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POLICE report - Ref: PR44041 / 2013 Time: 2.44am Location: Sefter Road, Bognor Incident: Men arrested and charged following crash at Bognor Two men have been arrested and charged after they lost control of their car and it flipped on to its roof in Sefter Road, Bognor, at 2.44am. The men failed to stop for a police vehicle before their Peugeot crashed. The police vehicle was not involved in the collision. The two men were initially taken to St Richards Hospital at Chichester with minor injuries and then arrested and taken into custody. Mathew Dewey, 19, unemployed, of Tryndel Way, Bognor, was charged with aggravated vehicle taking and causing vehicle damage, and Grant Sandiford, 19, of Kenilworth Road, Bognor, a maintenance employee, has been charged with dangerous driving, driving without insurance, failing to stop for a police officer and aggravated vehicle taking. Both bailed to appear at Worthing Magistrates, 21 January 2014. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11723 Time: 07:59-08:18 Location: CHURCH LANE, ASHINGTON Incident: FIRE tyres and grass on fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Storrington POLICE report - Ref: PR44073 / 2013 Location: Millbank area, Crawley Incident: Two arrested for thefts from vehicles Police are investigating after three vehicles were broken into in The Millbank area of Crawley at the weekend. A Renault Scenic, a Vauxhall Vectra and a Suzuki were entered and items were removed sometime between 11pm on Saturday, 30 November and Sunday, 1 December. A boxed 12 volt in car Ipod & charger, and cash was stolen. A 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy both from Crawley, were arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle. They were questioned and bailed until Friday, 10 January. Any witness or anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 0190 of 12/1 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11744 Time: 16:45-17:12 Location: REAR OF SOUTHDOWN PARK - COLEWOOD ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FIRE Bonfire - unattended bonfire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - WrL Haywards Heath NEWS report - Ref: source Man killed after being struck by train at level crossing A man has died after being struck by a train. He was hit at the level crossing off Drayton Lane, Drayton, near Chichester, at about 7pm. British Transport Police are investigating but said his death was not being treated as suspicious. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11755 Time: 21:43-22:28 Location: HOUSE - UPPER BRIGHTON ROAD, LANCING Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - advice given to occupier - WrL Worthing return to previous window 
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11762 Time: 02:38-03:04 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - ROWLANDS ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire involving cooking in one flat - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - 1 male adult escorted from building due to smoke logging by WSF&RS - 1 PPV fan used to assist in clearing smoke - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11763 Time: 04:44-05:05 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - WINDSOR ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen of flat - burnt items removed by WSF&RS - male occupier led to safety by WSF&RS - PPV fan used to clear smoke logging - advice given to occupier - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing POLICE report - Ref: PR44036 / 2013 Time: today 10am Teenager charged with causing death by dangerous driving following Slinfold crash Brett Hewson, 18, a landscape gardener, of Coombe Hill, Billingshurst, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. This follows the death of two teenagers, William Richardson, 18, of Slinfold and Asa Caudill, 19, of Billingshurst, after the silver Peugoet 306 they were travelling in left the road and collided with a tree in Slinfold, Horsham, on Friday 5 July. He has been bailed to appear before Crawley Magistrates Court on 11 December. original report
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11177 Time: 12:37-14:39 Location: MOBILE HOME PARK - WEST CHILTINGTON LANE, BILLINGSHURST Incident: Making safe mobile home hit by vehicle and in a precarious position - mobile home and 2 touring caravans made safe by TRU officers - TRU Officersx6 Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11782 Time: 14:10-14:21 Location: HOUSE - FOREST VIEW ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE fire in oven - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - advice given to occupier - accidental - WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11783 Time: 14:18-15:06 Location: JUNCTION OF A27 AND OVING ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 of the cars into central reservation - 1 male adult taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11791 Time: 17:21-18:00 Location: HOUSE - SWALLOWTAIL ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: Carbon monoxide detector sounding - gas boiler isolated by WSF&RS - Gas Board engineer ordered - incident left with occupier WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11793 Time: 17:33-17:52 Location: A27 EASTBOUND PORTFIELD ROUNDABOUT - TANGMERE ROUNDABOUT, CHICHESTER Incident: RTC collision involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - 2 female adults and 1 man medically assessed by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Chichester re- above POLICE report - Ref: PR44058 / 2013 Time: 5.30pm Location: A27 Incident: Second collision on A27 at Chichester Shortly after police were able to open the eastbournd carriageway of the A27 following a road traffic collision near the Portfield Way roundabout, a second crash occurred nearby. Just before 5.30pm today three vehicles travelling east towards Tangmere collided, blocking the outside lane. They were reported to be a Peugeot, a Nissan X-Trail and a Vauxhall Astra. No one was trapped, but a woman involved suffered a shoulder injury and a man involved sustained a neck injury. None were thought to be serious. The collision happened just past the A285 exit to Portfield Way, where some three hours earlier two cars had collided, leading to the A27 being closed in both directions and diversions being set up. In that incident, a man driving a Toyota was thought to have had a medical episode before his car crossed the central reservation and collided with an oncoming Peugeot. The man was taken to hospital and three other people suffered minor injuries. Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed either collision to phone 101 or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk see above POLICE update - Ref: PR44062 / 2013 Incident: appeal for witnesses to A27 crash Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision on the A27 Chichester. The collision occurred at the Oving crossroads junction at 2.13pm yesterday afternoon, Monday, 2 December. A gold Toyota 4x4 left the eastbound carriageway and crossed over the central reservation, colliding head-on with a black Peugeot saloon which was travelling westbound. Police, fire and ambulance attended the scene, along with the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance. The driver of the Toyota, a 63-year-old man from Midhurst, was taken to St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, having suffered a suspected heart attack. He is currently in a critical condition. Other occupants of the Toyota - two adults and two children - suffered minor injuries. The driver of the Peugeot, a 63-year-old man from Littlehampton, was uninjured. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101, quoting Operation Imperial, or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk see above POLICE update - 5 Dec 2013 A27 Chichester crash victim dies The Midhurst man injured in the collision, has sadly now died in hospital. see here Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11796 Time: 17:45-18:04 Location: HOUSE - THE TWITTEN, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - small fire in microwave - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - microwave removed by WSF&RS - advice given WrLx2 Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11799 Time: 19:02-19:37 Location: HOUSE - FERRING STREET, FERRING Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - fire in defective log burner extinguished by WSF&RS - flue checked using thermal imaging camera - advice given to occupier - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11807 Time: 19:47-21:28 Location: FISH AND CHIP SHOP - JENGERS MEAD, BILLINGSHURST Incident: FIRE shop with flats above - fire in kitchen of fish and chip shop - 20% damage by fire, 50% damage by smoke and heat - 3HRS, 4BA, 2 dry powder extinguishers, 1 wet chemical extinguisher, PPV fan and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - accidental WrL Billingshurst, WrL Horsham return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11823 Time: 02:14-03:16 Location: OUTSIDE HOUSE - GREENFIELDS, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE car destroyed by fire - adjacent car 5% damaged by radiated heat - exterior of adjacent house 5% damaged by radiated heat - 2BA, 2HRs and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Littlehampton POLICE report - Ref: PR43795 / 2013 Location: Chichester Crown Court Incident: Bognor man imprisoned over hi-tech copyright crime A Bognor man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting possession of one of the largest ever hauls of hi-tech equipment for use in copyright theft ever found in the UK. 52-year old Keith Tamkin, of Broomcroft Road, Felpham, was sentenced at Chichester Crown Court. He had previously pleaded guilty to six offences. He had admitted one offence of distributing articles infringing copyright, two of money laundering a total of £140,000, one of transferring criminal property - a computer - and two of possessing prohibited weapons -a pepper spray and a stun gun. He was sentenced to 12 months immediate imprisonment for the distribution offence; eight months to run concurrently for one of the money laundering offences, another three months to run consecutively for the transfer of criminal property offence; three months also to run concurrently for the other money laundering offence; another three months to run consecutively for the stun gun offence and three months also to run concurrently for the pepper spray offence. Police, supported by anti-piracy investigators from BPI, the trade body for the British recorded music industry, had executed search warrants at two addresses in the town on Tuesday morning 15 November 2011. Tamkin was arrested at one of them, a flat over a shop in Bognor High Street, and police also searched his home in Broomcroft Road, Felpham, on suspicion of conspiracy to contravene copyright laws, and money laundering offences. At the flat the police and investigators found more than 100 full computer hard drives, an estimated 150,000 CDs and DVDs, computers and 8 multiple bay burning towers which comprise equipment to counterfeit music, films and software. A large catalogue of 25,000 titles distributed to an extensive client base was also seized. All the material seized took a year to examine. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11848 Time: 13:38-15:01 Location: HEATHER CLOSE, WEST ASHLING Incident: RTC involving car in collision with gas mains - gas leak from damaged gas supply - cordon put in place by WSF&RS - nearby residents given safety advice - Southern Gas Board in attendance - regular gas mixture readings taken by Southern Gas Board and showing safe readings - gas main capped off by gas Board and made safe - incident left with Gas Board - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11851 Time: 14:48-15:09 Location: JUNCTION OF A280 AND TITNORE LANE, CLAPHAM NEAR WORTHING Incident: RTC involving artic tanker on its side - no persons trapped - inspection only by WSF&RS - incident left with police for vehicle recovery WrL Worthing POLICE report - Ref: PR44071 / 2013 Time: 3pm Location: Sefter Road and Hook Lane, Bognor Incident: Man taken to hospital after Bognor collision A road in Bognor was closed for several hours after a two car collision. At about 3pm on two cars, a silver VW Caddy and a black VW Golf, collided at the junction of Sefter Road and Hook Lane, Bognor. The driver of the Caddy, a 57-year-old male from Southampton was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to St Richards Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition. The driver of the Golf, a 54-year-old female from Bognor suffered slight injury. Police are appealing for anyone who saw what happened to call them on 101 quoting Operation Stanstead. or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk Police would also like to thank the members of the public that stopped to administer first aid to the drivers of both vehicles. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11855 Time: 16:25-16:37 Location: DE LA WARR ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11659 Time: 17:35-19:09 Location: SEMI DETACHED HOUSE, SOUTHBOURNE Incident: FIRE Severe fire in 1st floor rear bedroom - smoke logging to roof space - 8BA, 4HRs and PPV fan used by F&RS - cause of fire under investigation WrL Chichester, WrL Emsworth, WrL Havant, CU Bognor, Red Cross Support Unit Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11863 Time: 17:52-18:24 Location: HOUSE - STORRINGTON ROAD, THAKEHAM Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and 1HR used by WSF&RS - advice given to occupier - WrL Storrington Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11865 Time: 17:58-19:06 Location: MANOR HOUSE - BRIGHTON ROAD, SHERMANBURY Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - advice given WrL Partridge Green Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11872 Time: 20:42-21:17 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - SYDNEY ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FLOODING Flooding - affecting 2nd and 1st floor flats - water supply to 2nd floor flat isolated by WSF&RS - electrics isolated in 1st floor flat - salvage undertaken - ground floor flat inspected for any signs of flooding - none found WrL Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11874 Time: 22:46-23:06 Location: A281 SOUTH OF HORSHAM Incident: FIRE rubbish on fire at side of road - fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition WrL Horsham return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11882 Time: 07:12-08:42 Location: AGRICULTURAL NURSERY - TODDINGTON LANE, WICK, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE derelict poly tunnel 10m x 5m and squatters items damaged by fire - 2HRs and 2 back pack sprayers used by WSF&RS - accidental WrL Littlehampton, WrL Worthing POLICE report - Ref: PR44091 / 2013 Time: 9.10pm Location: A272 Newick Incident: Appeal for witnesses to serious RTC A272 Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on the A272 at Newick. The collision happened at 9.10pm at The Green, Newick, when a Landrover Discovery travelling east collided with a 92-year-old pedestrian Denys Begbie aged 92 of The Green, Newick. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with life threatening injuries and remains in a critical condition. The road was closed for four hours while emergency services were at the scene. If you have any information contact police on 101 quoting Operation Haversham or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk POLICE UPDATE Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11901 Time: 13:28-13:44 Location: EMSWORTH COMMON ROAD, ALDSWORTH Incident: RTC car skidded into hedge - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police WrL Chichester, WrL Emsworth POLICE report - Ref: PR44123 / 2013 Time: 3.30pm Location: East Street Chichester Incident: Man assaulted in Chichester street Police are seeking witnesses to an incident in which a man was assaulted in a Chichester street. A man working at the River Island store in East Street was attacked by a young man outside the store at about 3.30pm. The 18-year old victim received minor injuries and did not require medical treatment. If you can help please contact us via 101 quoting serial 0342 of 5/12. or email contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11906 Time: 15:30-15:47 Location: OUTSIDE HOUSE - HAWKESMOOR ROAD, BEWBUSH, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE wheelie bin on fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11908 Time: 16:20-17:32 Location: HALIFAX CLOSE, POUND HILL Incident: Assistance to RSPCA cat stuck 60-70 feet up tree for 4 days - cat rescued using a triple extension ladder and lines - cat left in care of RSPCA officer WrL Crawley, TRU Officersx2 Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11914 Time: 17:43-17:57 Location: ASCOT WAY, RUSTINGTON Incident: FIRE bin fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11917 Time: 19:57-20:43 Location: 2 STOREY BUILDING USED AS SHELTERED ACCOMODATION - HORSHAM ROAD, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE chip pan fire in ground floor communal kitchen - kitchen 20% damaged by fire and 80% damaged by smoke - adjacent dining area 50% damaged by smoke - 2HRs, 4BA, 1Co2 extinguisher and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11919 Time: 20:13-20:55 Location: DETACHED HOUSE - GRENVILLE GARDENS, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE in ground floor kitchen - 4BA, 2HRs and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - damaged areas cut away - small dog rescued by WSF&RS and given first aid at the scene - accidental - WrLx2 Chichester POLICE report - Ref: PR44042 / 2013 Incident: Police launch crackdown on rogue lorry drivers Lorry drivers are to be targeted in a crackdown on smuggling in the south east. Operation Hedgehunter is being launched in Sussex to tackle the importation into the county of drugs, guns, illegal tobacco, dangerous fake alcohol and sometimes people. Crime gangs running haulage firms are believed to be responsible for smuggling illegal items into the country hidden inside regular loads. Operation Hedgehunter is being run by Crimestoppers and Sussex Police. It aims to encourage people working in the haulage industry and members of the public to report on hauliers who are operating outside of the law and industry regulations. From today police will be carrying out highly visible roadside examinations of heavy goods vehicles being driven across the county to check if they are carrying any illegal loads or have committed any traffic offences. Police state that- "The vast majority of lorry drivers are decent, law-abiding people who are simply trying to do their job and make a living legally. They are not able to compete on a level playing field because some of their rivals are using the proceeds from organised crime to expand their business unfairly. We aren't trying to put extra restrictions on lorry drivers. We're trying to make their lives easier by getting their criminal colleagues off the roads - and we need their help to do it." Law enforcement agencies and border officials have successfully targeted hauliers from all over the country and Europe in the past with millions of pounds of drugs seized and offenders being given lengthy prison sentences. In September 2012 lorry driver Stephen Newland from Burscough, Lancashire, was jailed for eight and a half years after UK Border Force officials found 45kg of cocaine worth £8 million hidden in a false bulkhead in the driver's cab. If you know anything about smuggling in Sussex call 101, or email contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Incident: Flood Warnings and Flood Alerts for areas of West Sussex. FLOOD WARNINGS Flooding is expected for Tidal areas of Shoreham Harbour including Shoreham Airport, Shoreham high street, areas of Riverside Road and Shoreham Harbour East arm two hours before high tide at 1am 6th December. Flooding is expected for coastal areas of Bosham and West Itchenor, including Chidham, Broadbridge, and Bosham Hoe two hours before high tide at around 1am 6th December For these areas high water levels coupled with a storm surge mean that there is a likelihood of property flooding occurring. The impacts are not expected to be widespread. It is recommended that if you live in any of these areas that any property protection measures you have are deployed before the high tide. Flood Alerts Littlehampton Rope Walk Selsey Bill to Elmer Thorney Island to Bracklesham To monitor flood alerts for your area please review this page from the Environment Agency website POLICE report - Ref: PR44119 / 2013 Time: 1am Location: Bognor High Street Incident: Police seek witnesses to Bognor street fight Police are seeking witnesses to a late-night fight in Bognor High Street. At about 1am a dispute broke out between two groups of people, apparently over a taxi hiring, in the High Street outside McDonalds. A 49-year old woman and a 24-year old man received cuts and bruises for which they received treatment at St Richards Hospital, Chichester. Three Bognor man, aged 25, 18 and 27, and a 23-year old Chichester man, were arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm, and were later released on police bail until 8 January while enquiries continue. The 18-year old was also treated at hospital for cuts and bruises. If you saw what happened, contact police via 101 quoting serial 0045 of 5/12 Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11932 Time: 09:25-09:46 Location: HOUSE - THE QUADRANT, GORING Incident: Carbon monoxide detector sounding gas isolated and house ventilated by WSF&RS - gas engineer ordered - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11954 Time: 14:36-16:12 Location: CHAPEL ROAD, BARNS GREEN Incident: RTC involving car in collision with telegraph pole - female driver trapped - woman released by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by air ambulance - WrLx2 Horsham, HRT Crawley POLICE report - Ref: PR44094 / 2013 Incident: Woman seriously injured in Barns Green crash Just after 2pm a silver Ford Astra saloon car driven by a 19-year old local woman left the road in Chapel Road, Barns Green, and collided with a telegraph pole. The woman received a serious head injury. After being released from the car by firefighters she was taken by air ambulance to Southampton General Hospital in what was initially assessed as a life threatening condition. The road was expected to be closed until at least 6pm while the scene is examined and made safe. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact Sussex Police via 101 quoting Operation Bach. or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11955 Time: 15:08-15:50 Location: JUNCTION OF HARLANDS ROAD AND TURNERS MILL ROAD, HAYWARDS HILL Incident: RTC involving cyclist in collision with car - 1st aid given to cyclist by WSF&RS - man left in the care of ambulance paramedics - incident handed over to police - WrL Haywards Heath POLICE report - Ref: PR44106 / 2013 Incident: Man dies after being hit by car in Newick Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses after a man knocked down has died of his injuries. Denys Begbie aged 92 of The Green, Newick. was hit by a Landrover Discovery as he tried to cross the A272 at The Green in Newick at 9.10pm on Wednesday, 4 December. He was heading north across the road. He was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with life-threatening injuries but died later. Anyone with any information should call 101 quoting Operation Haversham or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11960 Time: 17:21-18:25 Location: SHOREHAM FLYOVER - A27, SHOREHAM Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 person trapped in each car - 1 female adult released by ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital by ambulance - 1 female adult extricated by F&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by F&RS and police - WrL Shoreham, WrLx2 Hove, HRT Worthing POLICE report - Ref: PR44096 / 2013 Incident: A27 Chichester crash victim dies The driver injured in a collision on the A27 at Chichester on Monday afternoon, 2 December, has sadly now died in hospital. The 63-year old Midhurst man, who has not yet been named, was driving a gold Toyota 4x4 east at the Oving crossroads junction at 2.13pm on Monday when it collided head-on with a black Peugeot saloon which was travelling westbound. He was taken to St Richards Hospital, Chichester, having suffered a suspected heart attack and died at the hospital on Thursday afternoon, 5 December. Other occupants of the Toyota -two adults, and two children - suffered minor injuries. The driver of the Peugeot, a 63-year-old man from Littlehampton, was uninjured. - accident report Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101, quoting Operation Imperial or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11975 Time: 00:45-02:35 Location: BRIGHTON ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: FLOODING caused by River Adur bursting its banks due to tidal surge -3 properties affected by flood water pumped out by WSF&RS using portable pumps - further properties protected from water by using sandbags - water level naturally receded with tide - properties affected by flood water included a boat yard, business park, yacht club, car sales site and construction company WrL Shoreham, L4T Shoreham, WrLx2 Worthing, CU Haywards Heath, L4T Haywards Heath Related flood calls Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11976 Location: HOUSE - NEW ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: FLOODING internal flood water pumped - advice given to occupier - WrL Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11978 Time: 01:16-02:36 Location: RIVER ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FLOODING road affected by flooding caused by River Adur bursting its banks - pub also affected - water level naturally receded with tide WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11980 Time: 02:42-03:47 Location: SEA SPRAY AVENUE, SHOREHAM Incident: FLOODING road affected by flooding caused by River Adur bursting its banks - water level naturally receded with tide L4T Shoreham, L4T Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 119811 Time: 01:27-02:52 Location: ROPE WALK, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FLOODING road affected by large amounts of flooding on both banks caused by River Adur tidal surge - local residents checked - WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11982 Time: 02:40-06:06 Location: PUB - FERRY ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: FLOODING pub cellar flooded by 4 feet of water - water pumped by WSF&RS - WrL Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11986 Time: 01:53-04:33 Location: HOUSES - MILL LANE, SIDLESHAM Incident: FLOODING 2 houses affected by tidal surge - houses pumped by WSF&RS - 2 further houses inspected but unaffected by water WrL Selsey, L4T East Wittering, RIB East Wittering Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 11999 Time: 09:17-10:00 Location: FACTORY UNIT - HOLMBUSH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MIDHURST Incident: FIRE fire on mezzanine floor in factory involving floor boards around boiler metal flue pipe - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - damaged area cut away - accidental - WrL Midhurst, WrL Petworth Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12013 Time: 15:12-15:35 Location: MILL ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - male driver of 1 car given 1st aid by WSF&RS and assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Burgess Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12022 Time: 18:13-18:49 Location: SEMI DETACHED BUNGALOW - BROWNS LANE, STORRINGTON Incident: FIRE in kitchen cooker- 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - kitchen 10% damaged by fire - remainder of kitchen severely damaged by smoke - remainder of bungalow slightly damaged by smoke - PPV fan used to assist with ventilation - cooker and contents removed to open air - accidental - WrL Storrington, WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12023 Time: 20:03-22:08 Location: HOUSE - WESTERTON LANE, WESTERTON NEAR CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE detached double garage 8mx10m used for storage 80% damaged by fire - 4HRs used by WSF&RS - power supply isolated - damaged areas damped down and cut away - accidental - WrLx2 Chichester POLICE report - Ref: PR44148 / 2013 Time: 11.45pm Location: Stockbridge Road, Chichester Incident: Four men arrested after Chichester assault Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault where two men were injured in Chichester tonight Two 24-year-old men were attacked on Stockbridge Road near Chichester Railway Station at around 11.45pm, one suffered grazing to his head and the other suffered a broken nose. Three 18-year-old men and a 19-year-old man were arrested nearby on suspicion of ABH and have been bailed until January 14 while investigations continue. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting serial 1620 of 6/12. or email contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12046 Time: 15:51-18:08 Location: BUNGALOW - ALICIA AVENUE, ASHINGTON Incident: FIRE Chimney fire -1 short extension roof ladder, 1HR, chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - advice given to occupier - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12048 Time: 17:19-18:03 Location: A27 WESTBOUND, POLING CORNER TO CROSSBUSH Incident: RTC collision involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - 1 car made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12054 Time: 19:21-19:54 Location: HOUSE - HORSHAM ROAD, FINDON Incident: Assistance water from overflowing bath affecting ground floor and basement - water isolated before arrival of WSF&RS - salvage undertaken by WSF&RS due to ceiling collapse - advice given to occupier - WrL Worthing, WrL Storrington return to previous window
 SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 12:45 Incident: Man in water The all weather lifeboat launched to the aid of a man who had fallen from his kayak in the water off Worthing. The lifeboat was half there when it was stood down after the man was helped by a member of the public and taken ashore. The lifeboat returned to station. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12083 Time: 17:21-18:10 Location: HOUSE - THE STREET, GRAFFHAM Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - advice given to occupier - WrL Petworth Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12086 Time: 19:19-21:33 Location: 3 STOREY BUILDING - BRIGHTON ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE 3 storey building - shops on ground floor with flats above - fire in roof space - 4BA, 4HRS, 1 ladder, 1 ALP and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - 3 adults led to safety by WSF&RS - approx 5% of roof space damaged by fire - minor water damage to 1st floor - accidental WrLx2 Shoreham, WrL Hove, ALP Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12092 Time: 22:06-23:24 Location: HOUSE - MARINE DRIVE, EAST WITTERING Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney well alight - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - WrL East Wittering return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12097 Time: 00:40-01:54 Location: LONDON ROAD, BALCOMBE Incident: RTC car in collision with telegraph pole - no persons trapped - fallen telegraph pole and car made safe by WSF&RS - male driver detained by police on suspicion of drink driving - road closed due to fallen cables - WrL Turners Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12109 Time: 11:43-12:09 Location: LONDON ROAD, BALCOMBE Incident: RTC involving car rolled and unstable by ditch - female driver unable to get out of car - car stabilized by WSF&RS and female adult assisted from car - woman left in ambulance paramedics care - car removed from ditch by WSF&RS using HRT WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley, WrL Turners Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12116 Time: 14:26-14:58 Location: BLACKGATE LANE, PULBOROUGH Incident: RTC involving car into roadside ditch - no persons trapped - inspection only by WSF&RS - incident left with car owner to contact recovery company - WrL Storrington Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12119 Time: 17:05-17:31 Location: REAR GARDEN OF HOUSE - STOCKBRIDGE ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE Bonfire - unattended bonfire in rear garden extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12136 Time: 21:06-21:23 Location: COWPER ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE bin fire caused by discarded smoking materials extinguished by WSF&RS WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12139 Time: 22:34-23:27 Location: FLATS - SOUTH TERRACE, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE high rise block of flats - fire in electrical cupboard in ground floor flat - 2BA, 4HRs used by WSF&RS - flat 5% damaged by fire - 20% damaged by heat and smoke - internal electricity isolated by from UK Power Networks electrician - accidental WrLx2 Littlehampton, WrL East Preston, WrL Worthing, ALP Worthing, CU Bognor, Red Cross Support Unit Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12145 Time: 23:34 00:16 Location: ANNEXE AT THE REAR OF CARE HOME - OXFORD ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE under floor heating on fire in lounge - 2BA, 2Co2 extinguishers and 1HR used by WSF&RS - flooring removed and damped down male adult with smoke inhalation given oxygen by WSF&RS and checked over by WSF&RS WrL Worthing, WrL Lancing return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12163 Time: 10:05-10:40 Location: DERELICT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY - WHITWORTH ROAD, CRAWLEY Incident: FLOODING believed to have been caused by vandals - severe leak coming from main water intake in club - water and electrics isolated by WSF&RS Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12177 Time: 16:17-16:45 Location: WOODS OFF TITNORE LANE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in wooded area extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Worthing POLICE report - Ref: PR44154 / 2013 Incident: Cyclist dies after crash A cyclist who crashed into a fence near Hassocks has died in hospital. Robert McHardy, 66, was cycling towards Burgess Hill on a cycle path off the A273 London Road in Hassocks when he struck the fence at about 5.15pm on Sunday 8 December. Mr McHardy, of West Street, Burgess Hill, suffered serious head and chest injuries and was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital but died today. PC Shirley Ross said: "We know that Mr McHardy got on his bike on the A273 just south of the Keymer Road crossroads and began cycling north towards his home when he struck the fence. I would like to speak to anyone who saw the incident or who saw Mr McHardy on his bike on the A273 on Sunday. Please contact us with any information you might have no matter how insignificant you might think your information is". Mr McHardy's family have also asked for the following tribute to be released. "Robert was a person who devoted a lot of his time to helping others and working directly on conservation projects across Sussex. He was a lifelong cyclist. He would organise many cycle events and had cycled on many continents across the globe and would love to share his experiences. A reserved and quiet person he would never seek praise but would always help others where needed." Anyone with information should call 101 quoting Operation Pensford or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12178 Time: 16:47-17:24 Location: HOUSE - BASING HILL, DIAL POST Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - fire alarm sounding - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - advice given to occupier WrL Partridge Green Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12180 Time: 17:29-18:27 Location: COLLEGE LANE, BURGESS HILL Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - elderly female adult trapped - woman extricated by WSF&RS under guidance of doctor and taken to hospital by ambulance paramedics - scene left with police for crash investigation WrLx2 Burgess Hill, HRT Crawley see above POLICE report - Ref: PR44138 / 2013 Time: 5.30pm Location: Hurstpierpoint Incident: crash leaves woman, 76, seriously injured At about 5.30pm two cars were in a head-on collision at Malthouse Lane, Hurstpierpoint. A red Suzuki Alto travelling north towards Burgess Hill collided with a blue Vauxhall Corsa travelling south towards Hurstpierpoint. The driver of the Suzuki, a 76-year-old woman from Hurstpierpoint, suffered serious head injuries, a broken left leg and four broken ribs. Her injuries were described as life threatening. She was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken by ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, where she was detained. Her condition today, Wednesday, 11 December, was described as critical. The Vauxhall was driven by a 44-year-old man from Burgess Hill who sustained minor injuries. Anyone who saw the collision or has other information is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101, quoting Operation Linnet or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk see above POLICE UPDATE - Ref: PR44235 / 2013 Incident: Woman injured in crash sadly dies A 76-year-old woman who was seriously hurt when the Suzuki Alto car she was driving was in collision with a Vauxhall Corsa in Malthouse Lane, Hurstpierpoint, at 5.30pm on Tuesday, 10 December, has sadly since died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Mrs Josephine Redhouse, of Chestnut Grove, Hurstpierpoint, died on Friday morning, 20 December. Investigators are still appealing for witnesses to the collision, and anyone with information is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101, quoting Operation Linnet or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12183 Time: 18:19-18:45 Location: LYMINSTER ROAD, LYMINSTER Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12186 Time: 20:01-20:27 Location: GROUND FLOOR FLAT - ARUNDEL ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE kitchen cooker on fire - 2BA, 1Co2 extinguisher and fire blanket used by WSF&RS - PPV fan used by WSF&RS to assist in ventilation 3% fire damage and 10% smoke damage to kitchen - accidental - WrLx2 Littlehampton return to previous window
POLICE report - Ref: PR44134 / 2013 Incident: Littlehampton fire now treated as arson and murder A fire in Littlehampton where a man died is now being treated as arson and murder. Police were called to a fire at a property in South Terrace at 12.47am on Thursday, September 12. Terry Davies, 24, who lived at the property, which was divided into flats, sadly died in the fire. He lived in a flat at the rear of the property and post-mortem results showed he died from smoke inhalation. The fire was originally believed to have been started by an electrical fault; however, on further investigation by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, it was established white spirit had been used to start the fire. As this is now being treated as arson and therefore murder, the investigation was passed to Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team. Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 quoting Operation Annexe or email contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. see original report see above
"He liked working at Morrisons but really he wanted to be a driver, driving coaches or HGVs. He loved driving, he would drive around for the sake of driving. When he first started working at Morrisons, he saved up to buy himself a blue Saxo. Mitzi said the lead up to Christmas, Terry's favourite time of year, is very hard. His younger brother Jason, who will be 14 this weekend, said he was close to his half-brother." Detective Inspector John Wallace, from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: "A young man lost his life that night because someone started that fire in the property, a fire which could have cost the lives of the other occupants who had to be rescued by firefighters. We need to find who was responsible. We are appealing to anyone who may hold any information which will help us with our enquiries and bring justice to Terry's family." Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 quoting Operation Annexe email contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk or alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. POLICE report - Ref: PR44163 / 2013 Incident: Body found on Aldwick beach Police are trying to identify a man found dead on a beach in Aldwick. Officers were called to the beach at the end of Dark Lane at 11.35am on after a mans body was discovered by a dog walker. He was white, aged between 50 and 60 and had white hair and a well trimmed short white beard. He was wearing black corduroy trousers, a long sleeved thin black sweatshirt, black socks and brown Blue Harbour deck-type shoes. One of the shoes was on, and the other was found 20 metres from the body. He was also wearing a yellow metal band on the fourth finger of his right hand. He is thought to have been in the sea at some stage before his body was found. The death is not being treated as suspicious but there is nothing on the man's body to help identify him. If you think you know who this man is, please contact police on 101 quoting serial 393 of 11/12. or email contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12215 Time: 12:33-12:38 Location: HOUSE - PHOENIX WAY, SOUTHWICK Incident: FIRE kitchen fire involving toaster and cooker hob - approx 20% of kitchen damaged by fire, heat and smoke - 1Co2 extinguisher and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - electricity supply to cooker and extractor fan isolated - accidental - WrLx2 Shoreham
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12221 Time: 14:11-14:36 Location: BUNGALOW - LEEWARD ROAD, TARRING Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - small fire in kitchen out before arrival of WF&RS - bungalow smoke logged - male elderly occupier assisted from bungalow by WSF&RS - 2BA, 1CO2 extinguisher and thermal imaging camera used - bungalow ventilated - accidental - WrL Worthing POLICE report - Ref: PR44149 / 2013 Incident: Fake police telephone scam operating in Sussex An alert taxi driver who was aware of a phone scam stopped an elderly woman from handing over £20,000. He had picked up the woman as passenger and asked her where she was going. She said she was going to her bank to withdraw a large amount of cash to give a courier. He became suspicious having heard of a fake police telephone scam operating in the area and persuaded her to report it to police. The scam caller has been a woman claiming to be from Hammersmith Police Station advised that they had arrested someone who had in their possession a copy of your debit card. They have then asked that you dial 999 or call your bank, but the scammer stays on the phone line and intercepts the telephone call. Ultimately they will instruct you to withdraw money from your account and will arrange courier collection. They say it's a highly secret operation and is not to be spoken about. If you receive one of these calls, simply put the phone down and notify Police by using a separate phone line or mobile phone or contact your local Police via the Sussex Police Website at contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12225 Time: 17:03-17:26 Location: OLD HOLBROOK, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE fire in bushes extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12231 Time: 19:27-19:49 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - ST AGNES ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: RESCUE Lift shut in - elderly lady released from lift by WSF&RS using small tools - lift isolated - WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12232 Time: 20:30-22:30 Location: FLATS - SALISBURY ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE house subdivided into flats - 2 floors and roof space - 1st floor flat 50% severely damaged by fire and heat - 2nd flat 5% damaged by fire - all persons accounted for - 10BA, 3HRs and 3 thermal imaging cameras used by WSF&RS - cause of fire investigated by police and F&RS but believed to be accidental WrLx3 Worthing, WrL Lancing, CU Bognor, WrL Steyning, WrL Shoreham, BASU Chichester, WrL Chichester, FIO see above POLICE report - Ref: PR44153 / 2013 Location: Salisbury Road, Worthing Incident: Fire in Worthing flat reveals cannabis factory Police are appealing for information after firefighters discovered a cannabis factory while they searched for people trapped in a house fire. Fire crews were called to a house in Salisbury Road, Worthing, at about 8.30pm after a report of a fire and that there could still be residents inside the home. The residents of a neighbouring home were evacuated while the firefighters dealt with the incident. There was no one inside the building on fire but a cannabis factory was found set up on the top floor. The home was split into several flats and the top floor flat had been turned into a cannabis factory with hydroponics equipment. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 1414 of 11/12 or email contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. see above POLICE UPDATE Police investigating the above, have arrested a 25-year-old local man on suspicion of producing the drug. He was released on police bail until 7 February 2014 while enquiries continue. Arson has been ruled out. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12233 Time: 22:08-22:40 Location: HOUSE - THE DRIVE, IFOLD Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - advice given to occupier - WrL Billingshurst return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12239 Time: 08:25-08:42 Location: JUNCTION LEWES ROAD AND WOODBURY CLOSE, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12240 Time: 09:00-11:05 Location: HOUSE - BINES GREEN ROAD, BINES GREEN Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - loft space inspected for signs of fire - none found WrL Henfield, WrL Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12252 Time: 12:49-13:16 Location: CUCKFIELD BY PASS, CUCKFIELD Incident: FIRE car on fire - car well alight on arrival of WSF&RS - road closed by police - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - accidental - incident left with police - WrL Haywards Heath
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12259 Time: 14:50-15:54 Location: HOUSE - COLLYER AVENUE, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12265 Time: 16:39-17:30 Location: GROUND FLOOR FLAT - HOGARTH ROAD, TILGATE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire in ground floor bedroom - fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 2HRs, 2BA - smoke ventilated using PPV fan - elderly male occupier with smoke inhalation given oxygen at the scene before been taken to hospital by ambulance paramedics - accidental WrLx2 Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12273 Time: 21:13-21:38 Location: CARE HOME - BORERS ARMS ROAD, COPTHORNE Incident: Fire - small fire involving table lamp in 1st floor bedroom - fire extinguished by WSF&RS using a water extinguisher - PPV fan used to ventilate smoke - accidental - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12274 Time: 21:21-21:37 Location: SELSEY ROAD, SIDLESHAM Incident: RTC involving car off road and into ditch - no persons trapped - inspection only by WSF&RS - incident left with police for vehicle recovery WrL Chichester return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12282 Time: 07:37-07:54 Location: A23 NORTHBOUND HANDCROSS TO PEASE POTTAGE Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars and lorry - no persons trapped - 1 female adult taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police HRT Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12284 Time: 08:33-08:52 Location: 1st FLOOR FLAT - THE MARTLETS, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE electrical fire in fuse box - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - electricity supply isolated - advice given to occupier - accidental WrLx2 Burgess Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12290 Time: 09:39-09:56 Location: HOUSE - GAISFORD ROAD, BROADWATER, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen involving washing machine - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - inspection and advice given -accidental WrLx2 Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12291 Time: 09:54-10:09 Location: HOUSE - HILLFIELD ROAD, SELSEY Incident: FIRE fire on roof - builders working on roof - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - inspection only - accidental WrL Selsey Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12299 Time: 11:30-11:59 Location: FLATS - TIMBERLANDS, BROADFIELD, CRAWLEY Incident: FLOODING water from upper flat into lower flat - water isolated in upper flat and electrics isolated in lower flat WrL Crawley POLICE UPDATE - Ref: PR44184 / 2013 Incident: Body of missing man found at Birling Gap A body found on the beach at Birling Gap, East Dean, at 11.50am is that of missing man Graeme Muir. Mr Muir, 46, had been reported missing by his family in Alvaston, Derbyshire, on Wednesday 11 December and his car was found at Beachy Head the same day. The coastguard was called after the body was found and sadly it was later identified as that of Graeme Muir. original report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12301 Time: 15:13-15:28 Location: FOREST ROAD, COLGATE Incident: RTC involving car in collision with tree - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - area cordoned off and tree surgeon ordered WrLx2 Horsham, HRT Crawley SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 3.35pm Incident: 2 Young surfers missing Both the inshore and all weather lifeboats were launched after a report that two surfers were missing. The boys aged 14 and 15 had been surfing in the windy and rainy conditions off Southwick Beach. A mother of one of the boys had lost sight of them and concerned for their safety had raised the alarm. The lifeboats had just started searching when the mother informed the coastguard that she had located them and they were safe. Both boats were stood down and returned to station. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12305 Time: 15:49-16:09 Location: FLATS - BRIGHTON ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE in ground floor living room involving a bio ethanol fire place that had fallen from the wall and continued burning - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - PPV fan used for ventilation - damaged areas cut away - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing A bio ethanol fire is a flueless fire that requires no gas connection or permanent ventilation. Bioethanol fuel is produced by the fermentation of sugars that are found in agricultural and forestry products Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12308 Time: 16:53-17:44 Location: FLATS - THE BISHOPRIC, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE fire in fuse box on 1st floor - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - power supply isolated and area ventilated - flats on 1st floor inspected for signs of fire using thermal imaging camera - none found - accidental - WrLx2 Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12315 Time: 22:09-01:49 Location: SCHOOL BUILDING - CHANCTONBURY ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: FLOODING ground floor of school building affected by water from malfunctioning sprinkler system - water and electrics isolated by WSF&RS and salvage carried out WrL Henfield, WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Hurstpierpoint, WrC Burgess Hill return to previous window
POLICE report - Ref: PR44179 / 2013 Time: 6.15am Location: Barcombe Mills Incident: Woman dies in fire Police and fire investigators are looking into the cause of a fatal fire in Barcombe Mills. Officers were called to the home at Mill Farm shortly before 7am by firefighters at the scene of the fire. Fire crews had been called at 6.15am after a member of the public reported seeing the building on fire. Firefighters forced their way into the building and rescued an 89-year-old woman but she died later. The cause of the fire is not yet known. The incident is being investigated. Anyone with information about the incident should call 101 quoting serial 282 of 14/12 or email contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12341 Time: 19:43-20:06 Location: JUNCTION OF LAWRENCE CLOSE AND LUCERNE DRIVE, MAIDENBOWER, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire involving pallets next to skip - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Horsham return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12345 Time: 01:30-03:11 Location: CLAYTON HILL, PYECOMBE Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 2 male adults trapped in one car - both persons extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance WrL Burgess Hill, HRT Worthing, WrL Hurstpierpoint see above POLICE report - Ref: PR44180 / 2013 Time: 1.30am Location: A273 Clay Hill Road, Pyecombe Incident: Four people seriously injured in collision Four people were seriously injured after two cars collided on the A273 Clay Hill Road at Pyecombe shortly before 1.30am. A blue Mazda 6 saloon travelling south was in collision with a silver Jaguar X-type saloon travelling north. The impact broke the Mazda in two. Its driver, a 24-year-old woman from Seaford, suffered a broken neck, with fractures to three vertebrae but no damage to her spinal cord. She also sustained multiple cuts. Her passenger, a 34-year-old man, was knocked unconscious and suffered suspected abdominal injuries. The Jaguar was being driven by a 55-year-old man from Shoreham-by-Sea. He suffered a broken pelvis, broken right arm, and suspected abdominal injuries. His passenger, a 39-year-old man from Hurstpierpoint, suffered abdominal injuries. The road was closed for several hours while emergency services were at the scene. All four casualties were taken by ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, and detained for treatment. Anyone with information is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101, quoting Operation Anmore or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12352 Time: 05:55-06:33 Location: PETROL STATION - LONDON ROAD, BOLNEY Incident: FIRE car well alight on garage forecourt - diesel tank on other side of fence protected by WSF&RS using 1 covering jet - car and approx 10m of wooden fencing damaged by fire - 3HRS, 4BA used by WSF&RS - accidental WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Hurstpierpoint, WrL Crawley, WrC Burgess Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12361 Time: 11:10-12:10 Location: 3 STOREY BUILDING - HOLTYE ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FLOODING water from 2nd floor flat affecting 1st floor flat and ground floor shop - water and electrics isolated by WSF&RS WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12362 Time: 11:28-12:42 Location: FARMLAND OFF STROOD LANE, WARNHAM Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE assistance to vet in lifting horse to its feet - horse raised to its feet using TRU equipment incident left with vet and owner - TRU officersx4 Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12363 Time: 11:25-12:01 Location: HOUSE - OATHALL ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - smoke caused by burning food on cooker - 2BA, 1Co2 extinguisher and 1HR used - house smoke logged - house ventilated by WSF&RS using PPV fan - accidental - WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Turners Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12372 Time: 15:13-16:22 Location: HOUSE - CHANCTONBURY RING ROAD, WISTON Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12377 Time: 17:05-18:03 Location: HOUSE - TURNERS HILL ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and 1HR used by WSF&RS - WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12381 Time: 17:19-17:38 Location: A272 TROTTON Incident: RTC involving car off road - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrLx2 Midhurst return to previous window
POLICE report - Ref: PR44188 / 2013 £2,000 Reward offered in Crawley shooting Police are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a shooting in Crawley last month. Investigations are continuing after a man was shot while he was outside a block of flats in Commonwealth Drive, Crawley, just after 9.30pm on Thursday 28 November. A man was traced to a hospital where he went later during the night to be treated for a firearms injury to his hand, believed to have been caused by a shotgun. The occupants of a flat in Commonwealth Drive were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm but have since been released without any further action. Anyone who has information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Flockton or email contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. original report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12404 Time: 11:11-12:09 Location: 3 STOREY HOUSE - NAVARINO ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE semi detached house - ground floor kitchen 60% destroyed by fire and 100% damaged by smoke - 1st floor rear bedroom and bathroom 20% damaged by fire - 6BA, 5HRs, used by WSF&RS - 3 thermal imaging cameras used to search for hot spots on ground and 1st floor - PPV fan used to ventilate - accidental WrLx3 Worthing, Red Cross Support Unit POLICE report - Ref: PR44221 / 2013 Time: 2pm Location: Hotham Park, Bognor Regis Incident: Cyclist robbed, Bognor Regis Police are appealing for witnesses to the robbery of a 39-year-old man riding a bicycle by two other men, also on bikes, in Hotham Park, Bognor Regis at about 2pm. The two men stole cash and made off towards Felpham. The first suspect is described as a mixed race southern European man, aged 25 -30, 6', of stocky build and with black short hair. He was wearing dark blue tracksuit bottoms and black quilted jacket and rode a white mountain bike. The second suspect is described as a white man, aged 30, 6', of skinny build and with brown hair. He was wearing dark blue jeans and quilted jacket and rode a grey bicycle. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call Sussex Police on 101, quoting serial 660 of 16/12 or email contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. HAYLING ISLAND LIFEBOAT
Incident: Boat aground The Atlantic 85 was asked to help a motor boat that had gone aground on E Winner bank. On arrival the water was too shallow for the lifeboat to approach so a crew member waded across to the vessel and helped to put out a kedge anchor. As the casualty was close to the Portsmouth Lifeboat Station they were alerted to stand by when the tide rose and to make sure the yacht was sound and OK. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12434 Time: 20:54-21:26 Location: CRABTREE LANE, LANCING Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 2 female adults taken to hospital by ambulance for precautionary check ups - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Lancing return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12447 Time: 09:52-10:28 Location: NEW ROAD JUNCTION A29, BILLINGSHURST Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - vehicles stabilised by WSF&RS - 1st aid given by WSF&RS and police before arrival of ambulance paramedics - elderly man and elderly woman released from cars by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS - man and woman medically assessed at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12469 Time: 16:09-16:23 Location: HOUSE - MANSELL ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE kitchen fire involving cooker grill - 1Co2 extinguisher used by WSF&RS - kitchen ventilated - accidental WrL Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12472 Time: 17:08-17:26 Location: WORDSWORTH ROAD JUNCTION HEENE ROAD AND MARINE PARADE, WORTHING Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12475 Time: 17:35-17:49 Location: UNDERPASS - CREASEYS DRIVE, BROADFIELD, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE rubbish on fire in underpass - fire extinguished by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition WrL Crawley return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12487 Time: 06:49-08:48 Location: REAR GARDEN OF HOUSE - WITHYPITTS, TURNERS HILL Incident: FLOODING burst sewer main in rear garden affecting 2 houses - WSF&RS in attendance monitoring conditions - Southern Water Company ordered to attend - incident left with Southern Water and construction company representatives WrL Turners Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12490 Time: 09:49-10:21 Location: BROYLE ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE car well alight on arrival of WSF&RS - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - accidental - incident left with police for vehicle recovery WrL Chichester HAYLING LIFEBOAT
Time: 13:57 Incident: Search for a missing lady. Solent Coastguard paged the Hayling RNLI to request that they launch to join the Portsmouth Lifeboat and Police Helicopter in a search at the Eastern end of Hayling Bay following a report of a female dressed in a pink dressing gown possibly entering the water off Beachlands. The Lifeboat once on scene started a parallel search to the beach. During this search the Police helicopter was stood down by the Police control and the Coastguard helicopter was tasked. After an extensive search of the area and nothing having being found the search was called off and all units returned to their stations. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12513 Time: 14:21-14:49 Location: BUNGALOW - FOUNDRY ROAD, YAPTON Incident: FIRE in rear utility room of bungalow involving washing machine - 2BA, 2HRs and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - 10% of utility room damaged by fire and 30% by smoke - conservatory and kitchen 30% smoke damaged Fortunately, because West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service had carried out a Home Fire Safety Check, the bungalow was protected by a Careline System with a specialist 'community firelink' smoke alarm. This meant that an operator at a 24-hr monitoring centre was automatically alerted to the fire and could place the 999 call to the Fire Service. The disabled occupier who would have found it hard to leave the front room of the bungalow was given specialist fire survival guidance by the fire service Command and Control operators before arrival of the fire crews, who on arrival assisted her from the building and she was medically assessed by ambulance paramedics but didn't need go to hospital WrL Littlehampton, WrLx2 Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12525 Time: 17:31-17:56 Location: HOUSE - BLUEBELL CLOSE, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FIRE car destroyed by fire -2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12531 Time: 19:27-21:13 Location: FARM - BASHURST HILL, ITCHINGFIELD Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE horse down in stable - mare raised to her feet by TRU officers using animal rescue equipment - incident handed over to owner and vet TRU Officersx4
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12535 Time: 21:08-22:34 Location: HOUSE - BROADMARK AVENUE, RUSTINGTON Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - advice given to occupier - WrL East Preston Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12539 Time: 21:54-22:16 Location: AMBULANCE STATION - IFIELD AVENUE, CRAWLEY Incident: Dangerous structure tree fallen and landed on car - tree stabilised and removed from car by WSF&RS using Hiab crane and nylon strops from HRT WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12541 Time: 00:21-01:25 Location: HOUSE - GAINSBOROUGH DRIVE, SELSEY Incident: FIRE involving cooking - items removed to open air by WSF&RS - house ventilated using PPV fan - male occupier with smoke inhalation given oxygen by WSF&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - accidental - WrL Selsey Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12562 Time: 12:50-13:17 Location: MALTRAVERS ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: Gas leak gas main in the street cut through by workmen - Gas Board ordered - temporary repair made by WSF&RS - incident handed over to Gas Board WrL Littlehampton return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12577 Time: 06:51-07:26 Location: HOUSE - TIMBERLEYS, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: Carbon monoxide detector sounding boiler isolated by WSF&RS and advice given - WrL Littlehampton POLICE report - Ref: PR44235 / 2013 Incident: Woman injured in crash sadly dies A 76-year-old woman who was seriously hurt when the Suzuki Alto car she was driving was in collision with a Vauxhall Corsa in Malthouse Lane, Hurstpierpoint, at 5.30pm on Tuesday, 10 December, has sadly since died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Mrs Josephine Redhouse, of Chestnut Grove, Hurstpierpoint, died this morning. Investigators are still appealing for witnesses to the collision, and anyone with information is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101, quoting Operation Linnet or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk original report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12581 Time: 08:58-09:58 Location: EASTERGATE LANE, WALBERTON Incident: RTC involving car in collision with telegraph pole - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident handed over to Electricity Board to make telegraph pole safe - WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12597 Time: 18:49-18:59 Location: DORSET GARDENS, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE bin fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12598 Time: 19:39-20:04 Location: CARAVAN SITE OFF A259, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE residential caravan 3mx10m 75% destroyed by fire caused by overloading of electrical sockets near Christmas tree - a fire in a caravan is always serious as it frequently spreads rapidly in the confined space due to the many flammable materials that make up the caravan and its contents - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrLx2 Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12600 Time: 20:32-21:55 Location: HOLTYE ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: RTC FATAL collision involving 2 cars - sadly one man was declared deceased at the scene - 1 man from 2nd car released before arrival of WSF&RS - 2nd man released by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment - both men taken to hospital by ambulanceWrL East Grinstead, HRT Crawley, WrL Forest Row (ESF&RS) see above POLICE report - Ref: PR44256 / 2013 Time: 8.25pm Location: Holtye, near East Grinstead Incident: Man, 23, dies in road traffic collision At about 8.25pm a collision involving two cars occurred on the A264 Holtye Road between East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells. A silver Peugeot 206 travelling west towards East Grinstead collided with a black Audi A3 travelling in the opposite direction, some 600 metres west of the road's junction with Shovelstrode Lane. A 23-year-old man from Kent who was driving the Peugeot sadly died of his injuries at the scene. He has since been named as Daniel Wilson, who was from the York Road area in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Two men in the Audi, both aged 21 and both from East Grinstead, were taken by ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, with serious injuries. The A264 was closed for several hours while emergency services were in attendance and police would like to thank members of the public for their patience. In particular, they are keen to talk to the driver of a white Volkswagen van known to have been in the area at the time. Anyone who saw what happened or who has other information is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101, quoting Operation Annesley or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12605 Time: 22:26-22:54 Location: DUNSTALL AVENUE, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE passenger compartment of transit van 50% damaged by fire, 100% damaged by smoke - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS WrL Burgess Hill return to previous window
POLICE report - Ref: PR44249 / 2013 Time: 2.20am Location: Brighton Beach Incident: Woman swept out to sea Police and Coastguards have been searching for a woman who was seen to be swept out to sea from the beach at Brighton at 2.20am this morning. The woman had been walking along the beach between West Pier and Palace Pier with a man who she knew, and with whom she just been in a seafront club, when she ran into the water and was almost immediately swept off by a large wave. The man tried to grab her but was unable to drag her to safety. Police officers arrived within minutes and together with club staff and her friend tried to help, but the woman was being washed further away and was inaccessible due to the very heavy sea conditions. Coastguards swiftly assisted the search by land and sea, together with the RNLI All-Weather Lifeboat based at Shoreham, but she has not been recovered and the immediate search has been discontinued at this time. The woman is believed to be 36, and living in Brighton. Her reason for running into the water is not clear at present but the incident is not being treated as suspicious. Next of kin are being contacted by specially trained family liaison officers. Police said emergency services searched for several hours in very difficult and dangerous weather but have been unable to locate the woman. The sea was very rough indeed overnight, and urge people to be very careful and stay away from the waters edge anywhere along the coast when the weather is so bad. see above SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 2.40am Incident: Woman swept off beach Shoreham all weather lifeboat was launched to a search for a woman who had gone into the sea off Brighton between the West and Palace Piers. The coastguard mobile units and the coastguard helicopter also joined the search but it was too rough for Brighton lifeboat to launch. The lifeboat was moved in as close as possible to the shoreline where the woman was believed to have gone in and then searched between the two piers in gale force conditions. Despite the best efforts of the search teams, and with the tide ebbing and the depth of the water, the lifeboat had to move further out to search between the piers. After searching for three hours the lifeboat was stood down but the mobile coastguards continued to search along the shoreline until daybreak but nothing was found. Shoreham lifeboat coxswain Steve Smith said: "The stormy weather conditions meant the search was difficult. We got as close into the breaking surf as we could. Despite our best efforts, we were unable to find the woman. Our thoughts are with her family and friends." UPDATE Time: 8am Location: Cuckmere Haven, near Seaford Incident: Body of missing woman found A huge hunt was launched for Joanna Brown, of Ewart Street, Hanover, Brighton, who vanished into the sea at 2am on December 21. Miss Brown, 36, was strolling along the shore with a friend when she ran into the waves. It was very windy and despite huge search efforts she was not found until December 28 at 8am when her body washed onto the beach at Cuckmere Haven, near Seaford. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12611 Time: 03:11-04:28 Location: 2 STOREY TERRACED HOUSE - ORCHARD AVENUE, LANCING Incident: FIRE fire in 1st floor bedroom - 4BA, 4HRs and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - damaged areas damped down and turned over - male occupier with smoke inhalation taken to hospital by ambulance - house severely damaged by fire caused by faulty electric blanket - 2 smoke alarms in house but unfortunately neither were working at the time the fire occurred - at any time a house fire has devastating consequences - at Christmas this is particularly tragic - for the sake of a battery the fire may not have been so severe due to the early warning - so please check your smoke alarms and have a safe and happy Christmas WrLx3 Worthing, Red Cross Support Unit Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12619 Time: 09:28-11:40 Location: REAR OF HOUSES - CHURCH HILL, WEST HOATHLEY Incident: WEATHER RELATED tree fallen in rear garden of house and on to roof of neighbouring house - tree made safe and cleared by WSF&RS, TRU officers and tree surgeon using hand tools, electrical tools and chainsaws WrL East Grinstead, L4T East Grinstead, TRU officersx4 Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12631 Time: 13:07-13:32 Location: JUNCTION OF A281 AND CLARENCE ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: WEATHER RELATED fencing blown on to footpath - fencing removed by WSF&RS and remaining fencing resecured using small tools WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12632 Time: 13:10-13:52 Location: OUTSIDE PUB - HIGH STREET, STORRINGTON Incident: WEATHER RELATED severe flooding outside building - 1 electric pump and 1 main pump used by WSF&RS - flood barriers adjacent to river cleared to allow water to flow clearly - WrL Storrington Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12649 Time: 17:15-19:12 Location: A282 NORTHCHAPEL Incident: RTC involving van in collision with fallen tree - no persons trapped - inspection only by WSF&RS - police in attendance for traffic management and WSCC Highways team ordered for removal of large tree from northbound roadway - WrL Horsham, WrL Petworth Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12655 Time: 18:16-19:27 Location: NEAR A264 CRAWLEY Incident: WEATHER RELATED windblown tree resting on power cables and forcing them to touch and arc - power supply in local area affected - inspection by WSF&RS - UK Power Network engineers ordered - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12662 Time: 21:39-00:42 Location: POTTERS GREEN, COWFOLD Incident: WEATHER RELATED flood water in road and threatening houses - water pumped by WSF&RS using portable pump and submersible pump WrL Henfield Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12665 Time: 23:50-00:15 Location: LODGE LANE, HASSOCKS Incident: WEATHER RELATED large trampoline in tree - trampoline removed and dismantled by WSF&RS - WrL Burgess Hill return to previous window
POLICE report - Ref: PR44255 / 2013 Time: 2.45am Location: Streat, near Hassocks Incident: Man dies after collision At 2.45am a black Peugeot 107 car being driven north in St Helena Lane, Streat, near Hassocks, by an 81-year-old man from Hassocks left the road on its nearside and collided with a low wall at the entrance to a property. The driver got out of the car but collapsed, and shortly afterwards was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency services attended and police are now investigating. Anyone who saw what happened or noticed the Peugeot being driven just prior to the collision is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101, quoting Operation Fordwich or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12669 Time: 04:06-04:36 Location: JUNCTION OF LEYS ROAD AND FELPHAM WAY, FELPHAM Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 male adult extricated by WSF&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe WrL Bognor, WrL Chichester, HRT Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12671 Time: 07:54-09:30 Location: HOUSE - BRIGHTON ROAD, WOODMANCOTE, HENFIELD Incident: WEATHER RELATED driveway of house flooded and water entering basement - water pumped from driveway by WSF&RS using main pump and submersible pump WrL Henfield Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12673 Time: 09:05-10:03 Location: HOUSE - HERON WAY, HORSHAM Incident: WEATHER RELATED flooding to house due to leaking roof - salvage carried out by WSF&RS using ladders and flood equipment WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12674 Time: 09:31-10:18 Location: SHAVES WOOD LANE, ALBOURNE Incident: WEATHER RELATED inspection by WSF&RS - total of 9 trees resting on telephone cables - road closed by police WrL Henfield Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12680 Time: 11:35-13:35 Location: HOUSE - HIGH STREET, STEYNING Incident: WEATHER RELATED approx 18 inches of flood water pumped by WSF&RS from basement of house - WrL Steyning Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12692 Time: 18:40-19:24 Location: A272 COOLHAM Incident: FIRE car severely damaged by fire - remainder damaged by smoke - 2BA, 2HRS used by WSF&RS - 1 male adult with minor burns to both hands given 1st aid - accidental - WrL Billingshurst return to previous window
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL SEVERE WEATHER WARNING West Sussex will see more heavy rain and up to severe gale force winds today 23rd December and Tuesday 24th. 20-40mm rain widely with 50-60mm over the higher ground of the North and South Downs. Wind gust speeds widely around 40-50mph with 60-70mph gusts along the coast. Flood warnings issued for a few small communities - 4 Flood Alerts have been issued. Gale force winds could lead to disruption to transport and damage to infrastructure. Tree branches or even whole trees may come down exacerbating the risk of flooding Areas of locally heavy rain and a risk of surface water flooding. Spray expected along the coast. Please check and make sure that any Christmas trees and decorations you have put up outside are securely tied down as they are at risk of being blown away and may hurt someone or cause damage. POLICE report - Ref: PR44260 / 2013 Time: 9.20am Location: A22, Forest Row Incident: Appeal following collision in Forest Row Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A22 at Forest Row this morning. In particular they are seeking anyone who saw a black Ford Fiesta being driven south from East Grinstead just before it was in collision with a Skoda car at 9.20am. Fortunately those involved received only minor injuries. A 46-year-old man from Eastbourne has been arrested for dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs. Anyone who saw the Ford Fiesta prior to the collision is asked to contact police on 101 quoting serial 0285 23/12 or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12712 Time: 10:27-11:05 Location: GRANGE RD, CRAWLEY DOWN Incident: RTC involving 2 cars - 1 person trapped - 1 female released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance WrL East Grinstead, WrL Turners Hill, HRT Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12718 Time: 12:32-13:14 Location: WOODFIELD, SOUTHWATER Incident: Animal Rescue deaf and blind cat stuck in tree - rescued by WSFRS using 13.5m ladder - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12721 Time: 13:04-13:31 Location: SULLIVAN DRIVE, BEWBUSH, CRAWLEY Incident: Fire involving single decker bus - bus well alight, all passengers off prior to arrival of crews - fire extinguished by WSFRS using 2HR, 2 JETS, 1 hydrant - WrLx2 Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12736 Time: 15:09-15:17 Location: STEYNE GARDENS, WORTHING Incident: WEATHER RELATED wooden pergola fallen over in wind - pergola removed and area made safe by WSFRS crew - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12737 Time: 15:10-15:32 Location: BANK, EAST STREET, CHICHESTER Incident: WEATHER RELATED area of tiles loose on vertical panel at front of building - tiles removed by WSFRS using 13.5m ladder and small gear - advice given WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12739 Time: 15:33-16:36 Location: HOUSE, EXETER CLOSE, TILGATE, CRAWLEY Incident: FLOODING water entering 1st floor bedroom ceiling from hole in roof - leak isolated by WSFRS - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12745 Time: 16:11-17:15 Location: SCHOOL CAR PARK, POTTERS GREEN, COWFOLD Incident: FLOODING flooding from blocked culvert - blockage cleared by WSFRS and water pumped using LPP and small gear WrL Partridge Green Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12754 Time: 17:06-17:27 Location: BAKERY, LONDON RD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FLOODING water entering property from flat roof - electrics isolated and salvage carried out by WSFRS - advice given to property manager WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12755 Time: 16:46-18:17 Location: HERONTYE DRIVE, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: WEATHER RELATED tree fallen onto parked cars blocking road - area cordoned off and made safe by WSFRS WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12757 Time: 17:05-18:52 Location: HICKMANS LANE, LINDFIELD Incident: WEATHER RELATED large tree leaning across roadway - road closed and area cordoned off by WSFRS - tree removed by tree surgeon with assistance from FRS personnel and road reopened - WrL Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12759 Time: 16:53-18:35 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS, WALLACE AVE, WORTHING Incident: WEATHER RELATED flat roof peeling back in wind and affecting area of flats - affected area cordoned off by WSFRS - residents notified and top floor flats checked for flooding - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12766 Time: 17:40-17:53 Location: BOLSOVER RD, WORTHING Incident: WEATHER RELATED carport roof in unsafe position from high winds - made safe by WSFRS crew using salvage and small gear - incident left with occupier - Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12769 Time: 17:42-18:16 Location: HOUSE, LEITHVIEW RD, ROFFEY Incident: FIRE fire in 1st floor bedroom of terraced house - fire extinguished using 2BA, 1HR - property ventilated using PPV - TIC used to check for hot spots - bedroom 50% damaged by fire and 1st floor 90% damaged by smoke - believed accidental WrLx2 Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12784 Time: 18:25-18:33 Location: GRAND AVE, WORTHING Incident: WEATHER RELATED telephone cable snapped from pole and in dangerous position - cable removed to safe place by WSFRS WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12797 Time: 19:11-19:56 Location: A22 EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: WEATHER RELATED large fallen tree blocking road - chainsaw used by TRU personnel to clear - TRU Officers x 3 Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12799 Time: 18:51-20:43 Location: SHOP, CHAPEL RD, BARNS GREEN Incident: FLOODING approx 10cm flood water in shop affecting electrics - salvage assistance and advice given to occupier by WSFRS WrL Storrington Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12806 Time: 19:22-19:54 Location: HOUSE, EAST ST, PETWORTH Incident: FLOODING flooding to cellar - flood water pumped by WSFRS - WrL Petworth Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12807 Time: 19:12-21:31 Location: COTTAGE, A264 SLINFOLD Incident: FLOODING flood water affecting property - water diverted and pumped away using LPP - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12813 Time: 19:16-20:31 Location: HOUSE, DAUX RD, BILLINGSHURST Incident: FLOODING flood water entered property - pumped by WSFRS using LPP - WrL Billingshurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12819 Time: 19:22-20:16 Location: HOUSE, FELCOT RD, FURNACE WOOD Incident: FLOODING flood water entered property affecting electrics - flood water diverted using small gear and electrics isolated - advice given WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12837 Time: 20:59-22:10 Location: MEDICAL CENTRE, LANGLEY DRIVE, CRAWLEY Incident: FLOODING roof damaged by high winds and water entering 1st floor - assistance given by WSFRS with salvage - incident left with occupier - WrL Hurstpierpoint Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12842 Time: 20:01-23:46 Location: GARAGE, BALCOMBE RD, CRAWLEY Incident: FLOODING flood water affecting garage workshop - pumped by WSFRS using LPP - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12847 Time: 20:13-20:20 Location: A285 UPWALTHAM Incident: ASSISTANCE TO PERSON TRAPPED car stuck in flood water - car removed from floodwater by WSFRS personnel - WrL Petworth Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12851 Time: 20:17-20:27 Location: A272 PETWORTH Incident: ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS TRAPPED people trapped in 2 cars due to flood water - rescued by WSFRS - WrL & HRT Midhurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12852 Time: 20:23-21:22 Location: HOUSE, LAVENDER HILL, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA Incident: WEATHER RELATED flat roof on dorma come loose in high winds - secured and made water tight by WSFRS using salvage sheet, small tools, ladders and lanyard packs - electrics to 1st floor isolated - advice given - WrL & L4T Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12855 Time: 20:10-21:00 Location: HOUSE, GREENTREES CLOSE, SOMPTING Incident: WEATHER RELATED part of flat roof blown off property - affected area covered with salvage sheet by WSFRS - incident left with occupier - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12861 Time: 20:35-21:06 Location: HEYSHOTT Incident: ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS TRAPPED 2 people trapped in vehicle by fast flowing flood water - rescued by WSFRS using L4T - WrL & L4T Midhurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12870 Time: 20:44-21:14 Location: STATION RD, PETWORTH Incident: RTC involving 1 car into landslide - vehicle dug out by WSFRS - incident left with Police - WrL Petworth Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12887 Time: 21:15-21:40 Location: BRIDGE, KIRDFORD Incident: ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS TRAPPED 3 people trapped on bridge in flood water and escape blocked by fallen tree - rescued by fire crew and TRU personnel - WrL Storrington, L4T Petworth, TRU Officer x 1 Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12896 Time: 21:31-23:34 Location: HOUSE, COPTHORNE RD, FELBRIDGE Incident: FLOODING approx 20cm of flood water in basement bedrooms of property - flood water pumped by WSFRS using LPP and submersible pump - advice given to occupier - WrL East Grinstead, WrL Turners Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12904 Time: 22:07-22:38 Location: HOUSE, FORDINGBRIDGE CLOSE, HORSHAM Incident: FLOODING flood water surrounding house and entering property - water pumped to safe level into river by WSFRS using LPP - incident left with occupier - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12916 Time: 23:12-00:37 Location: COTTAGE, IFIELD GREEN, IFIELD Incident: FLOODING flood water affecting ground floor of property - pumped by WSFRS using LPP and submersible pump - assistance given with salvage operation - incident left with occupier - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12924 Time: 23:40-02:58 Location: LODGE, FIVE OAKS RD, SLINFOLD Incident: FLOODING flood water entering property - property evacuated and water pumped by WSFRS using main pump and LPP - WrL Billingshurst, WrL Petworth Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12931 Time: 23:01-23:30 Location: A283 FITTLEWORTH Incident: WEATHER RELATED large tree down blocking road with multiple cars marooned in flood water - tree cut up and removed from road by TRU personnel and WSFRS crew - WrL Storrington, TRU Officers Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12944 Time: 23:42-01:12 Location: B2135 WEST GRINSTEAD Incident: WEATHER RELATED WSFRS assisting police and tree surgeon removing 4 trees from road - WrL Partridge Green return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12958 Time: 00:03-00:29 Location: TINSLEY BRIDGE, RADFORD RD, TINSLEY GREEN Incident: ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS TRAPPED male trapped in car trapped in water - rescued by TRU personnel - incident left with ambulance personnel - TRU Officer Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12985 Time: 00:46-01:55 Location: HOUSE, TROTTON PLACE, A272 TROTTON Incident: FLOODING flood water entering cellar and affecting boiler - water pumped by WSFRS - WrL & L4T Midhurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 12995 Time: 01:40-02:00 Location: WOODLANDS WAY, SOUTHWATER Incident: WEATHER RELATED large trampoline situated dangerously in road - dismantled by WSFRS using saw and small gear - WrL Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13011 Time: 01:29-07:43 Location: TURNERS HILL RD, CRAWLEY DOWN Incident: WEATHER RELATED tree and 1 power cable fallen onto road blocking route - road made safe by WSFRS so one lane could reopen - incident left with police - WrL Turners Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13025 Time: 01:53-02:07 Location: BISHOPSTONE LANE, ANSTY Incident: ASSISTANCE TO PERSON TRAPPED male assisted from vehicle trapped in flood water - WrL Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13032 Time: 02:13-05:31 Location: HOUSE, LYONS RD, SLINFOLD Incident: FLOODING flood water entering basement and affecting electrics - water pumped using submersible pump - WrL Billingshurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13045 Time: 03:18-04:05 Location: HOUSE, JOBSONS LANE, WINDFALLWOOD COMMON, LURGASHALL Incident: FLOODING ground floor of property affected by floodwater - pumped using LPP - water reduced to safe level - WrL East Wittering Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13075 Time: 03:27-06:01 Location: COTTAGE, HORNSHILL LANE, TISMANS COMMON Incident: FLOODING approx 12 inches of floodwater entering basement - LPP used to pump water - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13078 Time: 03:34-04:32 Location: COTTAGE, BEX LANE, HEYSHOTT Incident: FLOODING flood water affecting property - crews assisting occupier to divert water - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13095 Time: 03:53-05:21 Location: HOUSE, ALFOLD BARS Incident: FLOODING approx 18 inches of flood water affecting property - submersible pump used by WSFRS - 4 persons and 1 dog rescued from flood water by WSFRS - 1 person taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13124 Time: 04:41-04:52 Location: A272 MIDHUST Incident: ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS TRAPPED person trapped in car due to flood water - car moved from flood water by WSFRS - WrL East Wittering, L4T Midhurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13165 Time: 05:25-05:45 Location: ST MARYS DRIVE, POUND HILL Incident: ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS TRAPPED people trapped in taxi surrounded by 1 metre of flood water - 2 adults and 3 children assisted to dry land by WSFRS - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13169 Time: 05:56-11:53 Location: NURSING HOME, IFIELD GREEN, CRAWLEY Incident: FLOODING flood water severely affecting property - 33 residents evacuated by TRU and South East Coast Ambulance HART team using rigid inflatable paths - WrLx3 Crawley, WrL Henfield, TRU personnel Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13712 Time: 05:48-07:10 Location: HOUSE, BURLEY CLOSE, LOXWOOD Incident: FLOODING fast moving flood water affecting property - 3 persons and 1 dog rescued by WSFRS - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13182 Time: 06:38-08:23 Location: HOUSE, OKEHURST LANE, BILLINGSHURST Incident: FLOODING 30cm of flood water entering property - water level reduced by WSFRS using submersible pump - WrL Billingshurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13187 Time: 06:43-09:36 Location: HOTEL, COPTHORNE COMMON RD, COPTHORNE Incident: FLOODING ground floor affected by flood water - water level reduced by WSFRS using LPP and submersible pump - electrics isolated and advice given to occupiers - WrL East Grinstead, WrL Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13219 Time: 06:48-08:05 Location: DORKING RD, WARNHAM Incident: RTC involving 2 cars - 2 people released from vehicles using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Partridge Green, WrL Lancing, HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13226 Time: 06:58-07:23 Location: A272 WISBOROUGH GREEN Incident: ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS TRAPPED male trapped in vehicle by fast flowing water - rescued by WSFRS using L4T - WrL & L4T Petworth Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13233 Time: 07:16-07:20 Location: A264 BROADBRIDGE HEATH Incident: ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS TRAPPED car stuck in flood water - 2 adults assisted to safety by WSFRS crew - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13261 Time: 08:33-11:03 Location: COTTAGE, GLASSHOUSE LANE, KIRDFORD Incident: FLOODING flood water affecting property - water pumped to safe level by WSFRS using LPP and main pump - WrL & L4T Petworth Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13266 Time: 08:18-09:21 Location: ASHFIELD RD, MIDHURST Incident: FLOODING flood water affecting 4 properties - water pumped by WSFRS to safe level using LPP on landrover - WrL & L4T Midhurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13292 Time: 08:58 - 09:43 Location: EAST STREET, RUSPER Incident: DANGEROUS STRUCTURE Tree fallen across power lines bringing them down and blocking the roadway - area cordoned off and road closed by WSFRS - Incident handed over to Electrical Energy Company - WrL Steyning Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13298 Time: 09:07 - 13:24 Location: IPING LANE, IPING Incident: FLOODING River burst its banks and water entering nearby properties - approx 10 properties affected by fast flowing deep river water - WSFRS Technical Rescue Unit (TRU) deployed to incident with water rescue equipment - 7 residents rescued from multiple properties by TRU using inflatable water rescue unit WrL Chichester, WrL Midhurst, L4T Midhurst, Rescue Boat Wittering, L4T Wittering, TRU personnel Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13304 Time: 09:19 - 12:12 Location: PUBLIC HOUSE, HIGH STREET, BILLINGSHURST Incident: FLOODING water in cellar - submersible pump used by WSFRS crew to reduce water levels - WrL Billingshurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13310 Time: 09:36 - 11:43 Location: HOUSE, NEW ROAD, BILLINGSHURST Incident: FLOODING Basement area of house flooded with water approx 30cm deep - submersible pump used by WSFRS crew to bring water to safe level WrL Billingshurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13318 Time: 10:06 - 11:24 Location: FLATS, KEW GARDENS, BOGNOR REGIS Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen of first floor flat - extinguished by fire crew using 2BA, 1 HPHR, 1 TIC - severe smoke logging to property, cleared by crews using PPV fan - 1 elderly female rescued from property by WSFRS and first aid and O2 therapy administered to a further 2 elderly occupants - casualties passed to ambulance service for further assessment and treatment for smoke inhalation - 2xWrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13323 Time: 10:23 - 10:55 Location: INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, STAIRBRIDGE LANE, BOLNEY Incident: FIRE Fire in light fitting of industrial unit, out on arrival - inspection carried out by WSFRS using TIC - advice given and incident handed over to on-site manager - WrL Burgess Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13329 Time: 10:49 - 11:21 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, PARSONS CLOSE, ANGMERING Incident: FIRE fire in ground floor kitchen - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA, 1 HPHR - accidental ignition 2xWrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13336 Time: 12:09 - 12:29 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, IVEAGH CLOSE, BROADFIELD Incident: DANGEROUS STRUCTURE WEATHER RELATED Fallen tree blocking means of access to block of flats, occupants unable to get in or out - branches removed by WSFRS using small gear to allow access and area made safe - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13350 Time: 12:38 - 13:53 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS, PRINCESS AVE, BOGNOR REGIS Incident: DANGEROUS STRUCTURE WEATHER RELATED Section of flat roofing blown away and in precarious position - inspection carried out and advice given - incident handed over to occupiers - WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13354 Time: 13:09 - 13:26 Location: RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME, LONDON RD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: DANGEROUS STRUCTURE WEATHER RELATED Fallen tree - removed by WSFRS using small gear and electric cutters, area made safe WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13358 Time: 13:31 - 15:55 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, HAVEN RD, RUDGWICK Incident: FLOODING Persons trapped in property affected by rising flood water - evacuation required - 4 persons & 1 cat rescued by WSFRS TRU personnel by FRS water rescue boat (RIB) and ladder WrL Billingshurst, TRU RIBx2, TRU Crew Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13367 Time: 14:23 - 16:14 Location: RADFORD RD, TINSLEY GREEN Incident: DANGEROUS STRUCTURE WEATHER RELATED Tree fallen onto carriageway, affecting electricity cables - area made safe by WSFRS and incident handed over to electricity company - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13374 Time: 15:11 - 15:52 Location: LOWER ST, FITTLEWORTH Incident: PERSONS TRAPPED private car stuck in flood water - car pulled out by WSFRS & Sussex Police - WrL Petworth Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13386 Time: 16:07 - 16:36 Location: BRIGHTON RD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in beach hut - out on arrival, inspection carried out by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - incident handed over to Police WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13390 Time: 16:20 - 17:05 Location: STEDHAM Incident: PERSONS TRAPPED male and van stuck in flood water - man had managed to climb onto top of van as water had entered vehicle - rescued by WSFRS using L4T and manpower - WrL Midhurst, L4T Midhurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13398 Time: 17:02 - 17:36 Location: CAERNARVON RD, CHICHESTER Incident: VEHICLE FIRE Fire in engine compartment of private car - extinguished by WSFRS crew using 2BA, 1 HR Jet - accidental ignition - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13402 Time: 17:15 - 18:49 Location: NEWBRIDGE RD, BILLINGSHURST Incident: PERSONS TRAPPED car stuck in flood water - 4 people rescued from vehicle by WSFRS crew - WrL Billingshurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13422 Time: 19:50 - 20:44 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, COLLEGE LANE, HURSTPIERPOINT Incident: CHIMNEY fire in chimney - extinguished by WSFRS crew using chimney gear - made safe and incident handed over to occupier WrL Burgess Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13428 Time: 20:57 - 21:22 Location: A259 AT CLIMPING Incident: RTC Single car collision, car in ditch, no persons trapped - scene and roadway made safe by WSFRS - incident handed over to Police WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13429 Time: 21:02 - 21:48 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, ELSTED RD, ELSTED Incident: CHIMNEY Chimney fire extinguished by WSFRS crew using chimney kit - 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Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13445 Time: 08:24 - 08:58 Location: A27 CHICHESTER Incident: RTC single car collision into road barrier - 2 elderly female occupants released from vehicle - 1 casualty conveyed to hospital by ambulance service - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13459 Time: 11:14 - 11:31 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, MACKIE AVE, HASSOCKS Incident: FIRE fire in oven of ground floor kitchen - out on arrival - accidental ignition - WrL Burgess Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13464 Time: 11:55 - 12:25 Location: HIGH STREET, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: VEHICLE FIRE private car involved in fire - 100% of engine compartment destroyed by fire - fire extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA, 2 HPHR WrL East Grinstead POLICE report - Ref: PR44298 / 2013 Location: Linchmere Common - off B2131 Liphook Road Incident: Dogs attack terrier and owner on Linchmere Common, north of Midhurst A couple walking their Yorkshire Terrier on Linchmere Common - just off the B2131 Liphook Road between Liphook and Haslemere - at about noon were attacked by two large, muscular sandy-coloured dogs. The dogs burst from the undergrowth and set upon the terrier. When it was picked up by its owner he was bitten also, and the terrier suffered bites to its belly and a hind leg. A woman appeared who led the large dogs away. She was white, in her late 30s to early 40s with mid-length, sandy blonde hair. She came from the direction of Danley Lane. Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the incident or noticed the two large dogs with their owner. She herself is urged to come forward. They are asked to phone Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 0352 of 29/12. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13471 Time: 13:25 - 14:17 Location: HOUSE, WINDSOR ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE Fire in first floor bedroom extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA, 1 HPHR and PPV Fan used to clear smoke logging - 1 dog rescued by fire crew but despite the best efforts of the crew to revive him using oxygen therapy the dog sadly died at the scene - accidental ignition - WrL Chichester, WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13479 Time: 16:03 - 17:04 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, GREATHAM LANE, GREATHAM Incident: FLOODING RESCUE Domestic property surrounded by approx 5ft water - evacuation required to distressed occupants - 2 people rescued from property by WSFRS using JCB and conveyed to fire station for welfare and collection by relatives - WrL Storrington Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13483 Time: 16:54 - 18:36 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, SOUTH HOLMES ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE Electrical fire in fuse box located in external bin store - extinguished by WSFRS crew using 2BA, 1 Co2 Extinguisher, PPV fan for smoke clearance - accidental ignition - 2xWrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13492 Time: 20:17 - 21:43 Location: A27 WESTBOUND CHICHESTER - HAVANT Incident: RTC 2 car collision - 2 males & 1 female released from vehicles prior to arrival of WSFRS and assessed by Ambulance service - vehicles and scene made safe by fire crew - 2xWrL Chichester return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13506 Time: 07:49 - 08:19 Location: A24 NORTHBOUND, FINDON Incident: RTC 2 car collision, no persons trapped - 1 female casualty treated at scene by ambulance service - incident handed over to Police - vehicles and roadway made safe by WSFRS - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13514 Time: 09:09 - 09:40 Location: A24 FINDON VALLEY Incident: RTC car overturned on highway - no persons trapped, 1 male and 1 child released from vehicle prior to arrival of WSFRS - casualties assessed and treated at scene by Ambulance service - incident handed over to Police - vehicle and roadway made safe by fire crew - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13525 Time: 11:17 - 12:01 Location: HOUSE, LONGLANDS, WORTHING Incident: CHIMNEY FIRE extinguished using Chimney kit - accidental ignition - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13531 Time: 12:16 - 13:20 Location: A283 STEYNING Incident: RTC Head on collision involving 2 cars - 1 elderly female medically trapped and extricated by WSFRS using HRE - casualty conveyed to hospital by Ambulance - scene made safe by fire crews - WrL Steyning, WrL Shoreham, HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13540 Time: 15:05 - 17:14 Location: PH-HOTEL, HIGH ST, HENFIELD Incident: FLOODING Basement of property flooded with approx 8" of water - submersible pump used by WSFRS to pump water out to safe level - WrL Henfield Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13542 Time: 16:23 - 16:57 Location: IFIELD RD, WEST GREEN Incident: CHIMNEY FIRE extinguished using chimney kit and buckets of water - incident handed over to occupier and advice given - WrL Crawley return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13570 Time: 05:03 - 05:51 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, ARUNDEL CLOSE, BOGNOR REGIS Incident: FIRE fire in ground floor living room - 1 adult female rescued by WSFRS and conveyed to hospital by Ambulance - property ventilated by fire crews WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13572 Time: 07:07 - 07:51 Location: ELM GROVE, LANCING Incident: DANGEROUS STRUCTURE WEATHER RELATED 3 x 15ft tree branches overhanging roadway - removed by WSFRS using electric cutting equipment and small gear - incident made safe by fire crew - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13575 Time: 09:55-10:18 Location: BUNGALOW, PITSHAM WOOD, MIDHURST Incident: FIRE involving cooker in ground floor kitchen - fire out on arrival - one elderly male led to safety from smoke-logged property by fire crew - oxygen administered - fire of accidental ignition - WrLx2 Midhurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13579 Time: 10:30-10:46 Location: NEW RD, SHOREHAM Incident: WEATHER RELATED area of Heras fencing blown by wind into road causing dangerous obstruction - made safe by WSFRS using small gear WrL & L4T Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13580 Time: 10:36-13:39 Location: HOUSE, STEIN RD, SOUTHBOURNE Incident: FLOODING flood water from back garden threatening to enter property - flood water pumped by WSFRS and reduced to safe level WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13582 Time: 11:19-11:31 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS, MARINE PARADE, WORTHING Incident: WEATHER RELATED rendering fallen from 5th floor of building - area cordoned off and made safe by WSFRS - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13597 Time: 17:30-18:33 Location: HOUSE, TWYNE CLOSE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE involving ground floor kitchen of terraced house - fire extinguished by WSFRS using 4BA, 2HR and 2 Jets - 70% of kitchen damaged by fire and smoke - PPV used to ventilate property - accidental ignition - WrLx3 Crawley return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13608 Time: 03:16-03:36 Location: FLAT, MIDDLE WAY, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE fire in 1st floor kitchen - out on arrival - inspection only by WSFRS - accidental ignition WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Haywards Heath REPORT Time: 8am Location: Cuckmere Haven, near Seaford Incident: Body of missing woman found A huge hunt was launched for Joanna Brown, of Ewart Street, Hanover, Brighton, who vanished into the sea at 2am, 21 December. Miss Brown, 36, was strolling along the shore with a friend when she ran into the waves. It was very windy and despite huge search efforts she was not found until December 28 at 8am when her body washed onto the beach at Cuckmere Haven, near Seaford. Original report POLICE report - Ref: PR44294 / 2013 Time: 10.35pm Location: A24 Dial Post Incident: Collision at Dial Post Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision on the A24 just north of Dial Post. The collision occurred at about 10.35pm on Saturday, 28 December, when a blue Peugeot 306 travelling north left the road and overturned. The driver, an 18-year-old man from Storrington, suffered slight injuries and was taken to St Georges Hospital in Tooting. The road was closed for just over two hours whilst investigation and recovery work took place. Anyone who witnessed the collision, or saw the vehicle bring driven prior to the collision, is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting incident 1231 of 28/12 or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13618 Time: 11:39-13:34 Location: BUNGALOW - BONNETTS LANE, IFIELD Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE horse down in muddy field unable to stand - horse successfully lifted to its feet using heavy rescue & lifting equipment - horse left in care of vet TRU personnel, WrLx2 Crowborough Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13622 Time: 13:02-13:17 Location: FERRING ST, FERRING Incident: RTC involving car and bicycle - 1 male released from under car using airbags and attended by ambulance service WrLx2 & HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13630 Time: 16:18-17:13 Location: HOUSE, KENNEL HILL RD, GOODWOOD Incident: FIRE involving chimney - extinguished by WSFRS using chimney kit - WrL Chichester
Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13642 Time: 22:47-23:22 Location: A24 WEST GRINSTEAD Incident: RTC involving car overturned - no persons trapped - 1 male casualty assessed by paramedics - incident left with Sussex Police WrLx2 Horsham, HRT Worthing return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13664 Time: 13:34-14:09 Location: UPPER SHOREHAM ROAD, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA Incident: RTC involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - cars removed from junction by WSFRS - vehicles made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police WrL Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13668 Time: 14:35-14:51 Location: FLAT, LITTLEHAMPTON RD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in 1st floor kitchen - 1 female led to safety by WSFRS - fire extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA and 1HR - PP used to ventilate property - accidental ignition - WrLx2 Worthing
Malcolm Hammond, who was reported missing from his home in Bognor on Christmas Eve, was found safe and well in London on 30 December. Officers thank the media and public for their support to this appeal Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13669 Time: 14:43-15:23 Location: HOUSE, PEARSON RD, ARUNDEL Incident: WEATHER RELATED chimney stack made unsafe by unstable aerial - aerial and chimney made safe by WSFRS using triple extension ladder and small gear - incident left with occupier - WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13673 Time: 16:49-17:30 Location: WATER LANE, ANGMERING Incident: RTC involving car - 1 male extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - taken to hospital by ambulance WrLx2 & HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13678 Time: 20:45-21:03 Location: JAMES WATT WAY, CRAWLEY Incident: SMELL OF GAS smell of gas coming from propane tanks in static burger van - tanks isolated by WSFRS - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13679 Time: 21:13-21:40 Location: STANE STREET CLOSE, PULBOROUGH Incident: VEHICLE FIRE car fire extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA and 1HR - car 50% damaged by fire and 50% damaged by heat and smoke - deliberate ignition WrL Billingshurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13681 Time: 21:26-21:41 Location: PAY GATE, WASHINGTON Incident: VEHICLE FIRE fire involving exterior of car - out on arrival - inspection only by WSFRS - deliberate ignition WrL Storrington return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13691 Time: 07:19-07:55 Location: FLAT, ELM GROVE SOUTH, BARNHAM Incident: FIRE cooker fire in kitchen of 1st floor flat - extinguished using 2BA and 1HR - elderly female suffering slight smoke inhalation - ambulance in attendance - accidental ignition - WrL Bognor, WrL Littlehampton POLICE report - Ref: PR44297 / 2013 Time: 9.50am Location: Bosham Incident: Murder inquiry launched after woman is found dead in Bosham A murder inquiry has been launched after a woman was found dead in a house in Bosham, Chichester. The 55-year-old woman was discovered with a serious head injury in the property at Smugglers Lane at 9.50am. A post mortem has yet to be carried out on the woman but her death is being treated as suspicious and is being investigated by detectives from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team. She is yet to be formally identified. Detective Chief Inspector Jon Fanner said: "At this stage we are keeping an open mind as to the motive but we are appealing for witnesses who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area from late afternoon on Sunday 29 December to around 9am on Monday 30 December. Please call us if you know anything, no matter how insignificant you might think it is. It could be important to the investigation. This is a rare incident for Bosham which is a safe area. We have increased our neighbourhood policing patrols in the village and if anyone has any information or concerns, I would urge them to speak to one of the officers who are there." Anyone with information should ring 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police quoting Operation Ensign or email contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. post mortem & update MAN ARRESTED Man bailed - 17 January 2014 Possible weapon found - 17 January 2014 £10,000 Reward offered - 18 March 2014 DNA Breakthrough, reward now £20,000 - 23 October 2014 POLICE report - Ref: PR44296 / 2013 Incident: Mental health patient absconded Police are keen to trace a mental health patient who has given his escort the slip and could be making his way to Portsmouth. Inspector Andy Wolstenholme said: "Scott Walker could be hitchhiking to Portsmouth and we want the public to be aware that he is unpredictable and can become aggressive. Anyone who believes they have seen him is asked to contact police on 999 quoting serial 894 30/12. Scott is described as white, 5' 6", slim, with a shaved head and distinctive goatee beard. He is wearing blue jeans under black tracksuit bottoms and a white hoody under a collarless black jacket. We are doing all we can to trace him and would ask anyone who sees him to contact police." POLICE UPDATE Mental health patient Scott Walker, who went missing yesterday, has returned to Graylingwell after learning of a media appeal for his return. Police would like to thank the media for their support.
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13699 Time: 10:06 - 10:43 Location: SHOP, LONDON ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: DANGEROUS STRUCTURE - WEATHER RELATED Shop sign in dangerous position having been blown loose in high winds - sign secured and made safe by WSFRS using salvage line equipment and triple extension ladder - WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13704 Time: 10:43 - 11:08 Location: LONDON ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: DANGEROUS STRUCTURE - WEATHER RELATED Boarding dangerously positioned above public footpath - area cordoned off by WSFRS for public safety - boarding removed and area made safe by fire crew using salvage equipment and 135 ladder - WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13707 Time: 11:16 - 11:40 Location: SHOP, LONDON ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: DANGEROUS STRUCTURE - WEATHER RELATED Illuminated shop fascia sign blown loose in high winds and dangerously positioned over public footpath - area cordoned off by WSFRS and area made safe - Incident handed over to shop owner and power company to isolate external electrics - WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13715 Time: 12:19 - 12:40 Location: HASTINGS ROAD, WORTHING Incident: DANGEROUS STRUCTURE - WEATHER RELATED Large tree fallen onto private van and public highway - removed by WSFRS using electric cutting equipment and triple extension ladder WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13718 Time: 12:43 - 14:52 Location: FARM, HUNSTON Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE Large male pig with head trapped in container - rescued by WSFRS TRU Crew using animal line rescue equipment - Technical Rescue Unit Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13720 Time: 13:03 - 13:13 Location: PARK LANE, LINDFIELD Incident:RTC Collision involving private car into hedge - no persons trapped, female casualty taken to hospital by ambulance for precautionary check - roadway made safe by WSFRS - WrL Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13724 Time: 14:07 - 15:36 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, MARCHES ROAD, WARNHAM Incident: CHIMNEY FIRE Severe smoke logging from woodburner - thorough search carried out using 1xTIC and hotspot located - contents removed from woodburner by WSFRS crew and made safe - incident left with occupier and advice given - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13742 Time: 20:28 - 20:50 Location: CRAWLEY AVENUE, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC Single car collision in bushes and ditch - no persons trapped - vehicle and roadway made safe by WSFRS - incident left with vehicle occupiers WrL Crawley return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13747 Time: 00:30 - 00:50 Location: CAR PARK, HOPHURST LANE, CRAWLEY DOWN Incident: FIRE fire in the open involving aerosol cans being set fire to - extinguished by WSFRS crew - deliberate ignition WrL Turners Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13752 Time: 08:23 - 09:47 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, CRABTREE HILL, LOWER BEEDING Incident: FLOODING Cellar of property flooded by approx 20cm of water - Water pumped out to safe level by WSFRS crew using submersible pump WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13759 Time : 10 :27-11 : 14 Location : BLOCK OF FLATS, MARINE PARADE, WORTHING Incident : WEATHER RELATED 2 square metres of cladding loose following strong winds - cladding removed by WSFRS using aerial ladder platform WrL & ALP Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13762 Time : 12 : 28-13 : 46 Location : HOUSE, BANKS RD, CRAWLEY Incident : FIRE FATAL involving 1st floor of semi-detached house - fire out prior to arrival of WSFRS - female occupier treated by paramedics but sadly was confirmed deceased at the scene - cause of fire currently under investigation WrLx2 Crawley, WrL Turners Hill see above POLICE report - Ref: PR44309 / 2013 Time: 12.30pm Location: Banks Road, Crawley Incident: Explosion at house Emergency services were called at 12.30pm to Banks Road in Crawley to an explosion at a house. Emergency services are at the scene. It is unclear at this stage what caused the explosion but it is not believed to be suspicious. Damage is confined to the interior of the house and no other premises are affected. A woman in her 50s was taken from the house, treated by paramedics but has sadly died at the scene shortly afterwards. There is not believed to have been anyone else in the house. Drivers are asked to avoid the immediate area for the time being as there are some local road closures while the scene is examined. see above POLICE report - Ref: PR44322 / 2014 UPDATE ON CRAWLEY FIRE DEATH The woman who died at her home in Banks Road, Crawley, on New Years Eve has been identified as 51-year-old Maria Woodhead. Forensic investigators have now established that there was not an explosion as first thought, but that a small fire, contained within one room at the house, may have contributed to Miss Woodheads death. However, the exact cause of her death has not yet been established, but it is not being treated as suspicious. The matter has been referred to the coroner officer and investigations are continuing. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13765 Time : 12 : 46-13 : 00 Location : CAR PARK, OLD SHOREHAM RD, SHOREHAM Incident : VEHICLE FIRE car dashboard alight - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - advice given to owner - accidental ignition WrL Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13772 Time : 15 : 00-15 : 59 Location : ELMER RD, ELMER Incident : FLOODING flooding affecting 1st and 2nd floor of property - flow stemmed by WSFRS and salvage carried out WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13773 Time : 14 : 58-15 : 43 Location : SHOP, SEA RD, EAST PRESTON Incident : WEATHER RELATED roof tiles loose and dangerous from high winds - area cordoned off and loose tiles removed by WSFRS using ladders WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13780 Time : 17 : 26-17 : 48 Location : HOUSE, DENTON CLOSE, GORING-BY-SEA Incident : FIRE fire in ground floor kitchen - out on arrival - ventilation only by WSFRS - accidental ignition - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13782 Time : 20 : 31-21 : 07 Location : HOUSE, ROUNDWOOD LANE, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident : FIRE fire in kitchen of 2 storey house - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - property ventilated using PPV - kitchen 10% damaged by fire and 60% damaged by heat and smoke - 2 males given oxygen at scene and given precautionary check by Ambulance Service - accidental ignition WrL East Grinstead, WrL Henfield Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 13784 Time : 21 : 24-22 : 12 Location : HOUSE, MIDDLE VILLAGE, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident : FIRE involving roof space of mid terraced house - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA, 1HR and 1 Jet - 1 male treated at scene for smoke inhalation - fire of accidental ignition - WrL Haywards Heath return to previous window | Next page - Jan.2014 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 - - see also WSF&RS archived - - Police reports
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