 Time: 17:29-18:10 Location: COWFOLD ROAD, BOLNEY Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars and 1 van - 3 persons released before arrival of WSF&RS - 1 female adult extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Burgess Hill, HRT Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 1358 Time: 20:30-20:54 Location: HOUSE - EAST HAM ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE fire involving cooker and extractor fan - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - inspection made using thermal imaging camera - cooker and fan isolated - accidental - WrLx2 Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 1362 Time: 21:53-22:25 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - LINDALE PLACE, STORRINGTON Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - small fire involving cooking in kitchen of flat- fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - rest of flat heavily smoke logged - elderly female occupier assisted from flat and given oxygen for smoke inhalation before being taken to hospital by ambulance - flat ventilated by WSF&RS using 2BA - accidental - WrLx2 Storrington return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 1377 Time: 10:02-12:14 Location: RIVER BANK OFF LOXWOOD ROAD, RUDGEWICK Incident: Assistance to RSPCA mare and foal trapped in thick mud on opposite steep bank of river - mare and foal removed from river bank by TRU officers using animal rescue equipment - both horses checked over by vet - TRU Officersx6 F&RS Call Ref: 1386 Time: 12:33-12:48 Location JUNCTION OF EAST HARTING STREET AND EASTFIELD LANE, EAST HARTING Incident: RTC collision involving car and motorbike - no persons trapped - scene made safe by F&RS - WrL Petersfield F&RS Call Ref: 1392 Time: 13:21-13:33 Location: HOUSE - BRENDON ROAD, SALVINGTON Incident: FIRE smell of burning - investigated by WSF&RS - fire in electric shower in bathroom - electrics isolated - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing POLICE report - Ref: PR42278 / 2013 Time: 3.25pm Location: A27 Portfield roundabout, Chichester Incident: Serious collision closes eastbound A27 at Chichester Traffic is being diverted off the eastbound A27 at the Portfield roundabout at Sainsburys onto the A285 for a short distance before rejoining the carriageway. The road is likely to be closed for a few hours. The A27 eastbound at the Portfield roundabout in Chichester has been closed due to a serious collision. Emergency services were called at 3.25pm today to a collision between a car and a pedestrian. A man, believed to be the pedestrian, has been taken to St Richards Hospital in Chichester. Westbound carriageway was closed for a short while but reopened at 4.10pm. Anyone who witnessed what happened to asked to call 101 quoting Operation Elston or eMail collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk Update A 58-year-old man from Rustington has been transferred to the neurological unit at Southampton General Hospital following a collision with a car on the A27 eastbound from the Portfield roundabout on Friday 3 May. Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision at around 3.25pm where the pedestrian was lying in the road with serious head injuries. The injured man was crossing the dual carriageway north to south when he collided with a silver VW, driven by a 23-year-old West Sussex woman, that had exited the roundabout and was heading east. F&RS Call Ref: 1405 Time: 19:14-19:55 Location: HURSTPIERPOINT ROAD, WINEHAM Incident: RTC involving assistance to ambulance paramedics - 1 motorbike off road - male motorcyclist in deep ditch - male motorcyclist removed from ditch on a stretcher by ambulance paramedics assisted by WSF&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Henfield return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 1419 Time: 10:39-11:15 Location: BUILDING USED AS A BAR - CHURCH ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE Smoke issuing - fire in basement air conditioning unit - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - basement slightly smoke logged - accidental WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Haywards Heath F&RS Call Ref: 1430 Time: 15:01-15:26 Location: WOODS OFF KIDBOROUGH ROAD, GOSSOPS GREEN Incident: FIRE fire involving a tree extinguished by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley, L4T Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 1442 Time: 20:44-21:16 Location: GROUND FLOOR FLAT - HAZELGROVE ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FIRE flat heavily smoke logged - small fire in kitchen extinguished by WSF&RS using 4BA, 1HR - accidental - WrLx2 Haywards Heath F&RS Call Ref: 1465 Time: 16:30-16:43 Location: REAR GARDEN OF HOUSE - BARTON WALK, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE barbeque cylinder on fire - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - cylinder made safe - accidental - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 1471 Time: 19:28-19:44 Location: REAR OF HOUSES - COOMBE RISE, FINDON VALLEY Incident: FIRE shed severely damaged by fire - adjacent shed slightly damaged by radiated fire and heat - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - area damped down and turned over - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing return to previous window
POLICE report - Ref: PR42328 / 2013 Location: Duncton Incident: motorists stopped on way to breakfast club at Goodwood After complaints from residents officers from Midhurst and Petworth Neighbourhood Policing Team working in conjunction with the Roads Policing Unit conducted motoring checks in Duncton village. This was in response to complaints from residents and parish councils throughout the Midhurst and Petworth area regarding speeding motorists heading to the Breakfast Club at Goodwood. In the two hours that checks were conducted 18 vehicles were stopped - one for an expired MOT, one for no seatbelt, 15 for excess speed and a motorcyclist for having an illegal rear number plate. F&RS Call Ref: 1498 Time: 13:38-14:01 Location: WOODLAND BEHIND MEDWAY COURT BIRCHES ROAD, ROFFEY Incident: FIRE in undergrowth 5mx5m - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 1507 Time: 18:59-19:40 Location: REAR OF HOUSES - BOUNDARY ROAD, LANCING Incident: FIRE derelict wooden hut 3mx4m in woodland area 100% damaged by fire - 1HR by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Lancing F&RS Call Ref: 1508 Time: 19:01-19:38 Location: DISUSED STABLE REAR OF PUB - HIGH STREET, ANGMERING Incident: FIRE fire involving disused stable building - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition WrL East Preston, WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 1516 Time: 21:01-21:09 Location: VICTORIA PARK, WORTHING Incident: FIRE disposable barbeque in bin - 1HR by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Worthing return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 1519 Time: 00:11-08:02 Location: WORKSHOP & TYRE STORE - B2201 SIDLESHAM Incident: FIRE 2 single storey warehouses 30mx20m - 1 warehouse used for the storage of approx 100 used tyres - building well alight - road closed by police - 40% of the building destroyed by fire - 4HRS, foam HRs, BA and 1 ALP used by WSF&RS - thermal imaging camera used to monitor adjacent building and check for further hot spots - incident under investigation WrLx2 Chichester, WrL Selsey, WrL Bognor, CU Bognor, ALP Worthing and relief crews return to previous window
POLICE report - Ref: PR42292 / 2013 Time: 1.35am Location: A272 Cowfold Road, Bolney Incident: Milk tanker crash closes A272 A milk tanker driver was taken to hospital after his lorry left the A272 Cowfold Road at Bolney in the early hours of this morning . Emergency services were called to the scene at 1.35am where the tanker, believed to be carrying around 22,000 litres of milk had tipped on to its side. The driver was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital at Brighton with serious injuries, which are not thought to be life-threatening. The road was closed to allow rescue and recovery work to take place and another tanker had to be called in to transfer the milk. It remained closed at 8am, causing rush hour disruption. Anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw the tanker beforehand is asked to call Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 58 of 07/05. F&RS Call Ref: 1525 Time: 01:40-05:18 Location: COWFOLD ROAD, BOLNEY Incident: RTC involving articulated milk tanker overturned into field - driver released before arrival of WSF&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - small leak of milk from tanker stemmed by WSF&RS - milk transferred to 2nd tanker -assistance to police given by WSF&RS by providing lighting to aid vehicle recovery WrLx2 Haywards Heath, HRT Crawley, WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 1537 Time: 10:48-11:04 Location: NURSING HOME - KINGS ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: RESCUE elderly lady shut in lift - released by WSF&RS working with lift engineer - lift isolated and left with engineer - WrL Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 1554 Time: 19:14-19:30 Location: ARUNDEL ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE car severely damaged by fire - 2BA, 2HRS used by WSF&RS - accidental - incident left with police for traffic control - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 1560 Time: 20:32-20:50 Location: BUSINESS PARK BLATCHFORD ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE skip at the rear of business units well alight on arrival of WSF&RS - 2HRs used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 1563 Time: 23:53-00:32 Location: OFFICE BUILDING - CRESCENT ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE alarm sounding - smell of burning in building investigated by WSF&RS - small fire in ground floor light fitting - fitting isolated and removed - accidental - WrL Worthing return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 1583 Time: 16:28-17:02 Location: A23 SOUTHBOUND HICKSTEAD TO MUDDLESWOOD Incident: FIRE fire in engine compartment of small commercial vehicle - removal of engine insulation and 1HR used by WSFRS to extinguish WrL Burgess Hill F&RS Call Ref: 1584 Time: 17:02-17:49 Location: EMSWORTH COMMON RD, ALDSWORTH Incident: RTC involving 1 car - female casualty extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance WrLx2 Havant, HRT Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 1587 Time: 19:02-19:17 Location: TILGATE FOREST, BRIGHTON RD, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE rubbish alight by trees - extinguished using buckets of water - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 1592 Time: 20:05-21:06 Location: HOUSE, HOE LANE, FLANSHAM, BOGNOR REGIS Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney gear used to extinguish - TIC used to check for hot spots - advice given to occupier - WrL Bognor Regis F&RS Call Ref: 1593 Time: 20:35-20:45 Location: FLAT, LONDON RD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE small fire in kitchen - out before arrival of crew - inspection and advice only by WSFRS - accidental ignition - WrL East Grinstead return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 1595 Time: 00:55-01:13 Location: HOUSE, ARGUS WALK, BEWBUSH Incident: FIRE involving garden shed approx 6m by 4m - extinguished by WSFRS using 1 HR - shed sustained 25% fire damage and 25% heat and smoke damage - advice given to occupier - believed deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 1643 Time: 23:13-00:58 Location: PITSHAM LANE, MIDHURST Incident: FIRE 2 timber telegraph poles on fire in field - power isolated by electricity company - electricity board representative in attendance - poles allowed to burn out under control - accidental - WrL Midhurst, L4T Midhurst
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F&RS Call Ref: 1651 Time: 09:08-9:23 Location: REAR OF SHOPS - QUEENS SQUARE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE smouldering rubbish in wheelie bin extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley
F&RS Call Ref: 1663 Time: 14:32-15:00 Location: STABLE BLOCK - UPPER KINGSTON LANE, SOUTHWICK Incident: FIRE Bonfire - unattended bonfire reduced in size and damped down by WSF&RS using 1HR - WrL Shoreham POLICE report - Ref: PR42350 / 2013 Location: B2116 Wheatsheaf Road near Henfield Incident: Fatal motorcycle collision near Henfield At 7:10pm tonight police were called to a motorcycle collision on the B2116 Wheatsheaf Road near Henfield. The rider, 49 years old, Ricky Baker of Blackstone Lane, Blackstone was sadly declared dead at the scene. The Suzuki motorbike is believed to be the only vehicle involved and it appears the collision occurred when the rider lost control on a left hand bend. The collision was reported by a passing motorist some time after it happened, so any witnesses who saw the collision or the bike on the road earlier that evening is asked to call Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Easdale. F&RS Call Ref: 1669 Time: 17:16-17:37 Location: M23 SOUTHBOUND JUNCTION 10 CRAWLEY TO 10A, MAIDENBOWER Incident: RTC involving car in collision with central reservation - no persons trapped - male driver treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 1672 Time: 19:05-19:40 Location: A27 WESTBOUND, POLING CORNER TO CROSSBUSH Incident: RTC involving jacknifed HGV on its side - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police WrL Littlehampton, WrL Arundel, WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 1676 Time: 20:50-21:42 Location HOUSE - EAST BRACKLESHAM DRIVE, BRACKLESHAM Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - extinguished by WSF&RS using low pressure HR, chimney equipment - thermal imaging camera used for inspection WrL East Wittering return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 1687 Time: 07:45-08:40 Location: RIVER BANK OFF OLD SHOREHAM ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: RESCUE Person trapped - 1 male adult trapped in mud up to his knees on river bank - man rescued by WSF&RS technical rescue unit using an inflatable pathway and working with the inshore lifeboat team - once released the man was given a precautionary check up by ambulance paramedics TRU Officers x5, WrL Shoreham F&RS Call Ref: 1689 Time: 08:48-09:39 Location: BRIGHTON ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: RTC collision involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - small fuel spillage made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police WrL Shoreham F&RS Call Ref: 1699 Time: 12:21-13:2 Location: 2nd FLOOR FLAT - HIGH STREET, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire in bin in 2nd floor flat - bin and table removed from flat and extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - incident left with police and property management rep - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 1717 Time: 23:41-00:07 Location: ARCHWAY OF VIADUCT - GARDEN WOOD ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE building supplies stored in archway on fire - fire extinguished by WSF&RS using buckets of water and back pack sprayer sprayer - deliberate ignition WrL East Grinstead return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 1733 Time: 16:08-16:45 Location: HOUSE - PIPERS LANE, NORTHCHAPEL Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and HR used by WSF&RS - fire safety advice given - WrL Petworth POLICE report - Ref: PR42349 / 2013 Time: 6pm Location: South Downs near Fulking. Incident: Appeal for witnesses to 4x4 incident on South Downs Shortly after 6pm tonight, emergency services were called to an incident on the South Downs near Fulking. A Land Rover was being driven by a 26-year-old man from Brighton on a bridleway on Perching Hill, with Edburton Road being the closest main road. The driver lost control of the vehicle and it fell down a steep grassy hill, hitting a tree on a raised bank at the bottom. Rescue teams worked in harsh conditions at the remote location for an hour and a half to free the driver. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital by a coastguard helicopter and was assessed to have serious but not life threatening injuries, including a broken leg. Two male passengers were also treated at the hospital for minor injuries. Sussex Police are asking for any witnesses to the incident - or anyone who saw the old-style Land Rover with a G registration plate driving on the Downs beforehand - to call them on 101 quoting incident 1068. F&RS Call Ref: 1735 Time: 18:05-20:00 Location: OFF EDBURTON ROAD, FULKING Incident: RESCUE landrover off road and down the side of steep hill - total of 3 male adults extricated by WSF&RS and assessed by ambulance paramedics and HART team at the scene before being taken to hospital by coastguard helicopter WrL Henfield, WrL Steyning, HRT Worthing, L4T Shoreham, L4T Storrington, TRU officersx5 F&RS Call Ref: 1737 Time: 19:00-19:35 Location: HOUSE - THE HARROWS, TILLINGTON Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment. roof ladder and triple extension ladder used by WSF&RS - fire safety advice given WrL Petworth F&RS Call Ref: 1742 Time: 22:02-22:17 Location: PUB - NORTH HEATH LANE, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE fire in cooler in pub cellar - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - cooler inspected using thermal imaging camera and fire safety advice given - accidental - WrLx2 Horsham return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 1745 Time: 03:01-03:31 Location: HOUSE - SUNDEW CLOSE, BROADFIELD, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire in light fitting on 2nd floor of house due to internal flooding - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - electrics isolated by WSF&RS and advice given to occupier - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley POLICE report - Ref: PR42362 / 2013 Time: 10pm Location: Rowan Way, Bognor Incident: man dies following an incident in Bognor A 20-year-old man has died following an incident in Bognor. Police received a report of a hit and run incident in Rowan Way, Bognor, just after 10pm today. The injured man Charlie Hancock, of Nyetimber Lane, Pagham, was taken to St Richards Hospital, Chichester, where he died in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Police are in liaison with his family. A 41-year-old local man, believed to be the driver of the car, was arrested for grievous bodily harm at the time. This is now being treated as a murder investigation by Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team working in conjunction with colleagues in West Sussex. UPDATE Man found guilty of manslaughter in Bognor hit and run - Feb.2014 F&RS Call Ref: 1758 Time: 12:02-12:47 Location: HOUSE - EDGEHILL CLOSE, WORTHING Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE Assistance to RSPCA - seagull trapped in netting - seagull released by WSF&RS using ALP and left in the care of RSPCA officer WrL Worthing, ALP Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 1762 Time: 12:47-13:27 Location: FARMLAND OFF TANGMERE ROAD, TANGMERE Incident: FIRE 500 tonnes of straw and manure - approx 150 tonnes involved in fire - fire break made by WSF&RS using on site machinery - straw and manure allowed to burn out under control - accidental - WrLx2 Chichester, L4T Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 1771 Time: 16:00-17:06 Location: DOMESTIC GARAGE BLOCK - ARUNDEL ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE 2 domestic garages 9mx9m 50% destroyed by fire - 2BA, 1HR , thermal imaging camera and small tools used by WSF&RS - police in attendance - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Littlehampton return to previous window
POLICE report - Ref: PR42366 / 2013 Location: Rowan Way, Bognor Incident: appeal for information after fatal Bognor incident Detectives are appealing for information after a 20-year-old man died following an incident in Bognor last night. Police received a report of a hit and run incident in Rowan Way just after 10pm. The injured man Charlie Hancock, of Nyetimber Lane, Pagham, was taken to St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, where he died in the early hours today. Police are in liaison with his family. Detective Inspector Wendy Burton of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team said: "We are appealing to anyone who saw two men having an altercation while in a grey Chrysler Voyager vehicle in Rowan Way, Bognor, between 9.30pm and 10pm on Monday, to come forward. "We would also like to hear from any friends of Charlie who may have seen him on Monday as we are trying to trace his movements." A 41-year-old local man, believed to be the driver of the car, was arrested for grievous bodily harm at this time and is currently in custody. Anyone with information should contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Southwick.
Man found guilty of manslaughter in Bognor hit and run - Feb.2014 F&RS Call Ref: 1817 Time: 12:02-13:53 Location: SHIPPING CONTAINER outside office & warehouse - MIDHURST ROAD, FERNHURST Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE jack russell dog under shipping container and unable to get out - dog released by TRU officers using animal rescue and lifting equipment - dog left in the care of RSPCA - TRU officersx5 F&RS Call Ref: 1838 Time: 23:23-23:39 Location: SLOUGH GREEN LANE, SLOUGH GREEN Incident: RTC collision involving car overturned on road - no persons trapped - inspection only by WSF&RS - incident left with police WrL Haywards Heath return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 1852 Time: 10:57-11:20 Location: CRICKETERS PUB - A285 DUNCTON Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - inspection only - advice given - WrL Petworth F&RS Call Ref: 1862 Time: 14:40-15:15 Location: HOUSE - PENFOLD ROAD, BROADFIELD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - advice given - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 1866 Time: 16:21-16:47 Location: THE LEAS, RUSTINGTON Incident: FIRE fire in dashboard of car - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS- inspection made using thermal imaging camera - accidental - WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 1868 Time: 18:27-18:57 Location: JUNCTION OF WARNER ROAD AND VINCENT RD, SELSEY Incident: Dangerous structure - unsafe 8 foot tall wall cordoned off by WSF&RS - WrL Selsey F&RS Call Ref: 1870 Time: 19:21-19:41 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - GRASSMERE PARADE, FELPHAM Incident: Dangerous structure ceiling of ground floor communal area of flats partially collapsed - area made safe by WSF&RS using small tools - WrL Bognor return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 1881 Time: 03:24-03:47 Location: HIGHFIELD LANE, LIPHOOK Incident: RTC involving car overturned - no persons trapped - 1 person treated by ambulance paramedics WrL Liphook POLICE report - Ref: PR42390 / 2013 Incident: Man charged with murder following Bognor incident A man has been charged with murder following an incident in Rowan Way, Bognor, on Monday night [13 May] in which a 20-year-old man died. Walter Brazil, 41, of Collyer Avenue, Bognor, has been remanded in custody and will appear at Worthing Magistrates tomorrow. Original reports Man found guilty of manslaughter in Bognor hit and run - Feb.2014 F&RS Call Ref: 1891 Time: 09:48-09:59 Location: OUTSIDE THEATRE - UNION PLACE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE bin fire caused by discarded smoking materials extinguished by WSF&RS using buckets of water - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 1894 Time: 10:02-12:00 Location: WOODLANDS LANE, CHICHESTER Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE Assistance to RSPCA - deer trapped in railings - deer released by TRU officers using hydraulic rescue equipment and left in the care of RSPCA officer - TRU officers x5 F&RS Call Ref: 1903 Time: 13:37-14:00 Location: EAST ASHLING ROAD, EAST ASHLING Incident: FIRE transit van 80% destroyed by fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 1906 Time: 14:40-15:42 Location: COMMERCIAL GARAGE WORKSHOP - LONDON ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE single storey garage workshop 32mx32m with internal mezzanine floor - fire in roof space - 4BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - 5% fire and heat damage - roof sections removed by fire crews for inspection of roof space using thermal imaging camera and small tools - salvage undertaken WrLx2 east Grinstead return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 1919 Time: 01:27-01:42 Location: OUTSIDE RAILWAY STATION, STATION ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE bin fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Burgess Hill F&RS Call Ref: 1927 Time: 10:05-10:20 Location:: NURSING HOME - MILL ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FLOODING Internal Flooding - water supply isolated by WSF&RS - incident handed over to onsite maintenance team - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 1939 Time: 16:25-17:03 Location:: BLOCK OF FLATS - CLERKS ACRE, KEYMER Incident: FLOODING Internal Flooding - overflowing bath in 1st floor flat - water affecting ground floor flat - access made by WSF&RS using short extension ladder - water drained and isolated - salvage undertaken to ground floor flat - electrician in attendance to check electrics - WrL Burgess Hill F&RS Call Ref: 1941 Time: 17:52-18:45 Location:: PRIMARY SCHOOL - KEYNOR LANE, SIDLESHAM Incident: Diesel leak from storage tank rear of school - approx 100 litres of red diesel contained by WSF&RS and small leak cleared using environmental agency absorbent pads - WrL Selsey return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 1967 Time: 13:26-13:39 Location:: BUS STOP - TOLLGATE HILL, BROADFIELD Incident: FIRE fire in rear of double decker bus caused by defective alternator - all persons off bus - inspection and making safe by WSF&RS - fire out on arrival - accidental - WrL x 2 Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 1982 Time: 19:33-19:56 Location:: OFF THORGATE ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE 10 square metres of bushes and trees destroyed by fire - 2HRs used by WSF&RS - adjacent building inspected using thermal imaging camera - deliberate ignition - WrL Littlehampton, WrL East Preston F&RS Call Ref: 1987 Time: 20:16-20:57 Location:: HOUSE - STATION ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS -advice given - WrL Horsham return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 2012 Time: 16:57-17:42 Location:: NORTH MILL BRIDGE - A272 MIDHURST Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars -1 female adult and 1 male adult released by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment - both persons taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrLx2 Midhurst, HRT Chichester POLICE UPDATE - Ref: PR42484 / 2013 A man has died following a road traffic collision in Midhurst. The crash happened on Sunday 19 May just before 5pm on the A272, North Street. The victim and his wife were travelling in their Vauxhall Agila on the bridge that crosses the River Rother when it was in collision with a black Range Rover. The couple, from Guildford, Surrey, were taken to St Richards Hospital in Chichester with what appeared to be minor injuries, but sadly the man died four days later. F&RS Call Ref: 2017 Time: 21:31-22:01 Location:: FIELD OF GATEWAY - OFF LANGTON LANE, HURSTPIERPOINT Incident: FIRE hay bales alight - hay bales extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Hurstpierpoint return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 2025 Time: 06:04-06:34 Location:: MANSION AND SEED BANK - SELSFIELD ROAD, ARDINGLY Incident: FIRE smoke issuing from faulty electric water heater in restaurant - water and electrics isolated by WSF&RS and salvage carried out - accidental - WrL Turners Hill, WrL Haywards Heath F&RS Call Ref: 2028 Time: 10:03-11:20 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - BEACH GREEN, SHOREHAM Incident: FLOODING Internal flooding - from upper flat affecting lower flat - water and electrics in upper flat isolated by WSF&RS WrL Shoreham F&RS Call Ref: 2044 Time: 17:24-17:54 Location: M23 WESTBOUND JUNCTION 9 GATWICK TO JUNCTION 9A GATWICK LINK Incident: FIRE taxi well alight on arrival of WSF&RS - 2BA, 2HRs - accidental - WrL Reigate F&RS Call Ref: 2048 Time: 18:26-18:53 Location: SUPERMARKET - QUEENSWAY, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire caused by electrical fault in fridge unit on shop floor - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - fridge unit isolated - incident left with shop manager - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 2062 Time: 20:53-21:13 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - THAKEHAM ROAD, STORRINGTON Incident: FIRE fire involving cardboard left on cooker hob in flat - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - smoke logging to flat ventilated by WSF&RS WrL Storrington F&RS Call Ref: 2065 Time: 21:32-23:40 Location: 1ST FLOOR FLAT - COVERT MEAD, HANDCROSS Incident: FIRE in living room of 1st floor flat - living room 10% damaged by fire - 100% damaged by smoke - remainder of flat 80% damaged by smoke - 4BA, 3HRs by WSF&RS - flat ventilated using PPV fan and damaged areas cut away - accidental WrLx2 Crawley, WrL Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 2071 Time: 23:41-23:55 Location: HOUSE - MONARCH CLOSE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE bin fire extinguished by WSF&RS using HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Horsham return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 2080 Time: 08:52-09:18 Location: THE GARDENS, FITTLEWORTH Incident: FIRE fire in engine compartment of dust cart - fire out in arrival of WSF&RS - inspection only - accidental WrL Petworth, WrL Storrington POLICE report - Ref: PR42416 / 2013 Time: 9.35am Location: A27 Arundel Road eastbound Incident: A27 and A24 at Worthing closed due to serious traffic collision Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry on the A27 Arundel Road eastbound near Swandean Hospital at Durrington. The A27 is closed with the junctions of the A24 and A280 at Long Furlong for the air ambulance to land. The pedestrian, a man aged 29, has life threatening injuries. The lorry driver has suffered shock. Diversions are in place but drivers are being asked to avoid the area if possible. POLICE UPDATE - Ref: PR42416 / 2013 Time: 13:35 The A27 and A24 at Worthing have now re-opened following a serious road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry on the Arundel Road eastbound near Swandean Hospital. The road was closed at 9.35am after a pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was flown by air ambulance to Southampton Hospital neurological unit, where he is in a critical condition. POLICE UPDATE - Ref: PR42437 / 2013 The 29-year-old local man who was seriously injured after being involved in a collision with an HGV on the A27 Arundel Road, Worthing, has now sadly died. He has been named as Ryan Chapman, of Goldsmith Road, Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 2086 Time: 11:52-11:57 Location: outside FIRE STATION - HURST ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: RTC collision involving car and bicycle - female adult with shoulder injury given 1st aid by WSF&RS and handed in to the care of ambulance paramedics - incident left with police F&RS Call Ref: 2091 Time: 13:40-13:57 Location: TERRACED HOUSE - CONNAUGHT AVENUE, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE fire in microwave in kitchen - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - microwave removed by WSF&RS and kitchen ventilated - accidental WrL Shoreham F&RS Call Ref: 2095 Time: 16:23-17:17 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - WEST PARADE, WORTHING Incident: Internal flooding flooding from faulty boiler affecting flats on 7th floor, 6th floor and 5th floor - water isolated before arrival of WSF&RS - electrics to 5th and 6th floor isolated by WSF&RS - incident left with property caretaker WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 2098 Time: 17:52-18:45 Location: SEMI DETACHED HOUSE - CORFE CLOSE, SOUTHWATER Incident: FIRE in ground floor kitchen - 5% of building damaged by fire - 100% of house damaged by smoke - 2BA, 2HRs by WSF&RS - accidental WrL x2 Horsham, Red Cross Support Unit return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 2113 Time: 00:55-01:19 Location: REAR OF CHURCH - LANGLEY DRIVE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE timber and building materials on fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 2114 Time: 05:43-05:55 Location: REAR OF FISH AND CHIP SHOP - POUND HILL PLACE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE skip on fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 2117 Time: 08:34-08:45 Location: CAMELSDALE ROAD JUNCTION MARLEY LANE, CAMELSDALE, HASLEMERE Incident: RTC collision involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by F&RS - WrL Haslemere F&RS Call Ref: 2134 Time: 15:14-16:00 Location: BEACH OFF SEA DRIVE, FELPHAM Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE Assistance to RSPCA - gull trapped in lobster type pot on top of 30 foot pole - gull released by WSF&RS using a ladder - WrL Bognor F&RS Call Ref: 2135 Time: 16:09-18:21 Location: M23 NORTHBOUND JUNCTION 11 PEASE POTTAGE TO JUNCTION 10, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE in trailer of recycling lorry on hard shoulder of road - 25% of contents damaged by fire- 50% damaged by smoke - 2HRs, 4BA used by WSF&RS together with water from water carrier - police in attendance for traffic control - accidental WrLx3 Crawley, WrC Burgess Hill, WrL Reigate F&RS Call Ref: 2139 Time: 17:08-17:52 Location: 3 STOREY BLOCK OF FLATS - PARK ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE in 2nd floor bedroom - 20% of bedroom destroyed by fire - 4BA, 2HRS and PPVfan used by WSF&RS - 1 male occupant with smoke inhalation given 1st aid by WSF&RS and left in the care of ambulance paramedics - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 2147 Time: 21:21-22:10 Location: LARGE DOMESTIC GARAGE - BOSHAM LANE, BOSHAM Incident: FIRE double garage severely damaged by fire - fire spread to outside porch of detached house - 3HRs, 2BA used by WF&RS - deliberate ignition WrLx2 Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 2165 Time: 23:09-23:43 Location: HOUSE - ROMAN WAY, BILLINGSHURST Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE cat trapped behind kitchen cupboard whilst kitchen being refitted and unable to get out - cat rescued by TRU officer removing cupboard TRU officerx1 return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 2169 Time: 06:39-06:57 Location: BUCHAN COUNTRY PARK, A2220, BROADFIELD Incident: FIRE bin fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley, L4T Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 2174 Time: 09:15-09:36 Location: A282 JUNCTION COOKS HILL, RUDGEWICK Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 1 male adult and 1 female adult medically checked by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS - police in attendance - WrLx2 Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 2200 Time: 17:30-18:12 Location: HOUSE - SELSFIELD ROAD, WEST HOATHLEY Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - small fire in chimney - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - advice given to occupiers WrL East Grinstead F&RS Call Ref: 2203 Time: 19:41-20:27 Location: HOUSE - MIDDLETON ROAD, MIDDLETON ON SEA Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE Assistance to RSPCA - wood pigeon stuck in chimney breast - released by WSF&RS using small tools WrL Bognor F&RS Call Ref: 2204 Time: 19:50-20:56 Location: HOUSE - OLDER HILL REDFORD, NEAR MIDHURST Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - WrL Midhurst, L4T Midhurst POLICE UPDATE - Ref: PR42484 / 2013 Fatal road traffic collision in Midhurst A man has died following a road traffic collision on the A272, North Street Midhurst on Sunday 19 May see here return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 2234 Time: 14:06-14:33 Location: DOMESTIC GARAGE COMPOUND - WICK LANE, FELPHAM Incident: FIRE single storey garage compound - fire on roof caused by hot tar work - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - damaged areas cut away - accidental - WrL Bognor POLICE report - Ref: PR42463 / 2013 Time: 3.09pm Location: A285, Thicket Lane Incident: Car collides with tree in Halnaker, Chichester A 78-year-old driver of a black Mercedes car and his 17-year-old male passenger, have both suffered serious but non life threatening injuries when their car collided with a tree in Chichester today. Police, ambulance and West Sussex Fire and Rescue were called to the incident on the A285, Thicket Lane at around 3.09pm. The driver was taken to Saint Richards Hospital and his passenger was airlifted to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for treatment. PC Jon Lawson from Road Policing Unit said: "If you witnessed the collision or saw the Mercedes prior to the incident then please call 101 quoting serial 926 of 24/5 or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk" The road was closed for several hours whilst West Sussex Fire and Rescue worked to released both men trapped in the vehicle. F&RS Call Ref: 2240 Time: 15:26-16:41 Location: A285 HALNAKER Incident: RTC involving car in collision with tree - 1 male adult released by ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital before arrival of WSF&RS - male adult extricated by WSF&RS working with Doctor and using hydraulic rescue equipment - taken to hospital by air ambulance - oil spillage sanded - WrLx2 Chichester, HRT Chichester, WrL Bognor F&RS Call Ref: 2244 Time: 16:38-17:44 Location: HOUSE - KILNWOOD LANE, FAYGATE Incident: FIRE roof space of single storey extension of detached house - 15% of roof damaged by fire - 4BA, 3HRs and 2 roof ladders used by WSF&RS - damaged area cut away and damped down - accidental - WrLx3 Horsham, WrL Crawley, CU Haywards Heath return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 2255 Time: 06:45-07:43 Location: MUDDLEWOOD ROAD, ALBOURNE Incident: RTC collision involving 1 car - 1 male adult released by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and assisted by ambulance paramedics - man taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Hurstpierpoint, WrL Henfield, HRT Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 2263 Time: 12:39-12:55 Location: FOOTPATH OFF WALLAGE LANE, ROWFANT Incident: FIRE Bonfire - extinguished by WSF&RS using buckets of water - advice given to member of public - WrL Turners Hill F&RS Call Ref: 2273 Time: 17:28-17:44 Location: PUBLIC TOILETS - MIDDLE STREET, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE bin on fire in toilet block - 1HR used by WSF&RS - PPV fan used to clear smoke - deliberate ignition - WrL Shoreham F&RS Call Ref: 2277 Time: 17:38-21:31 Location: FIELD OFF BURNTHOUSE LANE, RUSPER Incident: FIRE shed used as wood store in field destroyed by fire - fire spread from out of control bonfire - 2HRs used by WSF&RS WrL Crawley, L4T Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 2279 Time: 20:15-20:48 Location: OUTSIDE TRAINING CENTRE - SLAUGHAM ROAD, SLAUGHAM Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE Assistance to RSPCA officer - ducklings in drain - assistance needed to cut bars of drain grill - grill cut by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment - incident left with RSPCA officer - WrL Crawley return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 2288 Time: 05:02-05:23 Location: ALLEYWAY REAR OF HOUSE - WESTERN ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE motorbike destroyed by fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 2289 Time: 05:48-06:10 Location: DRIVEWAY BETWEEN FLATS - WESTERN ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE motorbike destroyed by fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 2300 Time: 11:36-11:59 Location: TILGATE PARK, TILGATE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire in wooded area extinguished by WSF&RS using buckets of water - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 2308 Time: 16:13-17:03 Location: TERRACED WINE BAR & RESTAURANT - ST PANCRAS, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE roof space of kitchen annexe at the rear of building well alight on arrival - 100% of 1st floor storeroom damaged by fire - 60% of kitchen damaged by heat and smoke - 60% smoke damage to remainder of building - 6BA, 4HRs used by WSF&RS - electrics isolated and smoke ventilated using PPV fan - damaged areas damped down and cut away - accidental - WrLx2 Chichester, WrL Bognor F&RS Call Ref: 2321 Time: 18:54-19:28 Location: PUBLIC TOILETS - MIDDLE STREET, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE in female toilet cubicle in toilet block - 25% of female toilets damaged by fire remainder damaged by heat and smoke - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Shoreham, L4T Shoreham return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 2334 Time: 00:41-01:11 Location: BUILDING SITE - SCHOOL CLOSE, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE builders skip well alight on arrival of WSF&RS - 1HR used - deliberate ignition - WrL Burgess Hill POLICE report - Ref: PR42465 / 2013 Time: 3.40am Location: Esplanade near Bognor pier Incident: Man injured on Bognor seafront Police are trying to discover how a man sustained serious head injuries on Bognor Esplanade. At 3.40am this morning officers were called to the Esplanade near Bognor pier, after a 21-year old man from Lancashire, who had been visiting friends locally, had been found lying by a bench, with the head injuries which include a fractured skull. He was taken to St Richards Hospital, Chichester, where his injuries have been assessed as serious but not currently life threatening. Detective Constable Neil James said; "It is not clear at this stage how the injuries were sustained and we are investigating the possibility that they were the result of an assault. We are asking anyone who was around the pier area early on Monday morning and who saw anything suspicious, to call us via 101 quoting serial 0154 of 27/5. You can also call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111." F&RS Call Ref: 2347 Time: 09:53-10:24 Location: REAR OF HOUSE - BELSIZE ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE skip fire extinguished by WS&RS using 1HR - accidental - WrL Worthing POLICE report - Ref: PR42475 / 2013 Location: Hollist Lane, Easebourne Incident: Boat and kayak stolen from Easebourne A green glass fibre rowing boat and a Prowler 13 ocean kayak were discovered stolen from Hollist Lane, Easebourne. Both had been secured around a tree with a chain which was cut. The rowing boat is identified with the word 'Crawford' and a telephone number on the side, but the Kayak has no markings. If you have any information regarding their whereabouts, please contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 0561 27/05. You can also call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. F&RS Call Ref: 2349 Time: 10:08-10:20 Location: CRANSTON ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE Assistance to RSPCA officer - ducklings in drain - drain cover removed by WSF&RS - 6 duckings rescued and left with RSPCA officer WrL East Grinstead F&RS Call Ref: 2352 Time: 11:52-13:14 Location: BUNGALOW - FRISTON WALK, IFIELD Incident: FIRE in internal main electrical intake cable and main fuse in electrical cupboard - heavy smoke logging to kitchen and loft space - 4BA, 2 Co2 extinguishers, thermal imaging camera and small tools used by WSF&RS - power isolated by electricity company - accidental WrLx2 Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 2355 Time: 12:51-13:15 Location: PETROL STATION - FISHBOURNE ROAD, EAST FISHBOURNE Incident: FIRE involving power supply in rear office - UPS supply removed from office - office ventilated using PPV fan - accidental - WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 2359 Time: 16:16-17:24 Location: NATURE RESERVE OFF HARWOOD ROAD, ROFFEY Incident: FIRE area of undergrowth alight - beaters and water spray back packs used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Horsham, L4T Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 2362 Time: 17:41-18:42 Location: BRIDLE PATH OFF NUTHURST ROAD, MONKS GATE Incident: FIRE 2 tonnes of wood chippings on fire - fire extinguished by WSF&RS using water supply from landrover, drag rakes and shovels used - deliberate ignition - WrL Horsham, L4T Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 2367 Time: 19:01-19:39 Location: BAKERS - CRAWLEY ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE in bakery ovens in ground floor commercial kitchen - ovens isolated and bread removed - building ventilated using PPV fan - accidental WrLx2 Horsham, WrL Partridge Green POLICE report - Ref: PR42494 / 2013 Time: 8.30pm Location: Wallace Avenue, Worthing Incident: Worthing flat burglary Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a flat in Wallace Avenue, Worthing, which is believed to have happened shortly before 8.30pm tonight. Distinctive items were stolen, including Scuba Diving Equipment such as a First Stage diving Regulator, a Viper Air Sensor, a Sunto Diving Watch, and a Typhoon Diving Knife. Also stolen was a Dell Netbook Inspiration Duo computer, A Hewlett Packard 15" laptop, a Nokia N95 Mobile Phone, a Nokia N6303 Mobile phone, a black leather Italian case made by 'The Point' and a PARKER Duo Fold brown marbled effect pen were also taken. Detective Constable Graham Milner said: "The scuba diving equipment has a limited market and I would ask that anyone who has been offered such items for sale gets in touch with us." Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1419 of 27/5. POLICE report - Ref: PR42462 / 2013 Time: 8.40pm Location: B2110, Brooklands Way Incident: Teenager on bicycle in collision with car in East Grinstead A 15-year-old local boy has been taken to St Georges Hospital, London with serious but non life threatening injuries following a road traffic collision with a Vauxhall car in East Grinstead today. Police and ambulance were called to the B2110, Brooklands Way near Pannell Close at around 8.40pm. PC Steve Creal from the Road Policing Unit said: "I would appeal to any witnesses to this incident to please contact police as a matter of urgency. You can call 101 quoting Op Leysdown or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk "The road was closed for several hours whilst investigation work was carried out and I would like to thank drivers for their patience." The driver of the yellow Vauxhall Corsa, a 19-year-old woman from East Grinstead, along with her 22-year-old female passenger, also from East Grinstead, were uninjured. The teenage boy remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition. return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 2392 Time: 12:41-13:03 Location: HOUSE - CROUCH CROSS LANE, BOXGROVE Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - no occupants in house - burnt cooking removed to open air - smoke cleared using PPV fan - accidental WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 2400 Time: 18:06-18:19 Location: HOUSE - IFIELD ROAD, WEST GREEN Incident: FIRE in washing machine in kitchen - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - washing machine isolated and removed to open air - kitchen ventilated naturally - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley
F&RS Call Ref: 2404 Time: 19:31-19:49 Location: ROOSTHOLE CAR PARK ENTRANCE - HAMMERPOND ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: RTC involving car in collision with tree - no persons trapped - police and ambulance in attendance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Horsham POLICE report - Ref: PR42480 / 2013 Time: 8pm Incident: Man charged with East Ashling murder A man has been charged with the murder of Debbie Levey, who died at her home in East Ashling in January. Phillip Brown, aged 45, a driver, of Latham Road, Selsey, has been charged with murder and will appear before Worthing magistrates tomorrow. Debbie Levey's body was found at her home on 28 January. - see here return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: Call Ref: 2431 Time: 14:55-15:23 Location: FIELD OFF HORSHAM ROAD, STEYNING Incident: RTC involving car off road and into field - no persons trapped - 2 adults removed from car before arrival of WSF&RS - police and ambulance in attendance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Steyning F&RS Call Ref: 2455 Time: 22:16-23:52 Location: WHIP HILL ACCESS FROM JUNE LANE, MIDHURST Incident: FIRE large unattended bonfire in remote location extinguished by WSF&RS using 1 back pack water sprayer WrL Midhurst, L4T Midhurst F&RS Call Ref: 2458 Time: 23:53-00:06 Location: REAR OF RESTAURANT - MARINE PLACE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE 2 wheelie bins on fire - fire caused by discarded smoking materials- 2 HRs used by WSF&RS - area made safe - WrLx2 Worthing return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 2460 Time: 00:55-01:24 Location: OUTSIDE SHOP - SOUTH STREET, WORTHING Incident: FIRE 2 wheelie bins well alight on arrival of WSF&RS - fire alarms sounding in building due to smoke - 1 HR used - deliberate ignition - police in attendance - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 2485 Time: 15:00-17:01 Location: NEW TOWN, COPTHORNE Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE Assistance to RSPCA - cat 16 feet up tree - cat rescued by TRU officers using rope rescue equipment - cat left in care of RSPCA officer WrL East Grinstead, TRU Officerx6 F&RS Call Ref: 2486 Time: 15:18-16:14 Location: HOTEL - CLIMPING STREET, CLIMPING Incident: FIRE fire in tumble dryer in basement laundry room - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - burnt contents of dryer removed to open air and damped down using 2BA, 1HR, 1Co2 extinguisher - 2 PPV fans used by WSF&RS to ventilate basement - accidental WrL Littlehampton, WrL Bognor, WrC Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 2491 Time: 17:28-18:07 Location: WINDMILL ON TRACK OFF A285, HALNAKER Incident: RESCUE 1 tonne internal beam fallen onto leg of male adult - man not trapped on arrival of WSF&RS - man assisted by ambulance paramedics - area around windmill cordoned off and man assisted from windmill by WSF&RS and ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police - WrL Chichester, HRT Chichester, L4T Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 2493 Time: 17:59-18:42 Location: DRIVEWAY OF HOUSE - PETERSFIELD ROAD, MIDHURST Incident: RTC collision involving car and van - 1 male adult assessed by ambulance paramedics before being extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment - man taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Midhurst, HRT Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 2497 Time: 19:43-20:28 Location: BRIGHTON ROAD JUNCTION NEW ROAD, CLAYTON Incident: RTC involving car in collision with tree - driver treated by ambulance service at the scene before being released by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment - man taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Burgess Hill F&RS Call Ref: 2501 Time: 20:06-21:03 Location: HOUSE - ST MICHAELS WAY, PARTRIDGE GREEN Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - advice given to occupants - WrL Partridge Green F&RS Call Ref: 2502 Time: 20:52-21:11 Location: NELSON ROAD, GORING Incident: FIRE post box contents on fire - 1 Co2 extinguisher used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Worthing return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 2507 Time: 01:32-02:00 Location: OLD BROYLE ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: RTC FIRE involving car in collision with tree - no persons trapped - car well alight on arrival of WF&RS - 1HR, 2BA - driver believed to have left the scene before arrival of F&RS - road closed due to tree fallen across main road - police tracker dog used unsuccessfully to attempt to locate driver - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 2519 Time: 10:27-10:42 Location: BLACKWATER LANE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire in dishwasher - out on arrival - inspection only by WSFRS crew - incident left with occupier - WrLx2 Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 2525 Time: 12:56-13:56 Location: HILL BARN LANE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE in grounds of golf club - fire extinguished using backpack - area cordoned off for safety - incident left with Club groundsmen - deliberate ignition - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 2533 Time: 14:35-15:14 Location: CAR PARK, BAFFINS LANE, CHICHESTER Incident: RTC involving 1 car in collision with parked cars and wall - 1 male casualty extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - vehicles made safe by WSFRS - WrL & HRT Chichester, WrL Bognor F&RS Call Ref: 2542 Time: 16:09-16:40 Location: FLAT, HEENE RD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire involving external area of ground floor flat - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR and 2BA - external power supply isolated by WSFRS - 5% of external building damaged by fire - internal building damaged by smoke - accidental ignition - WrLx2 Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 2545 Time: 16:57-17:18 Location: FLAT, BUSHBY CLOSE, SOMPTING Incident: FLOODING involving bathroom of first floor flat - water and electrics isolated by WSFRS - salvage work carried out by crew - incident left with occupier WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 2547 Time: 17:10-17:26 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS, SHELLEY RD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire involving tumble dryer laundry room of block of flats - out on arrival - removal only by WSFRS - accidental ignition WrLx2 Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 2554 Time: 21:19-21:47 Location: BEACH, MARINE PARADE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE section of wooden groyne destroyed by fire - 1 jet and small gear used to damp down and cut away affected area - accidental ignition WrL Worthing POLICE report - Ref: PR42543 / 2013 Time: 10.10pm - 10.30pm. Location: Richmond bar area, Goodwood race course Incident: Appeal for witnesses to assault at Goodwood Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a man which happened at an event at Goodwood race course tonight. The victim, aged 49, from Petersfield, Hampshire, was assaulted by a man in the Richmond bar area at the course between 10.10pm and 10.30pm. He received facial and leg injuries requiring hospital treatment. Detective Constable Kathy Longland said: "The victim was out at an event enjoying the evening when he was assaulted and knocked unconscious. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 quoting serial 0510 of 1/6." Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. F&RS Call Ref: 2560 Time: 23:22-23:36 Location: CATERING VAN, CRAWLEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE in catering van - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - accidental ignition - WrL Crawley return to previous window - next page - June 2013 A working smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you're awake or asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly on alert, scanning the air for fire and smoke and will give you that early warning that could make the difference. click refresh below to check for any further new reports This page is updated on a regular basis, often 4 or more times per day, remember to refresh page...CLICK HERE. Not all call outs are listed - Only reported incidents are logged here
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