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Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 18037 Time: 00:34-00:43 Location: DOMESTIC GARAGE BLOCK - LORINERS, SOUTHGATE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE rubbish alight in garage compound - fire extinguished by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 18040 Time: 01:38-01:54 Location: OUTSIDE HOUSE - ROYAL GEORGE ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE wheelie bin alight outside house - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Burgess Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 18043 Time: 07:11-08:11 Location: HARBOLETS ROAD, CROSSROADS JUNCTION, COOLHAM LANE, WEST CHILTINGTON Incident: RTC collision involving van and car - 2 persons in car medically assessed by ambulance paramedics - car stabilised by WSF&RS and roof of car removed - 1 female adult and 2 male adult extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and stabilisation equipment - both persons taken to hospital by ambulance - vehicles left in situ for police crash investigation - WrL Storrington SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45107 / 2014 Incident: Attempted fraud on East Grinstead woman A 74-year-old woman almost fell prey to a conman pretending to be a London police officer who tried to scam her out of cash in East Grinstead. The victim received a call at 12.10pm in Badgers Way from a man who said he was a police officer from Hammersmith. He had arrested someone who was in possession of her bank card and there had been three transactions made on her account. When she checked her handbag and found her cards she became upset and suspicious. The caller said she needed to cancel her card he would phone her back. She phoned her sister and when they checked with her bank, they discovered no money had been withdrawn or transactions made. They then reported the call to Sussex police and discovered it was a scam. Detective Inspector Mark Cullimore said: "Fortunately this woman did not fall prey to this scam. Never give out your bank or card details to someone who has contacted you on your home phone unsolicited. The caller keeps the line open and will pretend to be from whoever you think you have just rung, so if you have any suspicions do not use the phone you have just been called on. Use a mobile or someone else's phone or wait at least 10 minutes before trying to call. Please pass this message on to anyone you know who may not be aware of this particular type of targeted fraud to prevent any vulnerable friends or family members from becoming victims." Anyone who has any information about this incident should call police on 101 quoting serial 0716 of 01/4. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45025 / 2014 Three guilty of Fernhurst Murder Two men have been found guilty of the murder of Michael Griffiths in Fernhurst and another has been found guilty of his manslaughter. At Hove Crown Court today, Zac Cowdrey, 23, of Meadway, Staines, and Harvey Munford, 23, of Monks Way, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, who had both offered an alternative plea to manslaughter, were found guilty of murder. Simon Penton, 43, of Markway, Sunbury-on Thames, was found guilty of manslaughter. Full Reports here Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 39 Time: 18:11-19:09 Location: FOREST AREA OFF B2110, PLUMMERS PLAIN Incident: FIRE approx 40 square metres of woodland destroyed by fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - cause of fire unknown - WrL Crawley, L4T Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 42 Time: 19:01-19:26 Location: PARK OFF HIGH STREET, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE small fire in grassland rear of miniature golf course - fire extinguished by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Bognor return to previous window ![]() SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45130 / 2014 Location: Durlston Drive, Bronze Close, and Sycamore Road, Bognor Regis Incident: Police arrest man over suspected thefts from cars in Bognor Police are investigating several suspected thefts from motor vehicles in Bognor Regis which happened between 12.50am and 5am. A man was seen acting suspiciously and trying car door handles in and around Durlston Drive, Bronze Close, and Sycamore Road in the early hours. A 19-year-old man from Bognor Regis was arrested on suspicion of theft from motor vehicles. He was questioned and bailed until Friday 9 May. Polcie havce seized a quantity of items which are believed to have come from cars. Any witness or anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 0040 of 02/04. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 55 Time: 07:31-08:25 Location: A27 EASTBOUND, SHOREHAM - NEAR HOLMBUSH Incident: RTC collision involving 1 car - 1 male adult trapped - man released by WSF&RS, police and ambulance paramedics and assessed at the scene by HEMS doctor before being taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police WrL Shoreham, WrL Hove, HRT Worthing
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 58 Time: 09:16-09:38 Location: PRIMARY SCHOOL - SOUTH WAY, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - small fire involving cooker in ground floor technology kitchen - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - inspection only WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 64 Time: 11:03-12:05 Location: WARNINGLID LANE, WARNINGLID Incident: RTC 2 cars - no persons trapped - 3 adults and 1 child medically assessed by ambulance paramedics at the scene - incident left with police WrL Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 72 Time: 12:33-13:36 Location: CLOTHES STORE - EAST STREET, CHICHESTER Incident: RESCUE Lift shut in - 6 people released from lift by WSF&RS - incident left with lift engineer - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 73 Time: 12:50-13:34 Location: A281 HENFIELD Incident: RTC collision involving car into hedge - 1 male adult assisted from car by ambulance paramedics - 1 female adult extricated from car by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment - both persons taken to hospital by ambulance WrL Henfield, WrL Partridge Green, HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 74 Time: 12:54-13:49 Location: SEMI DETACHED BUNGALOW - SOUTHWICK STREET, SOUTHWICK Incident: FIRE in kitchen - kitchen 20% damaged by fire - 50% damaged by smoke and heat - 2BA, 2HRS, PPV fan, thermal imaging camera and short extension ladder used by F&RS - accidental - WrL Shoreham, WrL Hove Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 93 Time: 18:52-19:29 Location: BEWBUSH BROOK OFF YEWLANDS WALK, CRAWLEY Incident: RESCUE 12 year old girl stuck up to her knees in muddy bog after trying to jump river - family and friends at the scene - girl released unhurt from mud by TRU officers using shovels and lines - TRU Officers x3 return to previous window ![]() SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45108 / 2014 Three charged with fraud at Selsey Solicitors firm Three people have been charged with fraud offences following an investigation by Sussex Police detectives into the affairs of a now-closed firm of Solicitors in Selsey Simon Kenny, 57, of Old Hunt Stables, Catsfield, near Battle, Emma Coates, 44, of West Street, Selsey, and Stephen Hiseman, 57, of Morzine, France, are due to appear on bail at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Wednesday 23 April. Kenny and Coates are charged together, with false accounting between 4 July 2006 and 15 January 2007, and with fraud by abuse of position between 15 January 2007 and 31 May 2011. They and Hiseman are also all charged with fraud by abuse of position between 1 January 2008 and 15 March 2011. The Sussex Police Major Fraud Unit have been investigating events that led to the closure of CK Solicitors in Selsey by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority, with whom detectives have been working on this complex enquiry since 2012. The investigation centred on the alleged disappearance of some £900,000 which is alleged to have been taken from client accounts at the firm. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 112 Time: 09:18-09:37 Location: MARINE DRIVE, GORING Incident: FIRE bin fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 123 Time: 09:25-09:45 Location: HASLINGBOURNE LANE, PETWORTH Incident: RTC collision involving car into hedge - no persons trapped - small spillage from car sanded by WSF&RS and traffic control maintained - incident left with police - WrL Petworth
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45158 / 2014 Missing girl found safe and well Courtney Richards was found safe and well at an address in Crawley, Friday afternoon 4 April. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 126 Time: 12:01-13:05 Location: WYNCOMBE CLOSE, FITTLEWORTH Incident: RESCUE Person trapped - man trapped beneath small van - released before arrival of WSF&RS - WSF&RS gave 1st aid and assisted HEMS doctor and ambulance paramedics - man taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Petworth Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 134 Time: 14:33-15:31 Location: REAR OF HOUSE - GARDNER ROAD, FISHERSGATE Incident: FIRE garden shed destroyed by fire - 1 propane cylinder removed from shed - 2BA, 2HRS used by F&RS - incident under investigation by police WrL Shoreham, WrL Hove SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45127 / 2014 Location: Grasmere Avenue, Sompting Incident: Sompting man arrested for attempted murder A 79-year-old man has been arrested for attempted murder following an incident at his home in Sompting. Police and ambulance were called to a house in Grasmere Avenue, Sompting, on Thursday at 6.45pm where a woman , aged 70, was found to have sustained serious head injuries. The woman, who is known to him, is being treated at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, where her condition is described as critical. DCI Mike Ashcroft, Surrey & Sussex Major Crime Team, said: "This is a tragic incident. We are conducting house to house enquiries and appeal to anyone with information of what happened to come forward. Forensic examinations are taking place and the man is helping police with our enquiries." Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting Operation Albany. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. see above SUSSEX POLICE update - Ref: PR45137 / 2014 Sompting man charged with attempted murder Dudley Boakes, 79, retired, of Grasmere Avenue, Sompting, Lancing, has been charged with attempted murder following an incident at his home on Thursday evening, April 3. He was remanded in custody to appear at Brighton Magistrates Court on Saturday morning, April 5, were he was remanded to appear at Lewes Crown Court on April 25. The injured woman remains in a critical condition in the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. see above SUSSEX POLICE update - Ref: PR45140 / 2014 Sompting attack woman has died in hospital A 70-year-old woman, who was the victim of a serious assault in her home in Sompting on Thursday evening, April 3, has sadly died in hospital. Sandra Boakes was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, with critical injuries after being attacked in her home in Grasmere Avenue, Sompting, A post mortem will be held early next week to establish the cause of her death. see above SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45183 / 2014 Dudley Boakes to be charged with Sompting murder 10 April 2014 Dudley Boakes will appear at Crawley Magistrates Court on Friday 11 April to be charged with the murder of his wife, Sandra, in Sompting last week. Mr Boakes, 79, retired, of Grasmere Avenue, Sompting, is currently remanded in custody having been charged with attempted murder. The Crown Prosecution Service has now authorised a charge of murder. Mrs Boakes sadly died in hospital on Saturday evening. A post mortem showed that she had died as a result of head injuries received in an attack at her home on Thursday, 3 April. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 151 Time: 22:17-22:57 Location: 1st FLOOR FLAT - ROWLANDS ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE smoke issuing from wall cavity of building and affecting ground floor restaurant - door frame and wall cavity investigated by WSF&RS using small tools - small fire found involving external door frame to 1st floor flat above restaurant - fire extinguished by WSF&RS - accidental WrLx2 Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45154 / 2014 Location: Forge Road, Crawley Incident: Jewellery stolen in Crawley burglary Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a house in Forge Road, Crawley, between 5.15pm and 9pm. The occupants were out of their home when jewellery, valued between £8,000 and £10,000, was stolen. The items include several ruby, diamond, emerald, sapphire and mother of pearl gold rings, one of which is initialled with the letter 'J'. Also taken was a gold belcher chain with two gold boxing gloves on. It is believed there are two suspects involved in this burglary and that they left towards Pondwood Road, Crawley. Any witness or anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1564 of 03/04. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 153 Time: 02:20-02:59 Location: PORCH OF HOUSE - GUILDERS FIELD, NORFOLK SQUARE, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE electrical fire in cabling in consumer unit in porch of house - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - advice given to occupier - incident handed over to Electrical Power company - accidental - WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 154 Time: 02:39-02:58 Location: WORTHING ROAD JUNCTION HORSHAM ROAD, WICK, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: RTC collision involving 1 car - no persons trapped - small spillage sanded by WSF&RS - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police WrL Littlehampton
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45141 / 2014 Missing man found in Chester Douglas Byelong, 73, who went missing from his home in Bognor Regis on 3 April, has been found safe and well in Cheshire. He was located in Chester on Sunday morning, April 6, and has been taken into secure accommodation. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 157 Time: 09:25-10:08 Location: SMALL HOLDING 0FF HENFIELD COMMON, HENFIELD Incident: FIRE farm debris alight in farm yard - 1HR used by WSF&RS - surrounding area damped down - WrL Partridge Green, WrL Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 165 Time: 11:33-11:53 Location: GROUND FLOOR FLAT - POST VIEW, STORRINGTON Incident: FIRE Smoke issuing - small fire involving cooker - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - flat smoke logged - 2BA and PPV fan used to ventilate flat - accidental - WrL Storrington, WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 173 Time: 13:07-13:27 Location: OUTSIDE SHOPS - WORTHING ROAD, SOUTHWATER, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE commercial van destroyed by fire - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - inspection only - accidental - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 178 Time: 16:37-16:54 Location: CHILCROFT ROAD JUNCTION HYLTERS LANE, LAVANT Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - one into ditch - no persons trapped - inspection by WSF&RS - incident left with ambulance paramedics WrL Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45145 / 2014 Time: 11.50pm Location: Armada Way, Littlehampton Incident: Man attacked A 54-year old Rustington man was taken to Worthing Hospital having sustained serious head injuries when he was assaulted in the street in Armada Way, Littlehampton, at about 11.50pm. He was then transferred to Hurstwood Park Hospital in Haywards Heath where he is currently conscious in a serious but stable condition. His attacker is described as white, in his thirties, of stocky build with short hair. Nothing was reported stolen. Police have been making house to house enquiries in the area and asking if anyone saw what happened. If you can help please contact Police via 101 quoting serial 1752 of 4/4 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. see above SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45163 / 2014 Man bailed over Littlehampton street attack A man who was arrested on suspicion of a street attack in Littlehampton has been released on police bail. The 35-year old suspect was arrested at a nearby address late on the evening of Monday 7 April, on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm to a 54-year old Rustington man. On Tuesday 8 April the suspect was released on police bail until 21 May while enquiries continue. The victim had been taken to Worthing Hospital having sustained serious head injuries when in the street in Armada Way, Littlehampton, at about 11.50pm on Friday 4 April. He was transferred to Hurstwood Park Hospital in Haywards Heath where he is currently conscious and is still in a serious but stable condition. If you saw what happened contact Policer via 101 quoting serial 1752 of 4/4 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window ![]() SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45149 / 2014 Time: 4.18pm Location: Tollgate Hill, Crawley Incident: Driver seriously injured in collision with lamppost An 18-year-old man from Horsham was taken to hospital with serious injuries after his car left the A264 in Crawley. The red Ford Fiesta collided with a lamppost at the roundabout junction with Tollgate Hill at 4.18pm. The driver was taken to the East Surrey Hospital at Redhill suffering from a broken hip and coccyx. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 986 of 05/04. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 208 Time: 16:31-17:06 Location: TOLLGATE HILL, BROADFIELD, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC involving car in collision with lamp post - male driver trapped - man released by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - police in attendance - WrL Crawley, WrL Horsham, HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 211 Time: 17:22-17:55 Location: HOUSE - MARLBOROUGH CLOSE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire affecting electrical intake of fuse box in ground floor utility room - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - accidental - inspection only WrL Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45140 / 2014 Sompting attack woman has died in hospital A 70-year-old woman, who was the victim of a serious assault in her home in Sompting on Thursday evening, April 3, has sadly died. Sandra Boakes was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, with critical injuries after being attacked in her home in Grasmere Avenue, Sompting. Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries early on Saturday evening and passed away at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. A post mortem will be held early next week to establish the cause of her death. Dudley Boakes, 79, retired, of Grasmere Avenue, Sompting, Lancing, appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court on Saturday morning, April 5, charged with the attempted murder of Sandra Boakes in Sompting on Thursday evening. He was remanded to appear at Lewes Crown Court on April 25. original report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45206 / 2014 Time: 9.50pm Location: South Street, Tarring Incident: Two men arrested for assault Police are trying to trace people who were in or around an off licence when a fight broke out in Tarring. At around 9.50pm a man was assaulted outside Bargain Booze on South Street. The victim, a 42-year-old man, suffered a fractured eye socket and a broken toe. Two men, a 28-year-old and a 33-year-old both from Worthing, have been arrested on suspicion of GBH and bailed until June 8. Detective Constable Tony Taylor said: "There were a number of customers in the shop and also passers who might have witnessed what went on outside the shop. We are particularly keen to trace a couple who might have spoken to the victim before the assault." Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 101 quoting serial 1457 of 5/4. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 220 Time: 23:08-23:27 Location: WOODEND, WEST STOKE Incident: FIRE derelict caravan almost completely damaged by fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - fire damped down and turned over - deliberate ignition WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 222 Time: 23:54-00:21 Location: HOUSE - ARUN ROAD, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen of 3 storey house - 1 female adult assisted from building before arrival of WSF&RS - 1HR, 2BA used - damaged areas damped down and cut away - accidental - WrLx2 Bognor return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 224 Time: 02:27-02:42 Location: UNDERPASS - BROADFIELD DRIVE, BROADFIELD, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE motorcycle destroyed by fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 238 Time: 10:39-11:30 Location: HIGH BEECHES LANE JUNCTION BRANTRIDGE LANE, BALCOMBE Incident: RTC involving car off road and overturned in field - 1 female adult extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Crawley, HRT Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45182 / 2014 Gold ring found on Selsey beach Police wish to reunite the owner with a gold ring found on a Selsey beach. The ring was found on East Beach, Selsey. If the ring belongs to you or someone you know please contact police on 101 quoting serial 1513 9/4 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 249 Time: 16:42-Ongoing Location: FARMLAND OFF HALEWICK LANE, SOMPTING Incident: FIRE Haystack - approx 50 straw bales well alight - being allowed to burn out under control - surrounding area damped down - deliberate WrLx2 Worthing, L4T Shoreham and relief crews Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 257 Time: 19:39-20:38 Location: HOUSE - WILLETS FIELD OFF A272, TILLINGTON Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and ladders used by WSF&RS - WrL Petworth, L4T Petworth Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 259 Time: 20:16-22:07 Location: HOUSE - BRACKLESHAM LANE, EARNLEY Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - WrL East Wittering return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 263 Time: 07:01-08:06 Location: FARM YARD OFF A24 WASHINGTON Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE Animal rescue - Alsation dog trapped below ground level in empty grain hopper - dog released by TRU officers using animal rescue equipment TRU Officersx5 Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 265 Time: 07:26-08:10 Location: SELSFIELD ROAD, TURNERS HILL Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 man trapped - man extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic cutting equipment - 2nd man given 1st aid by WSF&RS - both men taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS WrLx2 Crawley, HRT Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45142 / 2014 Three men arrested for fraud in Selsey Police were informed on March 31 after a man in his 80s had withdrawn £11,000 since the beginning of February for work on being done on his garage roof. The three men, a 32-year-old from Dorset, a 47-year-old and a 20-year-old both from Wiltshire, were arrested for fraud and have been bailed until May 12 while investigations continue. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 283 Time: 14:36-14:52 Location: COASTGAURD PUBLIC TOILETS - ARUN PARADE, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE fire involving baby changing facility in public toilet - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - inspection only - deliberate ignition WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 284 Time: 15:01-17:50 Location: WOODLAND OFF CHANCTONBURY ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE Assistance to RSPCA Officer - kitten 10 metres up tree and believed to have been there for over 24 hours - kitten rescued by TRU officers using animal rescue equipment and safety lines - kitten left with RSPCA officer - TRU Officersx4 Detective Constable Emma Fields said: "Further evidence was obtained from the victim's bank account. Several cheques and card transactions were made on the account which were not for her. Paul Schmidt admitted to writing and signing the cheques. This was a blatant case of heartless exploitation and neglect of a very vulnerable person, who deserved love and care but received just the opposite." Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 285 Time: 16:16-15:48 Location: PARK OFF HIGH STREET, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE bench in park on fire - fire extinguished by police using fire extinguisher before arrival of WSF&RS - inspection only by WSF&RS - deliberate WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 303 Time: 19:57-20:33 Location: MARCHES ROAD, KINGSFOLD Incident: RTC involving one car in collision with tree - no persons trapped - 1 person taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrLx2 Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 308 Time: 23:22-23:46 Location: A281 COWFOLD Incident: RTC involving one car overturned - no persons trapped - 1st aid given by WSF&RS to male driver before treatment at the scene by ambulance paramedics for a minor injury - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Partridge Green return to previous window ![]()
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 327 Time: 12:45-13:46 Location: THATCHED HOUSE - RECTORY LANE, CHURCH NORTON Incident: FIRE in ground floor kitchen - 4BA, 2HRs, thermal imaging camera and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - damaged areas damped down and cut away - 1 man with smoke inhalation taken to hospital by ambulance - accidental WrLx2 Chichester, WrLx2 Bognor, CU Bognor, WrC Littlehampton SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45215 / 2014 Location: Mid Lavant Incident: Phones and keys stolen in Lavant burglary Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a cottage in Mid Lavant, Lavant, between Wednesday 2 April to Tuesday 8 April. While the owner was away a living room window was broken and two BT landline phone handsets were stolen along with a spare set of keys. Any witness or anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1200 of 8/4 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 329 Time: 13:22-16:20 Location: ACADEMY SCHOOL - SCHOOL LANE, SELSEY Incident: Assistance as a precautionary measure during health and safety checks whilst the school was closed for the Easter break WSF&RS was contacted for advice in relation to a secure science cupboard containing chemicals. WSF&RS decided to investigate and attended the school to ensure that there was no risk from the chemicals and to ensure no spillages had occurred, after thorough investigation it was concluded that there were no chemical spillages or leaks and the environment was safe. At no time was any member of school staff at risk and no-one was taken to hospital. First aid was available at the school as a precaution WrL Bognor, WrL Littlehampton, CU Bognor, BASU Shoreham, WrL Shoreham, WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 336 Time: 17:59-00:10 Location: FIELD OFF HALEWICK LANE, SOMPTING Incident: FIRE approx 50 bales of hay involved in fire - 80% destroyed by fire - 1HR, drag rakes, beaters and farm machinery used to break up bales by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Bognor, L4T Shoreham SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45170 / 2014 Time: 7.10pm Location: Lyon Close, Crawley Incident: Appeal for witnesses after Crawley acid attack Police are appealing for witnesses after a man had what is believed to be acid thrown over him in Crawley. Emergency services were called to the scene in Lyon Close at 7.10pm. A 22-year-old man was attacked by two men just after 7pm and had the chemical poured over his face and hands. The victim was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton but was discharged early on Wednesday morning, 9 April. The suspects drove off in a white Vauxhall Astra van along Harper Drive. Detective Sergeant Dave Morton said: "We are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident or who may have seen two black men wearing hi-viz tops in a white Vauxhall Astra van in the area before or after the attack. The motive for this attack is still being investigated but we are confident it was targeted and can reassure the public that it was not random." if you have information or witnessed this incident call police on 101 quoting Operation Orlop or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45169 / 2014 Time: 8.45pm Location: Sompting Road, Lancing Appeal for witnesses to serious RTC Police are asking for witnesses after a pedestrian was seriously injured after colliding with a car in Sompting Road, Lancing, at 8.45pm. Emergency services were called after Fiat Punto car collided with the 49-year-old Lancing man at the entrance to Warren Court. The pedestrian suffered serious head injuries and was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, before being transferred to Hurstwood Park Neurological Unit at Haywards Heath. He is in a serious condition. The driver of the car, a 61-year-old Lancing woman, was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs. She is in custody. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Livery or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 347 Time: 01:33-02:24 Location: Holly Tree Pub, Walberton Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - small fire in tumble dryer on 1st floor of pub - 2BA, 1HR and Co2 extinguisher used by WSF&RS - 1 woman with mild smoke inhalation given oxygen by WSF&RS before being taken to hospital by ambulance - smoke ventilated by WSF&RS using PPV fan and tumble dryer removed from building - accidental - WrL Arundel, WrL Bognor see above Fire & Rescue Report SMOKE ALARM SAVES WOMAN FROM FIRE A woman from Walberton was able to escape safely from a flat fire in the early hours of this morning thanks to a working smoke alarm. Firefighters from Arundel and Bognor were called to the flat above the Holly Tree Pub in The Street, Walberton at 1.36am this morning after a fire started in a tumble dryer on the 1st floor. The occupier, a woman in her forties, was asleep in bed when tea towels, left in the machine following a drying cycle, ignited. Thankfully, the flat was fitted with a working smoke alarm which activated and alerted the woman to the developing fire giving her the time she needed to escape safely. On arrival firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the property and extinguished the blaze using a hose reel and covering jet. The woman, suffering from mild smoke inhalation, was given oxygen therapy by the fire crew at the scene but did not need hospital treatment. Incident Commander from Arundel Fire Station, Richard Tout, said afterwards: "This is another example of where a working smoke alarm has potentially saved a life. The lady was asleep in bed and had the smoke alarm not alerted her, this fire could have had tragic consequences. Because the smoke alarm gave that vital early warning, the woman closed her internal doors, preventing the fire from spreading, and escaped safely. We would also like to remind people about the danger of leaving appliances like tumble dryers, washing machines or dishwashers running overnight or while out. They can be a potential fire risk because of their high wattage, friction and motors." West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service offer free Home Fire Safety Checks where firefighters visit homes by appointment to give safety advice and, where appropriate, fit smoke detectors or other specialist fire detection equipment. To request a Home Fire Safety Check call free on 0800 328 6487 or visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 349 Time: 02:14-03:05 Location: UNOCCUPIED HOUSE - ST WINEFRIDES ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE unoccupied house vandalised - several fires on ground and 1st floor - thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - fires extinguished by WSF&RS using 6BA, 2HRs and covering HR and safety HR - deliberate ignition - police in attendance WrLx2 Littlehampton, WrL East Preston SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45218 / 2014 Incident: Burglary in Shripney Road, Bognor Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a house in Shripney Road, Bognor Regis between 6.45pm Tuesday, 8 April, and 3pm on Wednesday, 9 April. Five mountain bikes and an air gun have been stolen along with a large quantity of power tools and garden equipment. Any witness or anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 0919 of 9/4. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45180 / 2014 Time: 3pm Location: Summerhill Drive, Bognor Incident: Two year old in collision with car Police are appealing for witnesses after a two-year-old boy was in collision with a car in Summerhill Drive, Bognor, just after 3pm. The toddler was in collision with a Ford Focus estate, and was taken to Southampton Hospital by ambulance as a precaution. He suffered cuts and bruises and was detained overnight. Any witnesses are asked to contact police on 101 quoting serial 0912 of 09/4. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 374 Time: 16:53-17:41 Location: BUILDING USED AS STEEL POLISHERS - OLD SALTS ROAD, LANCING Incident: FIRE single storey building 5m x 15m - fire in extractor unit - 2BA, 2Co2 extinguishers and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - damaged areas damped down and cut away - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 376 Time: 17:26-17:43 Location: TERRACED HOUSE - GOLDSMITH ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE in ground floor kitchen - 1HR, 2BA and 1CO2 extinguisher used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Worthing, WrL Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 383 Time: 20:37-30:54 Location: REAR GARDEN OF HOUSE - NORTH BERSTED STREET, NORTH BERSTED, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE Bonfire - bonfire extinguished by WSF&RS - advice given - WrL Bognor return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 392 Time: 00:56-01:56 Location: FLAT - CAMPBELL ROAD, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - fire in sofa out on arrival of WSF&RS - sofa removed from flat and ventilation carried out using PPV fan - 1 elderly man and 1 elderly woman taken to hospital by ambulance for precautionary check up - accidental - WrLx2 Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 393 Time: 01:06-01:30 Location: HOUSE - PINOVA CLOSE, IFIELD Incident: FIRE fire in tumble dryer in ground floor utility room - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - house ventilated by WSF&RS using PPV fan - 1 man with smoke inhalation treated at the scene by WSF&RS using oxygen before being taken to hospital by ambulance - accidental - WrLx2 Horsham SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45183 / 2014 Dudley Boakes to be charged with Sompting murder 10 April 2014 Dudley Boakes will appear at Crawley Magistrates Court on Friday 11 April to be charged with the murder of his wife, Sandra, in Sompting last week. Mr Boakes, 79, retired, of Grasmere Avenue, Sompting, is currently remanded in custody having been charged with attempted murder. The Crown Prosecution Service has now authorised a charge of murder. Mrs Boakes sadly died in hospital on Saturday evening. A post mortem showed that she had died as a result of head injuries received in an attack at her home on Thursday, 3 April. original report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 405 Time: 09:19-09:35 Location: OUTSIDE POST OFFICE - PAGHAM ROAD, PAGHAM Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - male adult treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 413 Time: 13:39-14:47 Location: HOUSE - ADMIRALTY GARDENS, FELPHAM Incident: FLOODING approx 3-4 feet of water in cellar - water pumped by WSF&RS using 1 submersible pump - WrL Bognor SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45189 / 2014 Time: 3.30pm Location: Wick Street, Littlehampton Incident: Man robbed of cash in Littlehampton street Police are seeking witnesses to the robbery of a man in a Littlehampton street. Just before 3.30pm the 38-year old man from Oxfordshire returned to his parked van in Wick Street, Littlehampton, having just collected cash for payment of a fish delivery at the fish and chip ship in the same street. As he reached his van he was struck on the head from behind and the £479 cash in an envelope was taken from him by an unknown person or persons. The man was briefly unconscious and was taken to Worthing Hospital to be treated for his injury. He was discharged later the same day. If you were in or around Wick Street on Thursday afternoon and saw what happened call Police on 101 quoting serial 997 of 10/4. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 427 Time: 17:47-17:55 Location: REAR GARDEN OF HOUSE - KENT ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE fire in cylinder used for soldering - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - inspection only - accidental - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 432 Time: 18:42-19:11 Location: HOUSE - RUSKIN ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in ground floor kitchen - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - 2 persons assisted from house by WSF&RS - 1 elderly man with smoke inhalation and 1 elderly woman with smoke inhalation and minor burns treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital by ambulance - accidental - WrLx3 Worthing return to previous window ![]() SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45222 / 2014 Time: 6am Location: Northchapel Incident: Did you see three vehicles collide on the A283 Police are appealing for information after three vehicles crashed on the A283. A red Ford Focus estate, a white Mercedes HGV and a white Renault van collided on the road at Northchapel at 6am. The Ford and Mercedes were heading north while the Renault was heading south when the crash happened. No one was injured. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call 101 quoting serial 199 of 11/4 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 471 Time: 17:08-17:29 Location: SEAFRONT OPPOSITE PETWORTH AVENUE, GORING Incident: FIRE bin well alight on arrival of WSF&RS - 1HR used - accidental - WrL Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45187 / 2014 Have you lost a 'drone' in Worthing? Police in Worthing are seeking the owners of two aerial drone devices. Over the past two weeks the battery powered, four-propeller, remotely-controlled unmanned aerial devices have been handed in, having been found separately in the Worthing area by members of the public. Sussex Police said; - They are expensive items, but no one has so far reported them lost. If you have lost a drone in the area recently please contact Chatsworth Road police station front office by calling 101 and quoting serial 1261 of 10/4. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk You will obviously need to provide proof of purchase of the relevant model, and some personal ID. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 474 Time: 19:20-19:54 Location: SHELTERED FLAT - ARUNDEL ROAD, ANGMERING Incident: FIRE fire in chairlift - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - electrics isolated - elderly woman with minor burn to hand treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - accidental - WrL East Preston, WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 478 Time: 21:31-21:54 Location: WOODLAND OFF KIRDFORD ROAD, WISBOROUGH GREEN Incident: FIRE rubbish burning in woodland - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Billingshurst return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 489 Time: 03:59-04:51 Location: OFFICE BUILDING - HIGH STREET, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE smell of burning in office - search made by F&RS using thermal imaging camera - small fire located in electrical fuse box - fire extinguished by F&RS isolating electrical supply - further search made using thermal imaging camera to confirm no fire spread - accidental WrL East Grinstead, WrL Forest Row Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 492 Time: 07:31-07:52 Location: REAR OFF PENN CRECENT, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FIRE in woods lit by youths - bonfire extinguished by WSF&RS - WrL Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 493 Time: 09:56-10:12 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - CHURCH LANE, BOGNOR Incident: FLOODING water from upper flat affecting lower flat - inspection by WSF&RS - water supply isolated externally by Water Company - incident left with Water Company - WrL Bognor
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 499 Time: 15:24-15:50 Location: OUTSIDE HOUSE - BURNDELL ROAD, YAPTON Incident: FIRE fire involving shopping delivery crates - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - exterior of adjacent house checked by WSF&RS using thermal imaging camera - accidental - WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 503 Time: 16:56-17:25 Location: SPORTMAN ROUNDABOUT - ST FLORAS ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: RTC collision involving car on side - 1 woman and 1 child released before arrival of WSF&RS - scene made safe by WSF&RS WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 507 Time: 17:36-17:41 Location: RIVER BANK OFF AVENUE DE CHARTRES, CHICHESTER Incident: Assistance youth down the river bank and unable to get back up bank - boy assisted up bank by WSF&RS - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 511 Time: 18:51-19:12 Location: REAR GARDEN OF HOUSE - BEACON HURST, KEYMER Incident: FIRE fir trees in garden set alight by barbeque - 1HR used by WSF&RS - WrL Burgess Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 513 Time: 19:06-20:01 Location: BUILDING SITE COMPOUND - NEW ESTATE OFF CHANDLERS FIELD DRIVE, BOLNORE VILLAGE Incident: FIRE quantity of building materials in site compound severely damaged by fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS supplemented by water from water carrier - damaged area damped down and turned over - deliberate ignition - WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Crawley, WrC Burgess Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 532 Time: 21:06-21:23 Location: A280 LONG FURLONG Incident: RTC involving car off the road - no persons trapped - 1 female adult released before arrival of WSF&RS and medically assessed by ambulance paramedics at the scene - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Worthing return to previous window ![]() ![]() Time: 00.50 Incident: Lifeboat called after car plunges 100 feet off cliff The volunteer crew of Brighton Lifeboat were paged at 00.50 on Sunday morning to a report of a car that had driven off the cliff at Rottingdean and dropped 100 feet in to the sea. A casualty from the car was found on beach and treated by paramedics. The wreckage of the car was in a metre of water so a crewman from Brighton Lifeboat entered the water and swam to search the vehicle. Nothing was found inside. Brighton Lifeboat searched to the West of the wreckage of the car and Newhaven Lifeboat searched to the East in case there were further casualties from the car that had entered the water. No more casualties were found and at 2.00 Brighton and Newhaven Lifeboats were stood down to return to station. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 538 Time: 00:43-02:02 Location: STANE STREET, PULBOROUGH Incident: RTC involving car in collision with garden wall - no persons trapped - male driver taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Billingshurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 546 Time: 09:33-09:46 Location: JUNCTION OF BRAMBLING ROAD AND ST LEONARDS ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 551 Time: 11:09-11:29 Location: FLAT - HAYLEY ROAD, LANCING Incident: FIRE Smoke issuing - small fire on kitchen hob - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - flat ventilated - accidental - WrL Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45211 / 2014 Time: 12.35am Location: A29 London Road, Pulborough Incident: Man charged with Pulborough collision A man has been charged after a collision near Pulborough in the early hours. Daniel Flay, 31, a construction worker, of Highfield, Wick has been charged with GBH with intent, ABH, dangerous driving and driving when over the alcohol limit. At about 12.35am on Sunday 13 April two men aged 18 and 24, both pedestrians, were injured when they were hit by a car being driven north on the A29 London Road, Pulborough. The 18-year old was taken to St George's Hospital in South London with serious but non-life threatening head and body injuries. The 24-year old was treated at Worthing Hospital for a leg injury. Flay will appear at Crawley Magistrates Court Monday 14 April. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 557 Time: 12:41-12:59 Location: A27 WESTBOUND JUNCTION A285 CHICHESTER Incident: RTC collision involving car and car with caravan in tow - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS and police - WrL Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45210 / 2014 Time: 3.30pm Location: A29 Shripney Road Incident: Taxi and motorbike collide in Bognor Regis Police are appealing for witnesses after a taxi and a motorbike collided in Bognor Regis. A Citreon Xsara taxi and a Suzuki Bandit 600cc motorbike collided on the A29 Shripney Road shortly before 3.30pm. The 60-year-old man on the motorbike was taken to St Richard's Hospital in Chichester for treatment suffering from minor injuries. The driver of the Citroen was not hurt. PC Andy Green said: "I am keen to speak to anyone who saw the collision or who saw either vehicle in the minutes before the crash. If you saw anything at all, please contact us." Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 905 of 13/4 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 564 Time: 16:32-17:51 Location: MAYPOLE ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: Assistance to RSPCA officer cat approx 30 feet up tree with no access for a ladder - cat rescued by TRU officers using ropes and left in the care of RSPCA officer TRU Officersx4 Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 568 Time: 17:20-18:18 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - KING EDWARD AVENUE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire involving 1st floor flat - all persons accounted for - 5HRs, 6BA used by WSF&RS - 1 female taken to hospital by ambulance - incident believed to be accidental but under investigation - WrLx3 Worthing, WrL Shoreham, CU Bognor, Red Cross Support Unit Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 581 Time: 18:04-18:20 Location: REAR GARDEN OF HOUSE - BULKINGTON AVENUE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE Bonfire - out of control bonfire in garden extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - WrL East Preston Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 585 Time: 19:25-20:19 Location: TILGATE FOREST ACCESS FROM TITMUS DRIVE, TILGATE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE 400 sq m of heathland on fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley, L4T Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 586 Time: 19:57-20:30 Location: HOUSE - WEAR ROAD, DURRINGTON, WORTHING Incident: FIRE dishwasher fire in kitchen - 2BA, 1HR and 1 Co2 extinguisher used by WSF&RS -20% of house damaged by smoke- 5% of house damaged by fire and heat - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 594 Time: 04:25-04:44 Location: GLOUCESTER LANE, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE 2 mopeds severely damaged by fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - police in attendance - WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 612 Time: 13:13-14:56 Location: FARMLAND OFF DEENE HILL, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE large digger well alight on arrival of WSF&RS - commercial digger destroyed by fire - 2BA, 3 HRs used by WSF&RS - accidental WrLx2 Horsham, L4T Horsham, L4T Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 634 Time: 20:31-21L34 Location: HOUSE - THE STREET, BURPHAM Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - WrL Arundel Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 638 Time: 21:13-21:28 Location: REAR OF HOUSE - MILL LANE, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE fence panel on fire in garden - 1HR used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Shoreham ![]() Time: 22:17 Incident: Two young men lost in the dark Solent Coastguards received a 999 call from two men in their early 20's who were not sure exactly where they were but knew they were somewhere on the E Head peninsula. It was a dark night with a cold NE wind and the tide was coming in, so with some urgency the two lifeboats were launched. The Atlantic 85 started a search along the E Head shoreline, and the D-Class went into the shallower water in Snowhill Creek. Shortly after this a second call was made to the Coastguards with the men saying they could see flashing blue lights so the lifeboat crew knew they were close to them. They were soon discovered in the tidal zone of Snowhill Creek and the D-Class took them on board. Having checked that they were OK and not needing medical help they were taken to E Head and handed over safe and sound into the care of the local Selsey Coastguard Unit. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 643 Time: 23:21-23:40 Location: PARK OFF OLD BARN WAY, SOUTHWICK Incident: FIRE moped destroyed by fire - buckets of water and backpack sprayer used by F&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Hove return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 645 Time: 01:54-03:46 Location: 2 STOREY BLOCK OF FLATS - REGENTS CLOSE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE ground floor flat 100% damaged by fire - 10% of 1st floor flat damaged by heat and smoke - all persons accounted for - 10BA, 3HRs and PPV fan used by F&RS - accidental WrLx2 Crawley, WrL Reigate, WrL Horsham, CU Haywards Heath, L4T Haywards Heath, BASU Horsham, Red Cross Support Unit Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 651 Time: 06:18-07:17 Location: M23 NORTHBOUND JUNCTION 11 PEASE POTTAGE TO JUNCTION 10, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC involving car in collision with bridge support - male driver trapped - man extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by air ambulance WrL Crawley, WrL Reigate, HRT Crawley, WrL Turners Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 656 Time: 07:32-07:51 Location: TORTINGTON LANE, ARUNDEL Incident: FIRE domestic caravan destroyed by fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 660 Time: 10:04-10:31 Location: DOMESTIC GARAGE - PETERSFIELD ROAD, MIDHURST Incident: FIRE fire in domestic garage used as workshop - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - minor salvage carried out - accidental - WrL Midhurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 661 Time: 10:31-11:09 Location: HOUSE - GARSONS ROAD, SOUTHBOURNE Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE Assistance to RSPCA - cat on pitch of house roof - rescued by WSF&RS using ladders and safety lines - left in the care of RSPCA officer WrL Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45231 / 2014 Time: 11.40am Location: A27 Arundel Incident: A27 closed at Arundel after three vehicle collision The A27 has been closed in both directions through Arundel because of a collision on the town's bypass. A car, a van and a lorry collided at about 11.40am today between the Ford Road roundabout and the roundabout close to Arundel station. Firefighters are working to remove one trapped person from a vehicle while officers are investigating the cause of the crash and trying to keep traffic moving. Long queues are already building up so motorists are advised to find alternative routes if they can. If you saw the collision please call 101 quoting serial 520 of 15/4 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk see above Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 663 Time: 11:40-12:09 Location: A27 ARUNDEL Incident: RTC collision involving van, car and lorry - road closed in both directions - 1 woman trapped in car released by WSF&RS using small tools - scene made safe - WrL Arundel see above SUSSEX POLICE UPDATE - Ref: PR45238 / 2014 Lorry driver arrested after A27 crash Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash that forced the closure of the A27 at Arundel today. A turquoise Vauxhall Corsa, a white Ford Transit and a green DAF lorry collided at about 11.40am between the Ford Road roundabout and the roundabout close to Arundel station. Long queues built up after the road had to be closed while emergency services worked at the scene. A 57-year-old woman from Littlehampton who was driving the car was taken to Worthing Hospital for treatment for suspected pelvic injuries. At one stage it was feared that she would need to be cut out of her vehicle but this did not prove necessary. Her distressed puppy was removed safely from the vehicle and given to her family to care for. A 36-year-old man from the Netherlands who was driving the lorry was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was taken into custody to be questioned with the aid of an interpreter. Police would like to speak to anyone who saw the crash or any of the vehicles involved being driven in the minutes before the collision. If you saw anything at all, no matter how small the detail, please call 101 quoting serial 520 of 15/4 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk see above SUSSEX POLICE UPDATE - Ref: PR45258 / 2014 Driver charged following A27 Arundel collision A man has been charged with careless driving following a crash that closed the A27 at Arundel on Tuesday 15 April. A turquoise Vauxhall Corsa, a white Ford Transit and a green DAF lorry collided at about 11.40am between the Ford Road roundabout and the roundabout close to Arundel station. Lorry driver Shameer Wadalee, 36, from the Netherlands, has been charged and will appear before Worthing magistrates on 8 July. A 57-year-old woman from Littlehampton who was driving the car was taken to Worthing Hospital for treatment for suspected pelvic injuries. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 664 Time: 11:50-14:05 Location: TERRACED HOUSE - ASH CLOSE, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE smoke issuing - fire in kitchen - 4BA, 3HRs used by WSF&RS - kitchen 100% damaged by fire - remainder of house 100% damaged by smoke - 3 dogs and 1 cat removed from house - sadly all the animals died at the scene - cause of fire under investigation WrLx2 Littlehampton, FIO Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 671 Time: 12:49-14:02 Location: CHITHURST LANE, CHITHURST Incident: FIRE area of undergrowth approx 600sq.m on fire - 1HR and beaters used by WSF&RS - WrL Midhurst, L4T Midhurst SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45242 / 2014 Time: 4pm Location: A24 southbound close to Durrington cemetery Incident: A24 closed on edge of Worthing after crash The A24 has been closed southbound on the edge of Worthing after a collision between a lorry and a car. The crash happened on the A24 southbound close to Durrington cemetery at about 4pm today. A man and a woman in the car were treated by paramedics at the scene. Northbound traffic is flowing but the road has been closed at the Findon roundabout and traffic is being diverted onto the A280, Long Furlong. The road is expected to be reopened shortly. Anyone who saw the collision should call 101 quoting serial 965 of 15/4 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk see above Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 676 Time: 16:22-17:07 Location: A24 FINDON Incident: RTC collision involving car and lorry - 1 man and 1 woman trapped in car - both persons extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - police in attendance - WrLx2 Worthing, HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 677 Time: 17:16-18:10 Location: ALINORA AVENUE, GORING Incident: RTC involving car in collision with parked car - 2 females trapped - both persons extricated by WSF&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - 1 further woman taken to hospital by air ambulance WrL East Preston, WrL Littlehampton, WrL Worthing, HRT Worthing see above SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45244 / 2014 Time: 5.10pm Location: Alinora Avenue, Worthing Incident: Three injured in Worthing crash A 19-year old woman was seriously injured when the car in which she was a passenger collided with a parked car in Worthing. At 5.10pm emergency services were called to Alinora Avenue, Worthing after a small silver hatchback had collided with a parked car. The hatchback contained five people all local to Worthing, two men aged 20 and 21, a 14-year old girl, and two women aged 18 and 19. Two of the occupants, the 19-year old woman and the 14-year old girl were freed from the car by firefighters. The 19-year old woman was taken to St Georges Hospital in London by air ambulance where she is currently in a critical condition. The 14-year old girl and the 18-year old woman were taken by road ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton where their conditions are described as stable. The two men in the car were arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol and of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. They are currently in custody for interview and further enquiries. Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen this crash or may have seen the small silver hatchback in the area just beforehand. If you have any information please phone 101 quoting Operation Oracle. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 682 Time: 18:46-19:01 Location: RECREATION GROUND - ROYAL GEORGE ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE bin fire caused by discarded smoking materials extinguished by WSF&RS - WrL Burgess Hill return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 714 Time: 06:04-06:25 Location: FLATS - SHELBY ROAD, DURRINGTON, WORTHING Incident: FLOODING ground floor flat affected by flooding caused by burst pipe in upper flat - water and electrics isolated by WSF&RS - salvage carried out WrL Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45236 / 2014 Bognor Regis householders alerted to telephone scammers Fraudulent phone scammers have again been targeting householders in and around Bognor Regis, with more than half-a-dozen incidents reported in the past two days. Frequently, the bogus caller claims to be a PC Baker from Paddington Green police station, investigating suspicious use of bank cards at a leading London department store, or may pretend to be a bank official. The intended victim is asked to disclose personal details or to withdraw money from their bank account which an authorised courier or taxi driver will then collect. On Tuesday, 8 April a 61-year-old local man lost £5,000 to this type of activity. Under no circumstances would the police arrange collection of bank cards or money from your home address in this manner.
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 716 Time: 09:51-10:10 Location: A27 SHOREHAM ROAD LANCING - OPPOSITE THE COLLEGE Incident: FIRE car destroyed by fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 718 Time: 10:17-10:24 Location: OUTSIDE LIBRARY - TOWER STREET, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE bin fire caused by discarded smoking materials extinguished by WSF&RS - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 730 Time: 14:14-14:54 Location: YARD OFF NEWELLS LANE, BOSHAM Incident: FIRE portacabin 10m x 3m and 20 tyres next to portacabin well alight on arrival of WSF&RS - 4BA, 2HRs used - damaged areas turned over and damped down - accidental - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 732 Time: 14:57-15:23 Location: A27 WESTBOUND CLAPHAM TO CROSSBUSH Incident: FIRE fire in articulated lorry - 1HR and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - lorry escorted to nearby garage - accidental WrL Arundel, WrL Littlehampton
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 744 Time: 20:10-20:44 Location: HOUSE - HOWARD ROAD, ARUNDEL Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - WrL Arundel Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 747 Time: 20:45-21:33 Location: FIELD OFF ATHELSTAN WAY, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE hay alight - drag rake and 1HR used by WSF&RS to extinguish - unknown cause WrL Horsham, L4T Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 747 Time: 22:32-23:39 Location: SINGLE STOREY LIGHT ENGINEERING UNIT - WOODS WAY, GORING Incident: FIRE single storey engineering unit 30mx30m - fire in electric fork lift truck - 4BA, 1HR and 2 PPV fans used by WSF&RS - accidental WrLx3 Worthing, WrL East Preston return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 749 Time: 00:49-01:31 Location: HOUSE - RUSPER ROAD, IFIELD Incident: FIRE fire in flue of log burning stove - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - flue inspected and advice given - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 769 Time: 12:56-13:12 Location: STONEY LANE, SHOREHAM Incident: RTC collision involving car and motorcycle - no persons trapped - 1st aid given to one man and 1 woman at the scene - man taken to hospital by ambulance - police in attendance for road closure - WrL Shoreham SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45275 / 2014 Time: 10.15pm Location: London Road, Burgess Hill Incident: Appeal for witnesses to Burgess Hill fight Police are asking witnesses to come forward following a fight between two men outside an off-licence in Burgess Hill. The incident happened outside MK Food and Wines in London Road at about 10.15pm. Police are keen to speak with a woman who stopped in her vehicle to assist one of the men. A 36-year-old Burgess Hill man was arrested for affray and has been released on bail until 27 May. If you saw anything call 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 1533 of 17/04. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 794 Time: 23:49-00:29 Location: A27 FONTWELL Incident: FIRE car 100% damaged by fire - 2BA, 2HRS and dry powder extinguisher used by WSF&RS - police in attendance for traffic control WrL Chichester return to previous window ![]() ![]() Time: 07:35 Incident: Inshore Lifeboat launched The inshore lifeboat was launched to a 16ft vessel, which had lost its propeller and was drifting. The boat had three people on board but they had no lifejackets, radio or other means to attract attention. She had launched from Shoreham Beach at 3am that day and had lost her prop. Their position was given to the coastguard as 2km south of Shoreham Harbour. The inshore lifeboat searched the area but found no trace. Eventually the boat was found several miles south west of the harbour. A tow line was set up between the lifeboat and the vessel and she was towed back into the harbour. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 808 Time: 10:39-13:47 Location: BUSINESS PARK - ALBOURNE ROAD, HENFIELD Incident: FIRE 2 storey building 75mx60m used for warehousing and offices - fire involving 50 sq metres of roof mounted solar panels - power isolated to panels by WSF&RS and building inspected internally for signs of fire - none found - panels inspected by engineer using aerial ladder platform - fire allowed to burn out under control of fire crews using aerial ladder platform, ladder and thermal imaging camera - approx 1000 sq metres of roof damaged by heat - accidental WrLx2 Partridge Green, WrL Burgess Hill, ALP Horsham, WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 818 Time: 16:11-17:24 Location: RAILWAY STATION - HASLETT AVENUE, THREE BRIDGES, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE multi seated fire in 2 train carriages containing railway sleepers - station evacuated - electricity supply to rail track isolated - 2HRS and 1 fogging HR used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley, WrL Reigate return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 848 Time: 16:42-17:10 Location: DOMESTIC GARAGE - HUDSON CLOSE, DURRINGTON, WORTHING Incident: FIRE detached garage 85% damaged by fire - 3HRs, 2BA used by WSF&RS - accidental WrLx2 Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 853 Time: 18:51-19:04 Location: RETAIL PARK - PORTSFIELD WAY, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE contents of large skip on fire - 2HRs used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Chichester return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 869 Time: 07:24-11:01 Location: SCORY CLOSE, BEWBUSH, CRAWLEY Incident: FLOODING large amount of water coming from burst water main and affecting approx 20 properties - water isolated by Southern Water - advice given to all occupants by WSF&RS - incident left with Red Cross Support Unit and Southern Water WrL Crawley, Red Cross Support Unit return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 910 Time: 12:02-12:41 Location: A27 WESTBOUND, BETWEEN ARUNDEL AND WALBERTON Incident: FIRE car fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - 1 lane of road closed for short time - accidental - WrL Littlehampton ![]() Time: 14:20 Incident: Fishing vessel in difficulties The all weather lifeboat was launched on service to a 68ft vessel, which had broken down three miles south of Hove. The fishing boat, which had five people on board, had lost its steering and was found drifting near Hove. The lifeboat crew took the vessel under tow into Shoreham Harbour and returned to station just before 4pm. full report return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 945 Time: 01:47-02:22 Location: HOUSE - WORCESTER ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE washing machine on fire in ground floor kitchen - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - 1 male adult and 1 female adult assisted unhurt from house by WSF&RS - 5% of house damaged by fire - 95% of house affected by smoke - 2BA, 1HR and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - accidental WrLx2 Chichester, WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 947 Time: 05:04-05:29 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - WEST WAY, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE 3 storey block of flats - fire in ground floor bin in internal chute area - 1HR used by WSF&RS - accidental WrLx2 Littlehampton, WrL East Preston SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45287 / 2014 Incident: Body found at industrial estate, Ford near Arundel. A spokesperson for Sussex Police has stated that they were called shortly before 9am today to reports that the body of a white male believed to be aged in his 20s had been discovered at the waste site on the Rudford Industrial Estate near Ford. Detectives are at the early stages of their investigation into the circumstances and at this time the death is treated as unexplained. The man has been identified as Ben Farr, aged 28, of Stonehouse Drive, St Leonards. A post mortem is due to be held tomorrow Wednesday 23 April. see above SUSSEX POLICE UPDATE - Ref: PR45308 / 2014 Ford waste centre body investigation - man identified A man whose body was found at Ford waste centre on Tuesday 22 April, has been identified as Ben Farr, aged 28, of Stonehouse Drive, St Leonards. A post mortem revealed he died from crushing injuries. His family have been informed. Police were called shortly before 9am on Tuesday to reports a body had been found at the Rudford Industrial Estate near Ford. Detective Inspector Jim McKnight said: "It is likely that Ben's body was brought to the site by lorry having been taken from a commercial refuse bin. The refuse bin could be from a number of locations but is likely to be from a coastal location in West Sussex. His death is being treated as unexplained and the investigation is ongoing into the circumstances. We are appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard from Ben from 15 April to contact police with information as we are trying to build up a picture of his movements. He had links to St Leonards and Hastings and was also known to frequent the Brighton area." Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting serial 0767 of 24/04. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. UPDATE Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 971 Time: 14:40-15:35 Location: CAR PARK OF VEHICLE PARTS CENTRE - CONSORT WAY, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE 2 camper vans, 1 commercial van and 2 cars destroyed by fire - 6BA, 5HRS and hydraulic equipment used by WSF&RS - damaged area damped down - adjacent building evacuated and cooled before being searched by WSF&RS using thermal imaging camera for signs of fire - none found - accidental WrLx2 Burgess Hill, WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Hurstpierpoint, CU Haywards Heath, L4T Haywards Heath Photo Copyright Eddie Howland Phone 0793 518828 Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 986 Time: 17:52-19:04 Location: PUB - HIGH STREET, ARUNDEL Incident: FIRE 3 storey end of terrace building used as pub and hotel - fire involving tumble dryer in 1st floor laundry room - 4BA, 3HRs, 2 thermal imaging cameras and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - room 10% damaged by fire - 50% damaged by smoke - accidental WrL Arundel, WrL Littlehampton SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45296 / 2014 Police seek witnesses to violent offences in Worthing Police are investigating a succession of violent incidents in Worthing town centre. Detectives would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed any of the incidents in which a piece of timber and a dog chain were used as weapons. Shortly before 7.30pm a 44-year-old man was attacked near the bandstand in Montague Street, suffering cuts and bruising which required hospital treatment. At around 9pm a 25-year-old man was threatened with a chain while walking past McDonalds restaurant in the same street. And at 9.30pm a 15-year-old girl was accosted by two men at the junction of Shelley Road and Portland Road. One man struck her in the face before stealing her iPhone. Police have arrested and detained two men, one 19 and one 20, on suspicion of robbery, assault and possession of offensive weapons. Anyone who saw any of the incidents or who has other information is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1550 of 22/4 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 990 Time: 23:09-23:39 Location: 4 STOREY BLOCK OF FLATS - ARUNDEL CLOSE, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - forced entry to flat by WSF&RS as unknown if occupied - all persons accounted for - small fire on oven hob - 1HR used by F&RS - accidental - WrL Shoreham, WrLx2 Hove return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1014 Time: 13:13-13:30 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - CHESTNUT AVENUE, CHICHESTER Incident: RESCUE Lift shut in - 4 elderly men released from lift by WSF&RS using forcible entry tools - lift engineer ordered by management of flats WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1021 Time: 16:24-17:37 Location: 3 STOREY BUILDING USED AS SHOP - EASTGATE SQUARE, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE fire in rear courtyard and basement used as stockroom for shop of 3 storey building - 4BA, 3HRs used by WSF&RS - damaged area damped down and turned over - 1 female adult with smoke inhalation and minor burn treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics accidental WrLx2 Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1026 Time: 17:44-18:13 Location: BUILDING SITE - DURBAN ROAD, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE fire in unattended skip - 1HR used by WSF&RS - unknown cause - WrL Bognor return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1037 Time: 03:16-03:52 Location: OUTSIDE HOUSE - NORFOLK MEWS, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE car severely damaged by fire - adjacent camper van 5% damaged by radiated heat - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1062 Time: 10:24-11:17 Location: JUNCTION B2133 HARBOLETS ROAD AND BROADBRIDGE BRIDGE ROAD, WEST CHILTINGTON Incident: RTC collision involving car and van - 1 male adult trapped in van - man assessed by ambulance paramedics before being released by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment - man taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Storrington, WrL Petworth, HRT Worthing
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1078 Time: 17:02-17:58 Location: SKIFF LANE, LOXWOOD Incident: FIRE 13 tonne excavator well alight on arrival of WSF&RS - 2BA, 1HR used - excavator 100% damaged - accidental WrLx2 Horsham, L4T Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1087 Time: 21:49-21:57 Location: OUTSIDE SHOPS - NORTH HEATH LANE, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE bin fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Horsham return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1091 Time: 02:42-03:43 Location: 3 STOREY BUILDING USED AS HOTEL AND PUB - THE STREET, BRAMBER Incident: FIRE fire in boiler room - 40% fire damage, 80% smoke damage - 2BA, 1HR and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - electrics and gas supply isolated - accidental - WrL Steyning, WrL Henfield, WrL Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1093 Time: 05:08-05:56 Location: A283 EAST OF WASHINGTON ROUNDABOUT, WASHINGTON Incident: RTC involving car in collision with tree - no persons trapped - 2 people released before arrival of WSF&RS and assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - incident left with police and ambulance - WrL Steyning Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1095 Time: 07:07-08:00 Location: SEMI DETACHED HOUSE - WEST CLOSE, FERNHURST Incident: Lighting strike house hit by lightning causing a fire that involved a television in the living room - 4BA, 3HRs used by WSF&RS - accidental WrL Midhurst, WrL Haslemere
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1105 Time: 10:26-10:45 Location: REAR OF HOUSE - DUNFORD HOLLOW, MIDHURST Incident: FIRE fire in swimming pool heat exchanger - fire out of arrival of WSF&RS - inspection only - accidental WrLx2 Midhurst, WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1124 Time: 13:20-13:39 Location: HOUSE - FRIARY LANE, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE Smell of burning - internal fuse panel sparking and burning smell coming from wall - fuse panel isolated by WSF&RS and inspected using thermal imaging camera - electrician ordered - WrLx2 Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1138 Time: 18:39-19:23 Location: FARTHINGS HILL, HORSHAM Incident: RTC involving car in collision with tree - 1 female adult extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and electric cutting equipment - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Horsham, HRT Crawley return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1155 Time: 13:59-14:56 Location: RECYCLING SITE, WILLOWBROOK ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE large recycling skip well alight on arrival of WSF&RS - on site excavator used to assist in removing household rubbish from skip - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45375 / 2014 Time: 2.07pm Location: A272 Midhurst Incident: Appeal for witnesses to hit and run collision A272 Midhurst Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorbike was in collision with a car which failed to stop on the A272 Elsted Road, Midhurst, at 2.07pm. The black BMW motorbike, travelling east to west, was being driven by a 55-year-old man from Peacehaven. He suffered a broken finger. The other vehicle, a red Seat, which was travelling east did not stop. It would have suffered rear offside damage. Anyone who saw the collision is asked to call 101 quoting serial 0794 of 26/04. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1162 Time: 18:47-07:55 Location: FARMLAND OFF HALEICK LANE, SOMPTING Incident: FIRE straw bales alight on open ground - bales turned over and damped down - bales allowed to burn out under control of WSF&RS -farmer in attendance - deliberate ignition - WrL Worthing, L4T Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1175 Time: 22:57-23:33 Location: JUNCTION UPPER BOUNDSTONE LANE AND MANOR ROAD, LANCING Incident: RTC involving car off road and into garden - 1 male adult extricated from car by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance WrLx2 Worthing, HRT Worthing return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1178 Time: 01:33-02:00 Location: PARK OFF ST JOHNS ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE rubbish on fire and affecting 2 metres of roof fascia boards, guttering and doors of cricket pavilion - 1HR and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - damaged areas damped down and cut away - deliberate ignition - police in attendance WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1182 Time: 03:42-04:22 Location: REAR OF FLATS - ROSEMEAD GARDENS, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE domestic garage and bin store involved in fire - 4BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrLX2 Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1186 Time: 07:36-07:50 Location: LONG FURLONG, CLAPHAM Incident: RTC involving car off road and into field - no persons trapped - driver assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1200 Time: 14:13-15:01 Location: 2nd FLOOR FLAT - PROCTOR CLOSE, MAIDENBOWER, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire in cooker - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - 2BA and PPV used - 1 elderly man and 1 elderly woman with minor smoke inhalation assessed by ambulance paramedics - accidental - WrL Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45384 / 2014 Time: 3.30pm Location: Market Close, Bognor Regis Incident: Witnesses sought to Bognor Regis robbery Police investigating a robbery in an alleyway between The Square and Market Close, Bognor Regis, are appealing for anyone who saw what happened or who has other relevant information to come forward. At about 3.30pm an 18-year-old man was walking home from a local shop when he heard voices behind him. Two youths assaulted and robbed him. Two boys, one aged 16 and one aged 14, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery, questioned and released on bail until 2 June while enquiries continue. Anyone able to help should phone Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 831 of 27/4. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1216 Time: 22:30- 23:07 Location: 3 STOREY CARE HOME - UPPER SHOREHAM ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE fire in 2nd floor bedroom - 4BA, 4HRs and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition WrL Shoreham , WrLx2 Hove, WrL Brighton, CU Haywards Heath return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1229 Time: 12:14-12:30 Location: PETROL STATION - STATION ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: Spillage approx 40 litres of petrol spilt on garage forecourt - petrol absorbed using granules and sand - advice given to garage manager and incident handed over WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1254 Time: 18:13-18:25 Location: HOTEL - LONGBRIDGE WAY, GATWICK Incident: RESCUE Lift shut in - total of 7 people released from lift - WrL Reigate Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1262 Time: 21:56-22:34 Location: HOUSE - HOLTYE ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: Assistance tree fallen on to house - occupants evacuated by WSF&RS to unaffected wing of house and surrounding trees inspected - advice given to local residents - WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1264 Time: 23:13-23:38 Location: SINGLE STOREY CHARITY SHOP - NORTH STREET, WICK, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE involving donated bedding - 10% of external rear delivery door damaged by fire - 1HR and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Littlehampton return to previous window ![]() Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1269 Time: 03:42-03:59 Location: REAR OF GARAGES - MARTYRS AVENUE, LANGLEY GREEN Incident: FIRE car 80% destroyed by fire - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1275 Time: 06:25-06:51 Location: SKATE PARK OFF HURST ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE wooden skate ramp 20% destroyed by fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1292 Time: 11:43-12:54 Location: GARDEN WORKSHOP - COPYHOLD LANE, CUCKFIELD Incident: FIRE outbuilding used as garden workshop 15mx5m on fire - 2BA, 2HRs and access tools used by WSF&RS - accidental WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Burgess Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1294 Time: 11:55-11:59 Location: OUTSIDE SHOP - BROADWATER STREET, WEST BROADWATER, WORTHING Incident: FIRE bin fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Worthing
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1309 Time: 19:41-19:55 Location: FLATS - TEVILLE ROAD, WORTHING Incident: Flooding - lower flat being affected by water coming from upper flat - water isolated by WSF&RS - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1316 Time: 22:11-22:35 Location: FIELD OFF MARLPIT LANE, FUNTINGTON Incident: FIRE derelict caravan on arrival of WSF&RS - 2HRs used - deliberate ignition - WrL Chichester return to previous window ![]() SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45442 / 2014 Time: 10.15am Location: High Street and Terminus Road, Littlehampton Incident: Police seek witnesses to serious collision Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision in Littlehampton in which an elderly cyclist was seriously injured. It happened at 10.15am on the mini-roundabout at the junction of High Street and Terminus Road, Littlehampton, outside Littlehampton United Reformed Church. In collision were a silver pedal cycle, riden by a man from Yapton, and a blue Toyota Yaris car. The cyclist suffered a fracture to his back and was taken to Worthing Hospital by ambulance. He has since been allowed home. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 377 of 30/4. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1337 Time: 14:47-15:37 Location: FIELD OFF HALEWICK LANE, SOMPTING Incident: FIRE quantity of hay smouldering - 1HR used by WSF&RS - unknown cause WrL Worthing, L4T Shoreham Photo- Missing - Starlene [Left] and Chloe or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. UPDATE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45435 / 2014 Missing Sussex girls found in London Two missing teenagers from Sussex have been found safe and well in London. 15 year-old Chloe James from Seaford and 12 year-old Starlene Dempsey, from Crawley, went missing on Sunday 27 April. Police believed they had travelled to the Newham or Tower Hamlets area of London. One was found on Saturday, 3 May, and the other on Wednesday, 7 May. The media and public are thanked for their assistance. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1354 Time: 21:23-22:46 Location: NEAR BENBOW PARK A272, MIDHURST Incident: RTC involving moped - 1 motorcyclist given 1st aid and oxygen at the scene by WSF&RS - casualty stabilised by ambulance paramedics and trauma team before being taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Midhurst return to previous window | March 2014 | May 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. Not all call outs are listed - Only reported incidents are logged here - - see also WSF&RS archived - - Police reports
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