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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45685 / 2014 Time: 2am Location: B2145 Norton Corner Incident: Police seek witnesses to early morning crash near Selsey Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision on the B2145 at Norton Corner, north of Selsey, during the early hours. At around 2am an unknown vehicle is believed to have forced a BMW 318 saloon off the road, through a fence and into a field. The vehicle did not stop. The 23-year-old BMW driver, from Mitcham, Surrey, was unhurt but his front seat passenger, a 20-year-old woman from Selsey, was taken to St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, for treatment to arm injuries. She was later released. Anyone who saw what happened or who recalls seeing vehicles in the area at around 2am is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 204 of 1/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2667 Time: 02:18 - 03:45 Location: DOMESTIC GARAGE, RICHMOND COURT, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE Domestic garage, approx 6m x 6m, well alight, vehicle inside garage 100% destroyed by fire - extinguished by WSFRS using 1 Jet, 2HPHR, 4BA - Cause of fire unknown - 2x WrL Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45689 / 2014 Time: 8.40am Location: A259 Chichester Incident: Collision between lorry and pedestrian Police are seeking witnesses to a collision between a lorry and a man pushing a bicycle which happened at around 8.40am near Chichester. The Scania lorry was travelling towards Bognor on the A259 south-east of Chichester when the collision occurred close to the junction with Marsh Lane. The pedestrian, a 62-year-old man from Bognor Regis, suffered life-changing injuries and was airlifted to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, by the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance. The A259 was closed in both directions for about an hour while the helicopter landed and emergency services dealt with the incident. Anyone who saw what happened or noticed either party shortly before the collision is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 458 of 1/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2677 Time: 09:25 - 10:10 Location: HOLMBUSH ROUNDABOUT, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE VEHICLE FIRE - Engine compartment of private car well alight - extinguished by WSFRS using 1 Dry Powder Extinguisher, 1HR, 1 TIC - accidental ignition - WrL Shoreham
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45687 / 2014 Missing Crawley man found 38-year-old Portuguese man Roberto Correia, who had not been since leaving his Crawley home more than a week ago, has been found safe and unharmed in Worthing town centre this morning, Monday, 2 June. Officers found him whilst searching the area following information from a member of the public who had seen media publicity about Roberto's disappearance, and police and family are grateful for the help of the news media in this case. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2686 Time: 14:09 - 14:34 Location: CHURCH ROAD, TURNERS HILL Incident: FIRE VEHICLE FIRE - Smoke issuing from blown engine of vehicle and spillage on roadway - traffic control and scene made safe by WSFRS crews WrL Turners Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2690 Time: 14:43 - 15:07 Location: PARKLAND, LOWER CHURCH ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE Refuse bin alight - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2691 Time: 14:59 - 15:21 Location: RETAIL UNIT, BLACKHORSE WAY, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE fire in electric light fitting - out on arrival, electrics isolated and inspection carried out by WSFRS - accidental ignition WrL Horsam, WrL Crawley  SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 4pm Incident: Missing three-year-old The inshore lifeboat was launched to assist with the search for a missing three-year-old boy on Hove Beach. Once the lifeboat arrived on scene, the crew were told that the boy had been found and been reunited with his parents. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2696 Time: 16:42 - 17:12 Location: PARK AREA, THE ESPLANADE, BOGNOR REGIS Incident: FIRE Refuse bin alight - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HPHR - WrL Bognor SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 18.12 Incident: Kite surfer in distress The inshore lifeboat was launched to a report of a kite surfer who appeared to be in distress west of Shoreham Harbour. Once on scene the crew found the kite surfer had made his way safely to shore. They then recovered his board and returned it to shore. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2699 Time: 19:11 - 19:35 Location: NEAR BEACH HUTS, WEST WITTERING BEACH Incident: FIRE Refuse bin alight - extinguished by fire crews using 1HR - WrL East Wittering SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45697 / 2014 Time: 7.20pm Location: Cineworld, Crawley Incident: Man attacked in Crawley Cineworld Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a 28-year-old man at Cineworld cinema in Crawley Leisure Park, London Road, Crawley, at 7.20pm. The victim was watching a film with his girlfriend when he asked the loud-talking man sitting behind him to be quiet. The man then hit the victim on the back of the head which caused the victim to leave. The man followed him outside the screen and attacked him. The victim suffered a bite mark on his head and cuts and bruising to his face and neck. His glasses were also broken. There is believed to be one suspect who is described as a mixed race man, aged 20 to 25, 6' to 6' 2" of medium build and with short shaven afro hair. He was wearing a brown t-shirt, jeans and dark trainers. Police are especially keen to speak to a white man who was seen to step-in, believed to be wearing light coloured cargo shorts and a black top. Any witness or anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1326 of 1/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2705 Time: 20:51 - 21:31 Location: SCRUBLAND, NEAR CONDUIT MEAD, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE tent, approx 2m x 2m, 100% destroyed by fire - extinguished by WSFRS fire crews - accidental ignition - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2706 Time: 21:07 - 21:40 Location: HIGH ST, STORRINGTON Incident:FLOODING Water affecting first floor flat and retail unit below - water isolated and salvage work undertaken by fire crew - WrL Storrington return to previous window 
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2710 Time: 08:19 - 09:00 Location: HOSPITAL, BOGNOR REGIS Incident: FIRE FIRE ALARM - Automatic Fire Alarm actuating - alarm caused by faulty electrical light fitting - incident handed over to on-site electrical engineer - WrL Bognor, WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2716 Time: 11:13-11:55 Location: HOUSE - PARKLANDS AVENUE, GORING Incident: FIRE Smoke issuing - smoke coming from solar panel on house roof - 1 aerial ladder platform and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS to investigate - smoke defined as steam coming from defective heating system pressure valve - incident handed back to occupier WrLx2 Worthing, ALP Worthing, WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2736 Time: 14:43-15:21 Location: SUPERSTORE CARPARK - BROAD PIECE, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: RTC collision involving 5 cars - scene made safe by WSF&RS and cordoned off - 2 persons treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - sand used to absorb spillage of engine coolant - incident left with store manager - WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2737 Time: 14:49-15:12 Location: M23 NORTHBOUND JUNCTION 11 PEASE POTTAGE TO JUNCTION 10 CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE van 100% damaged by fire - approx 5 metres of fencing damaged by fire - 3HRs, 1 fogging HR and 1 triple extension ladder used by WSF&RS - scene damped down - accidental - WrL Crawley, WrL Horsham, WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2751 Time: 16:59-17:44 Location: HOUSE - DYE HOUSE LANE, DUNCTION Incident: FIRE involving fridge in kitchen - 50% of kitchen damaged by fire - 100% of house damaged by smoke - 4BA, 3HRs and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - accidental WrL Midhurst, WrL Chichester SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 17.45 Incident: Five rescued after boat capsizes The inshore lifeboat was scrambled to a report of five people in the water after their quad rowing boat had capsized on the River Adur near Riverside, Shoreham. Once on scene, the crew plucked a woman and four teenage rowers out of the water and put them into the inshore lifeboat. They were then taken back to the lifeboat station where they were checked over by an ambulance crew. They were cold and shaken up but unharmed. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2757 Time: 18:21-19:06 Location: BRIGHTON ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 1 male adult taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2773 Time: 23:28-00:29 Location: RECREATION GROUND OFF MONKS HILL, WESTBOURNE Incident: FIRE 5 commercial vans 100% destroyed by fire - 4BA, 3HRs used by F&RS - deliberate ignition WrL Emsworth, WrL Havant SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45747 / 2014 Time: 11.50pm Location: A23 London Road, Crawley Incident: 18-year-old woman assaulted Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on an 18-year-old woman near the Ibis Hotel, London Road, Crawley, between 10.30pm and 11.50pm. The police found the woman injured in a lay-by near County Oak Retail Park in Crawley. She was treated at hospital for a cut on her head and fractured ribs. The woman has told police that a man came up to her and grabbed a drink from her and hit her before walking off. She describes the man as a white, 5' 4", aged between 40 to 50 and of skinny build. He has dark brown shoulder length hair with stubble and a left black eye. The suspect was wearing combat trousers and a brown jacket. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1738 of 2/6" or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2776 Time: 02:56-03:57 Location: A286 EASEBOURNE Incident: RTC involving car overturned on road - no persons trapped - 1 male adult taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS WrL Midhurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2800 Time: 14:53-15:07 Location: COMPANY BUILDING - ROYCE ROAD, CRAWLEY Incident: Leak 1.5kg acetylene cylinder leaking in building - cylinder isolated by WSF&RS - WrLx2 Crawley return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2823 Time: 04:40-05:14 Location: OUTSIDE HOUSE - OFF HILL BARN LANE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE people carrier car destroyed by fire - rear guttering on adjacent house melted by fire and 2 fence panels also destroyed by fire - 2BA, 3HRs used by WSF&RS - police in attendance - deliberate ignition - WrL Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45724 / 2014 Missing Michael Roberts from Lancing A Lancing man who went missing from Worthing Hospital is in danger of falling into a diabetic coma as he does not have essential medication with him. Michael Roberts, 65, left the hospital for a cigarette at 7.30am and disappeared. PC Lee Simmonds from the West Sussex missing persons team said: "We are very concerned for Michael's health as he needs regular insulin and without it he could collapse. There is a possibility that he might be drawn towards premises with fruit machines and similar gaming devices as he does like to play these. He is white, 5' 8", of slim build, bald and with a tanned complexion. He wears glasses and was last seen wearing a blue chequered shirt, grey trousers, a grey/black overcoat and possibly a cap. As his medication wears off it is possible that the symptoms could be mistaken for someone who is drunk. If you have seen him, please call us on 101 quoting serial 494 of 04/06. However, if you see him now, please dial 999 so that he can get immediate medical attention." UPDATE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45726 / 2014 Missing Lancing man found safe A Lancing man, Michael Roberts, 65, who went missing from Worthing Hospital on Wednesday morning, 4 June, was found safe and well in Worthing in the early hours of Thursday 5 June. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2832 Time: 07:56-08:07 Location: MARTYRS AVENUE, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Crawley
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2862 Time: 18:05-18:41 Location: 3 STOREY BUILDING USED AS BOARDING SCHOOL - WEST STREET, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE fire in ground floor changing room - 2BA, 2HRS and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - incident believed deliberate ignition and being investigated by FIO - WrLx2 Chichester, FIO SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45728 / 2014 Incident: Rustington newsagent robber arrested A man has been located, arrested and charged with armed robbery and possession of an imitation firearm at a newsagents in Rustington. Sean Tierney, 27, of Snowdrop Close, Littlehampton, was arrested today and is accused of committing the armed robbery at Maxteds Newsagents, Worthing Road, on 14 May. original report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2865 Time: 18:49-19:19 Location: THE STREET, BURPHAM Incident: FIRE Bonfire - large builders bonfire rear of house extinguished by WSF&RS - WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2866 Time: 19:02-19:36 Location: CAVELL WAY, BILLINGSHURST Incident: RTC collision involving car in collision with garden wall - no persons trapped - car and wall made safe by WSF&RS using HRT WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley
Two of the vehicles were John Dere Gator buggies and one was a Kawasaki buggy. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 260 of 5/6 or email sussex.pnn.police.ukAlternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2871 Time: 02:59-03:26 Location: OUTSIDE HOUSE - ST AUGUSTINE ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE smart car destroyed by fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - police in attendance - WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2886 Time: 03:23-05:19 Location: 1st FLOOR FLAT OVER SHOPS - NEW PARADE, EAST WITTERING Incident: FIRE 1st floor flat involved in fire - all persons accounted for - one 25kg propane cylinder in flat cooled and vented - 3 further propane cylinders removed from flat - 6BA, 4HRs used by WSF&RS - damaged area damped down and turned over - salvage undertaken to restaurant on ground floor of building - cause of fire under investigation WrL East Wittering, WrLx2 Chichester, FIO Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2897 Time: 08:43-09:16 Location: ROWAN WAY, BOGNOR Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2921 Time: 15:36-16:25 Location: HOUSE - ROBSON ROAD, GORING Incident: RESCUE Assistance to ambulance paramedics - man on roof of house with drill through his foot and attached to roof - man released from electric drill by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment - man removed from roof using aerial ladder platform and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Worthing, ALP Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2941 Time: 22:47-23:33 Location: CONSTRUCTION SITE - SOUTH PALLANT CAR PARK, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE 3 storey building under construction - timber on fire on 1st floor - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition WrLx2 Chichester return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2944 Time: 01:04-01:17 Location: REAR OF CHARITY SHOP - CRANE STREET, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE wheelie bin fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - police in attendance - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2945 Time: 01:43-01:54 Location: CAR PARK OFF CHAPEL STREET, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE bin fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - police in attendance - WrL Chichester
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45824 / 2014 Time: 9am Location: Balcombe Road, Crawley Incident: motorbike and car collide in Crawley Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorbike and a white Vauxhall Astra collided in Balcombe Road, Crawley. The crash happened at the pedestrian crossing just north of the roundabout with Copthorne Road shortly after 9am. A 46-year-old man from Crawley who was on the motorbike was taken to St Georges Hospital in London suffering from a broken leg. The 30-year-old woman from Crawley who was driving the Astra was not hurt. Police are particularly keen to trace the driver of a dark Toyota who was directly behind the vehicles when they collided. That driver could have vital information about what happened. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 278 of 6/6 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2957 Time: 09:42-10:31 Location: SUPERMARKET - SURREY STREET, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE Smoke issuing - 3 storey building consisting of supermarket on ground floor with flats above - small fire in ground floor electrical distribution board at rear of supermarket - 2BA, 1HR, 2Co2 extinguishers, PPV fan and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - incident handed over to independent electricity company - accidental - WrLx2 Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2973 Time: 13:20-13:28 Location: FLAT - LIVINGSTONE ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen microwave - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - inspection and advice given by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2975 Time: 14:18-14:43 Location: A259 JUNCTION FERRY ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: RTC collision involving HGV lorry and car - no persons trapped - police in attendance for traffic control - 1 male adult and 1 female adult given 1st aid at the scene by WSF&RS before being taken to hospital by ambulance - further male adult assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Littlehampton, WrL Bognor SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45770 / 2014 Time: 11.37pm Location: Liverpool Gardens, Worthing Incident: Cyclist and taxi collide in Worthing Witnesses are being sought to a serious road traffic collision which occurred in Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, at 11.37pm A 39-year-old local man riding a blue pedal cycle was in collision with a white Mercedes-Benz Vito taxi. The cyclist suffered serious head injuries and was taken by ambulance to Worthing Hospital, where he has been detained in intensive care. Anyone who may have seen the collision or noticed either party shortly beforehand is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1699 of 6/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45771 / 2014 Time: 11.40pm Location: Goodwood Racecourse Incident: Assaults at Goodwood event Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were assaulted in separate incidents after a music event at Goodwood A 45-year-old man was hit in the face with a piece of wood as he left the entrance of the racecourse towards Town Lane at 11.40pm. He was taken to St Richards Hospital, Chichester, where he was treated for facial injuries. Another man aged 30 was also assaulted in the coach park at the race course at 11.45pm. He was also hit in the face and was treated at the scene by paramedics. He then took himself to hospital where he was found to have suffered a broken eye socket and fractured cheek bone. Both victims did not see their attackers and could only say they were hit from behind. Police are working with the Goodwood Estate and Chichester District Council to investigate the incidents. Contact 101 or email 101@sussex.police.pnn.uk quoting serial 1716 of 6/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3005 Time: 09:30-11:27 Location: HOUSE - KING GEORGES GARDENS, CHICHESTER Incident: WEATHER RELATED Lightning strike - house struck by lightning - false chimney unsafe - full search of house made using thermal imaging camera - loose brick work removed from roof and chimney using aerial ladder platform and small tools - roof space sheeted internally to make roof watertight WrL Chichester, WrL Bognor, WrL Southsea , ALP Southsea Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3015 Time: 14:33-14:52 Location: A27 EASTBOUND CROSSBUSH TO CLAPHAM Incident: RTC collision involving car and car towing trailer - no persons trapped - 1 person taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS and police - WrL Littlehampton, WrLx2 Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3022 Time: 16:35-17:04 Location: ROUNDABOUT HORSHAM ROAD, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars and 2 mini buses - 8 persons medically assessed for cuts and bruises at the scene by ambulance paramedics, HRT team and WSF&RS - 17 further passengers from mini buses held in safe area - eastbound A264 shut by police - 1 lane of A264 westbound closed - incident left with police and ambulance - WrLx2 Crawley, HRT Crawley, WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3028 Time: 19:28-19:47 Location: DOMESTIC GARDEN OF HOUSE - WOODLANDS ROAD, SELSEY Incident: FIRE Bonfire - large bonfire producing large quantities of smoke extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - WrL Selsey SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 19:45 Incident: Lifeboats launched to find missing swimmers The inshore lifeboat was launched to report of two men who had gone swimming more than an hour earlier and had not been seen since. They had gone into the water west of Worthing Lido. The offshore lifeboat was then launched to join the search with the inshore lifeboat at 8.10pm. Just as the offshore lifeboat was making its way, the two swimmers were seen coming out of the water by the coastguard. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3033 Time: 22:08-22:46 Location: 1st FOOR FLAT- FAIRFIELD ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: Flooding 1st floor flat kitchen flooded - salvage undertaken by WSF&RS - WrL Burgess Hill return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3042 Time: 07:32-07:44 Location: TITNORE LANE DURRINGTON, WORTHING Incident: RTC involving car in collision with tree - female driver assisted from car before arrival of WSF&RS - scene made safe by WSF&RS WrL Worthing, HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3056 Time: 11:55-12:45 Location: HIGH BEECHES LANE, HANDCROSS Incident: RTC collision involving car and motorbike - male motorcyclist assessed by HART team and ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS - road closed by police - man taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Crawley, HRT Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3063 Time: 14:30-15:00 Location: RIFE WAY, FERRING Incident: RTC involving car in collision with bus shelter - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Worthing SELSEY LIFEBOAT
Time: 3pm Incident: Dinghy in trouble Solent Coastguard received a report from a woman on Selsey beach that a small rubber dinghy with possibly two children on board appeared to be struggling to make it back to shore in a position 200 metres off the beach at West Sands caravan site Selsey. full report here Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3067 Time: 16:12-16:58 Location: FARM - YAPTON ROAD, MIDDLETON ON SEA Incident: FIRE skip and contents destroyed by fire - single storey outbuilding 6mx4m 5% damaged by fire - 2BA, 2HRs and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Bognor, WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3078 Time: 17:10-18:14 Location: A259 MERSTON NEAR CHICHESTER Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE Assistance - vietnamese pot bellied pig in ditch - assistance needed by police to remove pig from ditch - pig removed from ditch by TRU officers using lines and placed in trailer - TRU officersx4 Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3079 Time: 17:05-17:24 Location: STATION WAY, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 male adult extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45884 / 2014 Time: 9pm Location: South Street, Worthing Incident: Burglary at Worthing jewellers Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at G.H. Pressley & Sons Jewellers, in South Street, Worthing, at 9pm. Pandora jewellery worth £150,000 has been stolen and £10,000 of damage has been caused. This high value burglary took place on a Sunday evening when it was still daylight so there is a possibility that the burglars may have been seen. Please get in contact if you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, especially near South Street and Marine Place alleyway which leads off Warwick Street. Any witness or anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1479 of 8/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3097 Time: 09:04-09:37 Location: GROUND FLOOR FLAT - RECTORY FARM ROAD, SOMPTING Incident: FIRE kitchen fire in ground floor flat - 2BA, 3HRS and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - damaged areas damped down and made safe - Red Cross support team in attendance - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing, WrL Littlehampton, Red Cross Support Unit Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3103 Time: 11:05-11:53 Location: JUNCTION B2036 AND LONDON ROAD, BALCOMBE Incident: RTC collision involving car and van - female adult extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and electrical cutting equipment - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3107 Time: 12:45-13:27 Location: ARUNDEL ROAD WESTBOUND, WORTHING Incident: RTC involving car - 1 female adult extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrLx2 Worthing, HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3114 Time: 18:01-20:09 Location: RECYCLING SITE OFF COACH ROAD, WESTHAMPNETT Incident: FIRE single storey building used as refuse centre - deep seated fire in refuse moved by two on site diggers - 2BA, 3HRs and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - refuse turned over and damped down and moved outside of building - accidental - WrLx2 Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3118 Time: 18:24-18:33 Location: CHESTER AVENUE, LANCING Incident: FIRE bin fire extinguished by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Lancing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3120 Time: 18:51-19:20 Location: IMBERHORNE LANE, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: RTC involving car off the road - no persons trapped - male driver medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS using small tools - incident left with police - WrL East Grinstead, WrL Turners Hill SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR46066 / 2014 Time: 8pm Location: Eastern Road Incident: Teenager punched and robbed in Shoreham Police are appealing for information and witnesses to an incident where a teenager was assaulted and had his mobile phone stolen in Shoreham. The 14-year-old boy was with friends at around 8pm near to the railway crossing on Eastern Road opposite McDonalds, when he was approached by two men in their 20s and punched in the face. One of them also took his mobile phone. PC James Barnes said: "One of these men is described as white, around 5' 11", between 20 and 30, muscular build with dark blonde hair short at the side with a tattoo on his upper right arm and wearing a cream or white top and blue jeans. The other man was described as also white, 5' 8" and in his 20s, slim build with light brown hair, wearing a white jumper and green shorts. A passing motorist intervened, then left before the police arrived and we would like to speak to them. We also need to speak to any other witnesses who might have driven past or anyone who was in McDonalds at the time." Please call police on 101 quoting serial 1426 of 9/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45777 / 2014 Time: 9.45pm Location: Kennel Hill south of Goodwood Racecourse Incident: Car split in two in serious injury collision near Chichester Police are asking for witnesses to a car crash near Chichester in which a silver Honda Civic split in two after leaving the road and colliding with a tree. The incident happened at about 9.45pm on Kennel Hill, half a mile south of Goodwood Racecourse. The road was closed for several hours while emergency and recovery services were on scene. A 23-year-old Fishbourne man who had been driving the car was taken to St Richards Hospital, Chichester, by ambulance after suffering neck and head injuries. Anyone who saw what happened or who recalls seeing the Honda being driven in the area shortly before the incident is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Barnsley. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3134 Time: 22:36-23:04 Location: COPYHOLD LANE, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FIRE caravan in layby destroyed by fire - 2HRs used by WSF&RS - surrounding area damped down - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3135 Time: 23:17-23:40 Location: OUTSIDE FLATS - HIGH STREET, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE fire on 1st floor decking involving disposable barbeque - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - damaged area of decking cut away using small tools - area rechecked using thermal imaging camera - no further signs of fire - accidental - WrLx2 Bognor return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3136 Time: 00:54-01:30 Location: HOUSE - WOODGATE PARK, WOODGATE Incident: FIRE fire under internal stairs involving electrical intake and fuse board - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - search made under floorboards using thermal imaging camera - no further signs of fire - accidental - WrL Bognor, WrL Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45875 / 2014 Time: 11.50am Location: Wellington Road, Bognor Regis Incident: Burglary in Bognor Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a flat in Wellington Road, Bognor Regis, at 11.50am. A window and door has been damaged and cash between £20 to £30 was stolen. A man and woman were seen running from the flat towards Victoria Drive. The man is described as being white, in his 30s, 5' 10" and of slim build. He was wearing Bermuda shorts and a large faced wrist watch. The female is described as being white, in her early 30s, 5' 2" and of stocky build. She had light reddish hair worn in a bun and was wearing pale jeans and a floral top. Any witness or anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 595 of 10/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3162 Time: 17:18-17:52 Location: PARK OFF BRIGHTON ROAD, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE tree alight in park - fire extinguished by WSF&RS using back pack sprayer - tree cordoned off as unsafe - deliberate ignition WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3166 Time: 17:59-18:19 Location: TURNERS HILL ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - police and ambulance in attendance - 1 female adult released before arrival of WSF&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - small amount of oil spilt on road - road closed between the junction of Vowels lane and Imberhorne lane - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL East Grinstead
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3178 Time: 19:55-20:21 Location: 1st FLOOR FLAT - HORSHAM ROAD, STEYNING Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - kitchen ventilated by WSF&RS - accidental WrL Steyning, WrL Storrington return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3191 Time: 11:42-12:03 Location: BUNGALOW - TOZER WAY, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - small fire involving unattended cooking in kitchen - hob isolated and saucepan removed - kitchen ventilated - accidental - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3195 Time: 13:24-13:41 Location: END OF TERRACE HOUSE - EWHURST ROAD, WEST GREEN Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - small fire in kitchen out on arrival of WSF&RS - kitchen ventilated by WSF&RS using PPV fan - accidental - WrL Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45856 / 2014 Suspected Bognor Regis burglar remanded in custody Jamie Osborne, 18, of no fixed address, appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court today charged with the following offences - burglary in a dwelling at Stocker Road, Bognor Regis, on Friday 6 June - theft from a car in Gainsborough Road, Bognor Regis, on Friday 6 June - burglary in a dwelling at Montgomery Drive, Bognor Regis, on Sunday 8 June - criminal damage to a vehicle in Lyon Street, Bognor Regis, on Monday 9 June - assaulting a police officer on Monday 9 June Osborne was remanded in custody until Monday 28 July. As a result of police action, some stolen property has been recovered. Anyone with information should phone Sussex Police on 101 quoting 4714 006 3864. Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3202 Time: 16:05-16:22 Location: LONDON ROAD, HASSOCKS Incident: RTC - 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3210 Time: 17:51-18:10 Location: WOODS OFF HURST CLOSE, GOSSOPS GREEN Incident: FIRE motorcycle in woods destroyed by fire - fire extinguished by WSF&RS using buckets of water - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3213 Time: 18:29-20:36 Location: PARK OFF TILGATE DRIVE, TILGATE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE area of woodland 5mx 5m destroyed by fire - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - inspection only - 1 large tree damaged by fire - section of tree removed by TRU officers using ladder and handsaw - WrL Crawley, L4T Crawley, TRU Officers x 4 return to previous window
The National Fire Brigade Union 24hr strike started at 9am today. They have reduced cover in operation.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45825 / 2014 Time: 9.25am Location: A22 Incident: Serious injury collision on A22 near East Grinstead At 9.25am a 48-year old local man riding a pedal cycle and a southbound white van collided on the A22 Lewes Road between East Grinstead and Ashurst Wood. The cyclist received serious head and body injuries and the A22 was closed in both directions at that location while the scene is carefully examined. The cyclist has been taken by air ambulance to St George's Hospital in South London. Drivers are advised to avoid the area for the time being if at all possible. It is hoped to re-open the road shortly. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact us via 101 quoting Operation Remus. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3233 Time: 11:55-12:21 Location: WAKEHURST MEWS, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE 2 cars destroyed by fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - unknown cause - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3240 Time: 12:50-13:12 Location: EMBANKMENT OFF COOMBES ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: RESCUE Assistance - female adult stuck approx 10 feet down embankment - woman assisted from embankment by WSF&RS using short extension ladder - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3247 Time: 15:35-15:58 Location: 1st FLOOR FLAT - ROWLANDS ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in 1st floor kitchen - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - 2 male adults with minor smoke inhalation taken to hospital by ambulance - arson - WrL Worthing, WrL Littlehampton, FIO
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45867 / 2014 Time: 7.15pm Location: Southfields Road with Beaumont Park, Littlehampton Incident: Police seek witnesses to Littlehampton collision Police are seeking witnesses to a collision involving a silver Renault van and a blue Ford Transit van which happened at about 7.15pm at the junction of Southfields Road with Beaumont Park, Littlehampton. The drivers, both men, then argued before the silver van drove off. Police attended and later a 28-year-old Wick man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He was released on bail until 2 August. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1414 of 12/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3262 Time: 19:19-19:41 Location: HADRIAN AVENUE, SOUTHWICK Incident: RTC involving car overturned - male driver released by F&RS using small tools and sort extension ladder - incident left with police WrL Worthing, WrL Steyning, WrL Brighton return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3298 Time: 11:47-12:26 Location: GREENHURST LANE, THAKEHAM Incident: RTC collision involving car and pickup van - no persons trapped - car stabilised by WSF&RS and 1 male adult assisted from vehicle by police and ambulance paramedics - man assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene safety maintained by WSF&RS, WrL Storrington, WrL Worthing, HRT Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45838 / 2014 Wanted man arrested at Gatwick A man will appear in court today after being arrested at Gatwick Airport yesterday. Paul Branch, 55, unemployed, of Silwood Street, Brighton, was refused entry to Canada after arriving at Halifax on the Queen Mary 2 liner on Wednesday. He is wanted for failing to appear at Brighton Magistrates for common assault on a warrant not backed for bail. He will appear at Brighton Magistrates Court today at 10am. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45843 / 2014 Simon Rhodes-Butler back in custody Simon Marcus Rhodes-Butler, 37, absconded from open prison on 22 May. He was arrested by the Metropolitan Police last night after he handed himself in at Sutton police station in Surrey. original report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3314 Time: 18:28-18:49 Location: HOUSE - RAVENSCROFT, STORRINGTON Incident: Flooding burst water pipe - pipe isolated by WSF&RS and salvage undertaken - WrL Storrington Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3319 Time: 19:28-19:53 Location: TOLLGATE HILL, BROADFIELD, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire in the base of tree - fire extinguished by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3327 Time: 22:08-22:46 Location: WOODS OFF BLACKSTONE WAY, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE tree well alight - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Burgess Hill, L4T Haywards Heath
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Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3333 Time: 01:31-01:44 Location: THE MARDENS, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE bin fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3343 Time: 04:12-04:27 Location: FERNHILL ROAD, FERNHILL Incident: FIRE moped on fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3361 Time: 13:28-14:31 Location: POULTERS LANE, WORTHING Incident: RTC collision involving 3 cars - 1 man assisted from car by ambulance paramedics before arrival of WSF&RS and medically assessed - 1 man released by WSF&RS and ambulance paramedics - 1 woman extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment - both persons taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL x2 Worthing, HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3365 Time: 15:25-16:05 Location: FARM BUILDING OFF LANGTON LANE, HURSTPIERPOINT Incident: FIRE fire in electrical heater in stable building 20m x 5m used as chicken housing - 4BA, 1Co2 extinguisher and 1HR used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Henfield, WrL Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45853 / 2014 Ford Prison absconder Kevin Brown recaptured Kevin Brown, 54, an absconder from Ford Prison, was arrested in Bristol. Avon and Somerset Police made the arrest at a public house in the Clifton area of the city at about 6pm today. Brown, 54, absconded from Ford Prison on 10 April. He was serving a life sentence imposed at the Old Bailey in 2007 for conspiracy to rob and firearms offences. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3370 Time: 18:51-19:12 Location: GARDEN OF HOUSE - FURZEFIELD, ROFFEY Incident: FIRE large barbeque near to garden fence extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - accidental - WrL Horsham return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3384 Time: 04:34-05:14 Location: HOLIDAY RESORT HOTEL- UPPER BOGNOR ROAD, BOGNOR Incident: RESCUE 6 persons shut in lift - efforts made to release occupants by WSF&RS - on site engineer requested to attend - all persons released using lift keys and small tools - lift isolated and handed over to engineer - WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3395 Time: 15:17-15:27 Location: WORTHING PARADE NEAR THE PIER - MARINE PARADE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE involving discarded disposable barbeque in bin - fire extinguished by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3396 Time: 15:32-16:03 Location: GARDEN CENTRE OFF BLACKMILL LANE, ALDINGBOURNE Incident: FIRE fire in deep flat fryer in kitchen of single storey garden centre - deep fat fryer destroyed by fire - kitchen 10% damaged by fire - 1 fire blanket and 1 CO2 extinguisher used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Chichester, WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3398 Time: 16:34-17:10 Location: NEW BUILD HOUSE - BREEZEHURST DRIVE, BEWBUSH, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire in new build house - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - damaged area damped down and turned over - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3409 Time: 20:05-20:25 Location: OUTSIDE CRICKET CLUB - BACKWOODS LANE, LINDFIELD Incident: FIRE disposable barbeque in rubbish cage - fire extinguished by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3410 Time: 20:23-21:19 Location: OFFICE BUILDING - DURRINGTON LANE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE building of 6 floors and basement - fire in basement generator room - 2BA, 1 thermal imaging camera, 1 Co2 extinguisher and 1HR used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3412 Time: 20:55-21:15 Location: SEA FRONT OFF SEA LANE, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE disposable barbeque causing fire in bin extinguished by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Littlehampton return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3414 Time: 04:20-04:40 Location: GARAGE COMPOUND REAR OF HOUSES - MILLFIELD, SOMPTING Incident: FIRE 3 recycling bins on fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3416 Time: 04:46-05:03 Location: CRESCENTA WALK, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE panel fence on fire - fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1 water back pack sprayer - deliberate ignition - WrL Bognor
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3437 Time: 15:41-16:10 Location: HOUSE - ROSEMARY LANE, PETWORTH Incident: FIRE fire involving unattended cooking - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - cooker hob inspected using thermal imaging camera - accidental WrL Petworth, WrL Midhurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3438 Time: 16:22-17:20 Location: FIRST AVENUE, LANCING Incident: RTC involving car in collision with garden wall - male driver trapped - man released by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and electrical cutting equipment - taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Worthing, HRT Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45899 / 2014 Peter Overy arrested in Chichester Police in Chichester have arrested local man Peter Overy, 71, who they were seeking for recall to prison. He was arrested in the town centre on Saturday morning, 14 June. Overy appeared in custody at Crawley Magistrates Court today, charged with two offences of burglary and one of attempted burglary, all at the Oxfam shop in Chichester's South Street during May and June. He was also charged with breaching his licence. He was sentenced to four weeks imprisonment for each offence, the sentences to run concurrently, having admitted all the offences, and was also returned to prison to continue serving his life sentence following his conviction for murder in 1991. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3441 Time: 17:07-17:35 Location: B2028 TURNERS HILL Incident: RTC involving car in collision with wall - female driver treated by local residents before arrival of ambulance paramedics - car made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police and ambulance paramedics - WrL East Grinstead return to previous window
SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 07.30am Incident: Lifeboat launched to mayday call The all weather lifeboat was launched to a yacht calling mayday. The yacht was originally reported as being 6 miles south west of Shoreham but when the lifeboat crew arrived at that position, she was not in sight. The boat with one person on board was eventually found drifting 12 miles south west of Shoreham with broken rigging and mechanical failure. She was taken under tow by the lifeboat that took her into the harbour and through the lock gates. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3466 Time: 09:09-09:17 Location: LONDON ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE bin fire caused by discarded smoking materials extinguished by WSF&RS - WrL East Grinstead SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45871 / 2014 Time: 9.15am Location: Brambletye Bends Incident: A22 London Road closed by crash near East Grinstead The A22 Lewes Road between Forest Row and East Grinstead has been closed after two cars collided on Brambletye Bends, north of Forest Row, at 9.15am today. The Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance has attended after reports that a woman was trapped and injured in one of the vehicles. Traffic is being diverted via Wall Hill Road and Hammerwood Road, Ashurstwood. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3467 Time: 09:19-10:02 Location: A22 ASHURST WOOD Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 female adult trapped - woman released by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance WrLx2 East Grinstead, HRT Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3472 Time: 10:26-10:44 Location: BALCOMBE ROAD, MAIDENBOWER, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - one of the cars into ditch - 1 person released before arrival of WSF&RS - 1 person assisted from car by WSF&RS and medically checked by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3476 Time: 12:42-15:21 Location: UPPER BOGNOR ROAD, BOGNOR Incident: RTA involving Spillage - 1 tractor trailer carrying 12500 litres of fertiliser overturned - scene safety maintained by WSF&RS and police - contents of trailer decanted to 2nd tractor and trailer - scene left with police - WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3478 Time: 13:10-13:40 Location: CARAVAN PARK - HONEYBRIDGE LANE, DIAL POST Incident: FIRE Bonfire - unattended bonfire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - WrL Storrington return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3489 Time: 02:43-03:51 Location: MERIDIAN CLOSE, BEWBUSH, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC involving car in collision with tree - 2 male adults extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and electric saw - both men taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Crawley, HRT Crawley see above SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45880 / 2014 Time: 2.45am Location: Breezehurst Drive, Bewbush Incident: Two seriously injured in Crawley collision Police are appealing for information about a serious collision which happened in Crawley in the early hours. Emergency services were called to Breezehurst Drive in Bewbush around 2.45am to a car which had collided with a tree. The Toyota Starlet lost control and collided with the central reservation and then a tree. The driver, a 21-year-old man from Crawley, and his 25-year-old passenger from Tewekesbury, were both taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital with serious injuries. Anyone with information or saw what happened is asked to contact police on 101 quoting Operation Packard. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3491 Time: 05:03-06:09 Location: PRIVATE HOSPITAL - BODIAM AVENUE, GORING Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - flooding on 1st floor affecting alarms system - water supply isolated by WSF&RS - WrL Worthing
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45921 / 2014 Incident: American man missing from Worthing found in Kent United States citizen Douglas Herr, 42, last seen on 16 June by staff at Meadowfield Hospital in Arundel Road, Worthing, where he was an inpatient, has been found safe and well in Kent. Police would like to thank the media and members of the public who responded to an appeal to trace Mr Herr. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45891 / 2014 Time: 11.35am Location: Ford Lane Incident: Resident assaulted by burglar in Ford Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in which a resident was assaulted. Officers were called to Ford Lane in the village of Ford at 11.35am today after a resident was threatened at his home by a man who knocked on his door. The man had been seen acting suspiciously in the area around Ford Lane and Rodney Crescent earlier. The burglar attacked the victim and stole a quantity of cash before the resident fled to a neighbour and raised the alarm. He was taken to St Richard's Hospital in Chichester for treatment. He had suffered cuts and bruises although he was very shaken. The attacker was black, in his 20s, of medium build and about 5' 11". He was clean shaven and had a small gap between his front teeth. He was smartly dressed, wearing beige Chino-style trousers, a green shirt and a beige jacket. Police said that this was an unusual incident is what is a peaceful and quiet area. Extra local patrols are currently in the area looking for the man and providing reassurance and will answer questions from members of the community who have any concerns. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 614 of 18/6, or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3518 Time: 16:19-16:36 Location: OUTSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CRAWLEY AVENUE, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3519 Time: 16:25-16:45 Location: VALENCIA ROAD, WORTHING Incident: RESCUE Assistance - 10 year old child with leg trapped between lamp post and wall - child released unhurt by WSF&RS using manual manipulation - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3521 Time: 27:28-17:29 Location: REAR OF MERLIN COURT - LITTLEHAMPTON ROAD, DURRINGTON, WORTHING Incident: RESCUE Assistance - 6 year old child with foot trapped in bike frame - child released unhurt by WSF&RS using manual manipulation - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3524 Time: 17:37-18:00 Location: A27 WESTBOUND, SHOREHAM Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars and 1 van - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - police in attendance - WrL Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3526 Time: 19:18-19:43 Location: MULTI STOREY CAR PARK - VIA RAVENNA, CHICHESTER Incident: RESCUE Assistance - woman had fallen down stairs of car park and her leg got trapped in metal staircase - woman released by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and given 1st aid and oxygen before being taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Chichester return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3529 Time: 02:03-02:52 Location: HOLIDAY COMPLEX - UPPER BOGNOR ROAD, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE machine in arcade on holiday resort 40% damaged by fire - 2BA, 2 Co2 extinguishers and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Bognor, FIO Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3534 Time: 09:41-11:40 Location: VEHICLE SERVICING YARD - LANGLEY WALK, LANGLEY GREEN Incident: FIRE 4 cars and 6 small helium cylinders involved in fire in servicing yard - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - area damped down and turned over - cylinders cooled using 2 fixed hose reels and inspected to confirm cooled using thermal imaging camera - accidental WrLx2 Crawley
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3567 Time: 17:17-17:52 Location: HOUSE - BRIGHTON ROAD, WORTHING Incident: Dangerous structure weather vane on roof of house in dangerous position - weather vane removed by WSF&RS using aerial ladder platform and brought to ground level - WrL Worthing, ALP Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3570 Time: 18:28-18:52 Location: GROUND FLOOR FLAT, HAGLANDS LANE, WEST CHILTINGTON Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - small fire in kitchen involving items on cooker - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - inspection made using thermal imaging camera - accidental - WrL Storrington Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3575 Time: 21:28-21:45 Location: SKATE PARK OFF HAM ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE rubbish on fire in skate park - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3576 Time: 22:15-22:28 Location: HOUSE - WALLACE AVENUE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE chinese lantern blown on to roof of house - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - lantern fallen to ground and extinguished before arrival of fire service - accidental - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3571 Time: 22:46-23:50 Location: A281 RUDGEWICK Incident: RTC involving car in collision with tree - 5 persons released before arrival of WSF&RS - 3 persons then taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police - WrL Horsham return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3579 Time: 00:10-00:44 Location: ORCHARD WAY, BOGNOR Incident: RTC collision involving car - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Bognor Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3583 Time: 03:57-05:50 Location: DAPPERS LANE, ANGMERING Incident: FIRE large campervan on fire - 2BA, 2HRs and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition WrL East Preston, WrL Littlehampton, WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3598 Time: 08:21-08:43 Location: M23 NORTHBOUND JUNCTION 10 CRAWLEY TO JUNCTION 9 GATWICK Incident: FIRE van 50% damaged by fire - 2BA, 1 HR used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3608 Time: 12:23-12:49 Location: JUNCTION OF KILNMEAD AND WOODFIELD ROAD, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC incident involving car - female driver extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45919 / 2014 4.35pm Location: A285, Duncton Incident: Driver critical in Duncton crash Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver suffered critical injuries in a collision on the A285 at Duncton. The man has been airllifted to St George's Hospital, Tooting, after the car left the road and rolled, impaling him on a fence post. Sgt Stewart Goodwin said: "Emergency services attended to the driver who has been rushed to hospital by air ambulance. We would like to hear from anyone who saw the incident to call 101 quoting Operation Adstone." or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Motorists should be warned that there will be traffic delays near the scene. WSF&RS attending - WrL Chichester, HRT Chichester, WrL Midhurst. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3616 Time: 16:40-17:51 Location: A285 DUNCTON Incident: RTC collision involving car rolled and on its side - male driver trapped and impaled on fence post - man released by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and electric saw assisted by HEMS paramedics - man taken to hospital by air ambulance WrL Chichester, WrL Midhurst, HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3624 Time: 19:31-20:18 Location: A281 SHERMANBURY Incident: RTC collision involving car off road and overturned - no persons trapped - 2 persons given 1st aid by WSF&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Partridge Green Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3630 Time: 21:05-21:26 Location: 1st FLOOR FLAT - TEMPLARS CLOSE, MIDDLETON Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen of flat - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - flat ventilated by WSF&RS using PPV fan - accidental - WrL Bognor SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 10.30pm Incident: Missing Swimmer The inshore lifeboat was called to a report of a missing swimmer at Worthing. The lifeboat crew searched for an hour around the Worthing Pier area but nothing was found. They were stood down and returned to station. full report return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45913 / 2014 Burglaries in South Harting Since the beginning of June this small parish has been targeted by thieves. Police have received reports of two attempted house burglaries, nine burglaries to outbuildings, two thefts from unattended vehicles and one report of criminal damage. Sergeant Jonathan Chapman, of the the Midhurst and Petworth Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "This is a most unusual level of crime for South Harting, we are making active enquiries to try to trace those responsible and officers are paying extra attention to movements in the area. Meanwhile we also urge local residents of South Harting and those who pass through the village regularly to help us catch these criminals by reporting suspicious sightings to us. Please, if you see something that arouses your suspicions or just doesn't sit right then call us. No matter how small or irrelevant you feel it may be. Also check your garage and outbuildings to ensure they are properly secured. Please don't make it easy for thieves to operate in this beautiful village." If you see anything suspicious taking place call 999 right away. If you have any other information that might help, call 101 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3642 Time: 06:19-06:54 Location: A27 WORTHING - NEAR COACH AND HORSES PUB Incident: RTC involving car off road and overturned on to its side - car stabilised by WSF&RS and female adult released using short extension ladder - police and ambulance in attendance - WrLx2 Worthing, HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3652 Time: 11:12-12:43 Location: A23 LAYBY SOUTHBOUND PYECOMBE TO PYLONS Incident: FIRE skip lorry - skip fully invovved in fire - 6BA, 3HRs and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - skip removed from lorry - no damage to lorry - accidental WrL Arundel, WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Partridge Green Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3674 Time: 14:03-14:41 Location: A272 PETWORTH - BY PETWORTH PARK Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 1 female adult given oxygen therapy by WSF&RS - total of 2 persons taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police - WrL Petworth, L4T Petworth SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 3.05pm Incident: Missing spear fisherman While afloat on exercise, the inshore lifeboat was sent to search around Worthing Pier where a spear fisherman had been reported as overdue. He had been missing for three hours. As the crew proceeded to the area, they were stood down at East Worthing as the fisherman had come ashore safely. full report
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Time: 6.50pm Incident: Injured 'Pier-Jumper' Saved The volunteer crew of Brighton Lifeboat were tasked to an incident where a person was injured jumping from the Palace Pier. When the Lifeboat arrived on scene, two Brighton and Hove City Lifeguards were assisting the casualty in the water who was unresponsive. An assessment was made and he was placed into a stretcher, brought on board the Lifeboat with his neck protected by a collar. He was then brought back to Brighton Marina, where he was handed over to paramedics. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3682 Time: 19:47-29:57 Location: WEST PARK - SILVERSTONE AVENUE, ALDWICK Incident: FIRE disposable barbeque in bin - fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - WrL Bognor return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3693 Time: 00:56-01:25 Location: STAPLEFIELD ROAD, SLAUGHAM Incident: RTC collision involving tree fallen onto bus - police and ambulance in attendance - no persons trapped - 1 female adult removed from bus on stretcher by ambulance paramedics assisted by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrLx2 Worthing, HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3695 Time: 02:02-02:51 Location: REAR OF HOUSE - CHURCH GREEN, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE unextinguished barbeque fire spread to garden furniture and external patio door of house - smoke logging to ground floor of house - 1HR and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3704 Time: 11:49-12:05 Location: 1st FLOOR FLAT - SHELLEY ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in flat caused by cooking - 1HR 2BA used by WSF&RS - PPV fan used to ventilate - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3712 Time: 19:40-21:12 Location: MONKS AVENUE, LANCING Incident: FIRE domestic garage 100% damaged by fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - adjacent garage damaged by radiated heat - area cordoned off by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Lancing, WrL Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45985 / 2014 Location: Lake Lane, Barnham Incident: Woman threatened in Barnham Police are investigating an incident in Barnham in which a woman walking her dog was threatened. Between 8.45pm and 9pm the local woman was walking her dog in Lake Lane, Barnham, when a man with a dog approached her and threatened her and her dog with a knife. Fortunately the occupants of a passing car intervened. A 52-year old local man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife in a public place and after being interviewed was released on police bail until 14 July while enquiries continue. Any further witnesses to this incident and anyone who can help is asked to contact police via 101 quoting serial 1254 of 22/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3737 Time: 05:03-05:28 Location: CHURCH LANE, SOMPTING Incident: FIRE van and 6 metres of fencing destroyed by fire - 2BA, 2HRS used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3746 Time: 10:17-10:41 Location: HANDCROSS ROAD, PLUMMERS PLAIN Incident: RTC collision involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police WrLx2 Crawley, HRT Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3751 Time: 10:32-10:55 Location: ALBION STREET, SOUTHWICK Incident: RTC involving car in collision with 2 parked cars - car stabilised and female driver assisted from car by WSF&RS - leak from car radiator sanded - scene made safe and incident left with police - WrL Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3753 Time: 11:54-12:20 Location: FIELD OFF LONDON ROAD, HASSOCKS Incident: FIRE 25mx 25m of grass alight in field - 1HR and beaters used by WSF&RS - unknown cause WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Worthing, L4T Haywards Heath SELSEY LIFEBOAT
Time: 2.42 p.m. Incident: Selsey Lifeboat launches to yacht aground on the Mixon Reef Selsey RNLI volunteer Lifeboat crew were paged at 2.42 p.m. Solent Coastguard had received a Pan Pan call from the 34-foot yacht 'Ewok' reporting that they had run aground. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3769 Time: 18:29-19:33 Location: JUNCTION OF FERNHILL ROAD AND BALCOMBE ROAD, FERNHILL Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - B2036 closed by police - female adult released before arrival of WSF&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - 1 female adult released by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police WrL Turners Hill, WrL Reigate, HRT Worthing see above SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45945 / 2014 Time: 6.30pm Location: B2036 Balcombe Road junction with Fernhill Lane Incident: Serious crash near Gatwick Airport Police are seeking witnesses to a road crash near Gatwick Airport in which two drivers were seriously injured. At 6.30pm a Citroen Picasso and a Landrover Freelander travelling in opposite directions, collided on the B2036 Balcombe Road at the junction with Fernhill Lane, just south of Horley. The 45-year old Horley woman driving the Picasso was taken to St Georges Hospital, South London, by road ambulance, with head and body injuries and is currently in a critical condition. The 50-year old Crawley Down woman driving the Freelander was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton to be treated for facial and back injuries. Sussex Police are asking anyone who saw what happened to contact them via 101 quoting Operation Shilton. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3773 Time: 19:42-20:54 Location: REAR OF GARDEN NURSERY - BIRDHAM STRAIGHT, BIRDHAM Incident: FIRE wooden shed 20m x 20m used for pallet storage severely damaged by fire - 4HRs used by WSF&RS - damaged area damped down and turned over - accidental WrL Chichester, WrLx2 Bognor, WrL Selsey, CU Bognor return to previous window
Missing Louise Graham found Missing Louise Graham, has been found safe and well on Tuesday, 24 June. Police would like to thank the public and the media for their help. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3796 Time: 09:46-10:23 Location: RETAIL UNIT- QUEENSWAY, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE Smell of burning - alarm caused by burnt out light fitting - inspection made by WSF&RS using thermal imaging camera - no signs of fire - advice given - accidental - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3805 Time: 13:00-15:00 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - MANOR ROAD, EAST PRESTON Incident: FLOODING ruptured water pipe in upper flat causing flooding to ground floor flat - access made to upper flat by WSF&RS using ladders - water and electrics isolated to both flats and salvage work carried out by WSF&RS - Red Cross Support Unit in attendance WrL East Preston, Red Cross Support Unit
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3811 Time: 14:40-15:08 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - WEST PARADE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen of third floor flat - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - inspection only - accidental - WrL x2 Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45959 / 2014 David Blood arrested A convicted armed robber who absconded from Ford Prison has been arrested in Hampshire. David Blood, 48, absconded from Ford on Thursday 12 June. Blood was arrested at about 7pm in Winchester by Hampshire police officers. original report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45968 / 2014 Time: 8.45pm Incident: Police save man in Worthing Three local police officers helped save the life of a man who was suffering the effects of an overdose in Worthing. Constables James Lockwood, Sarah Masters and Chris Bartram went to the address in the Goring area at 8.45pm, after a report that the man, in his thirties, had collapsed. On their arrival the man was and unconscious, and at one point stopped breathing. However the officers carried out CPR on him for 15 minutes until an ambulance crew arrived. Paramedics found a pulse but then had to work on him for further 30 minutes before he regained consciousness. He was then taken to hospital where he is recovering. The ambulance crew said that the man would have died had it not been for the work of the police officers. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3831 Time: 21:18-23:40 Location: OPEN GROUND OFF FREEKS LANE AND JUNCTION OF MAPLE DRIVE, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE large unattended bonfire consisting of commercial waste producing quantities of black smoke - 4 L4T landrovers used by WSF&RS due to access - 3HRs used by WSF&RS assisted by local tractor to break up fire - area damped down and turned over WrL Burgess Hill, L4T Haywards Heath, L4T Crawley, L4T Horsham, L4T Shoreham SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45981 / 2014 Location: Wiggonholt Incident: Break in at nature reserve near Pulborough A report was made around 10pm that the alarms were going off at a nature reserve in Wiggonholt near Pulborough and the entrance to the shop had been forced. Cabinets were broken into and around 15 binoculars and jackets plus several pieces of binoculars, worth thousands of pounds. Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area is asked to contact police on 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 1737 of 24/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3841 Time: 06:39-07:37 Location: HOUSE - EAST STREET, TURNERS HILL Incident: FIRE fire on window sill of 1st floor bathroom - window sill 5% damaged by fire - electrics isolated - 2BA, 3HRs thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - damaged area cut away using small tools - salvage carried out - accidental - WrL East Grinstead, WrL Crawley  METROPOLITAN POLICEPUBLISHED ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN POLICE Missing London man's car found in Seaford Police are appealing for assistance to help trace a missing man from Palmers Green. Officers were called at approx 22.05 on Tuesday, 24 June to an address in Palmers Green, north London following concerns for the welfare of a resident there. He is James Turner, aged 28. Officers attended and could not locate Mr Turner. It is believed he may have driven to the South Coast in particular the Seaford area of Sussex and searches, with the assistance of the Coastguard, have been carried out. His family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are appealing for anyone who has seen him to contact police. Anyone with information is asked to contact Enfield Missing Persons Unit on 0208 345 3332. UPDATE Sussex Police and Coastguard searched the shoreline, sea and the area in and around Seaford late on Tuesday evening, 24 June, and into the early hours of Wednesday, after a car belonging to James Turner, reported missing from North London had been found abandoned in Marine Parade, Seaford, shortly before midnight. The searches resumed this morning, Wednesday, 25 June, but James has not yet been found. Anyone in Sussex who has any information can call Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1750 of 24/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. UPDATE James Turner, missing from Palmers Green, has now been found. Police thank media for their assistance. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3844 Time: 07:56-08:19 Location: MID TERRACED HOUSE - SERVITE CLOSE, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen cupboard - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - smoke ventilated using PPV fan - kitchen 5% damaged by fire remainder of house affected by smoke - accidental - WrLx2 Bognor
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45980 / 2014 Wanted man arrested A man sought by police over a burglary in Bognor has been arrested and charged. Radoslaw Mikus, 32, formerly of Sudley Road, Bognor, has been arrested and is due to appear in custody at Crawley Magistrates Court on Friday 27 June, charged with a burglary at a house in Culver Road, Bognor. He has also been charged with a burglary at a house in Glamis Street in February this year. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3855 Time: 10:48-11:12 Location: JANES LANE, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE motorbike on fire in layby - 1HR used by WSF&RS - accidental ignition - advice given and incident handed over to owner - WrL Burgess Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3856 Time: 10:53-11:41 Location: A285, DUNCTON Incident: RTC collision involving tractor and car - 1 male adult released before arrival of WSF&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3886 Time: 13:56-14:06 Location: REAR OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ASHDOWN DRIVE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE grass fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3871 Time: 14:38-14:53 Location: HAWTHORN ROAD, BOGNOR Incident: RTC car in collision with 3 parked cars - no persons trapped - inspection only by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Bognor SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45972 / 2014 Time: 5.30pm Location: Goffs Park Incident: Man robbed in Crawley park Police are seeking two men who robbed a man in a Crawley park. At about 5.30pm the victim, an 18-year old local man, was walking from West Green towards Bewbush via a short footpath through Goffs Park. The path runs between Goffs Lane and Gossops Drive. As he walked along Goffs Lane alongside Snell Hatch Cemetery he saw two men walking towards him. One is described as a white, of slim build, 5'6", with short brown hair and unshaven stubble, a local accent and wearing a grey sports sweatshirt, either Nike or Adidas, and grey tracksuit bottoms. The other is also described as white of slim build, 5'9", and again with a local accent, He wore a dark coloured beanie hat. Both in their early 20's. The victim was then attacked by the two men, being knocked to the floor where he was punched and kicked repeatedly and his phone was taken - He was also threatened so the attackers could get the pin number, the account number of which has now been blocked. He was treated by police for cuts and bruises but did not need hospital treatment. Detective Sergeant Peter Yarrow said; "This was a cowardly attack which could have left the victim with very serious injuries. Just before the incident he recalls seeing a woman nearby in the park, and we would very much like to trace her as she could be a valuable witness. We would also like to hear from anyone else who was in the area between 5.15pm and 5.45pm on Tuesday, or anyone who has been offered the phone for sale. It is a black iPhone 5c with a white back". If you can help please contact us on 101 quoting serial 1447 of 25/6 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3877 Time: 17:53-18:08 Location: 1st FLOOR FLAT, BATH ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire involving immersion heater in bathroom of 1st floor flat - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - heater isolated - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 6.35pm Incident: Lifeboats launched to reports of people in distress The inshore and all weather Shoreham Lifeboats were launched to reports of people in distress in the water off Goring Gap. As they proceeded to the area, it was reported that it was one person who had got ashore safely. The lifeboats were stood down and returned to shore. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3884 Time: 22:17-22:32 Location: REAR OF HOUSE - ALEXANDRA TERRACE, LANCING Incident: FIRE Bonfire - unattended bonfire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - WrL Lancing return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3900 Time: 09:26-09:57 Location: A23 SOUTHBOUND HICKSTEAD TO MUDDLESWOOD Incident: FIRE engine compartment fire of van in layby - 1HR used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3909 Time: 11:30-11:52 Location: NEAR TRAIN STATION OFF A27 ARUNDEL Incident: FIRE unattended bonfire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - WrL Arundel Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3918 Time: 14:31-14:50 Location: UPPER SHOREHAM ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - advice given - WrL Shoreham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3925 Time: 16:28-16:51 Location: LOWER STREET, PULBOROUGH Incident: RTC involving car in collision with shop building - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - police in attendance - WrL Storrington SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR45995 / 2014 Time: 11pm Location: Marine Parade Incident: Three arrested in Worthing assault Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of assault in Worthing around 11pm. Police were called to Marine Parade to an assault outside a property. A 46-year-old, was found injured in the beach shelters on Marine Parade at around 4am with a serious head injury and is currently in hospital. Another fight was also reported on Western Row around midnight which involved the same group of people, a 43-year-old suffered a swollen face, jaw and hand, bruised back and ribs. He was treated at Worthing Hospital. A 26-year-old man from Worthing was arrested on suspicion of two counts of GBH and remains in custody at this time. A 38-year-old woman from Worthing and a 43-year-old man from Worthing have been arrested for GBH and are also still in custody. Anyone who witnessed what happened is asked to make contact with police on 101 quoting 8 of 27/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3945 Time: 03:12-03:39 Location: OUTSIDE HOUSE - BEACHY ROAD, BROADFIELD, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE car severely damaged by fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3953 Time: 09:15-09:35 Location: OUTSIDE HOLIDAY PARK - VINNETROW ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: RTC collision involving car and motorbike - no persons trapped - male adult taken to hospital by ambulance - 1 female adult assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3962 Time: 14:18-14:32 Location: REIGATE ROAD, WORTHING Incident: RTC involving car in collision with parked scaffolding lorry - no persons trapped - 1 elderly male assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 3966 Time: 15:59-17:01 Location: HOUSE - LONG FURLONG LANE, LONG FURLONG Incident: FIRE 2 storey house with basement - approx 5 feet of wood cladding of loft on fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - damaged areas damped down and cut away - roof space allowed to ventilate naturally - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR46003 / 2014 Time: 1.25am Location: Ship public house, Ship St, East Grinstead Incident: Attempted robbery at East Grinstead pub At 1.25am a man entered the kitchen of the Ship public house, Ship St, East Grinstead, threatened the manager with what appeared to be a handgun, and demanded money from the safe. Following a scuffle in which nobody was injured the man ran off empty-handed. Following enquiries, police arrested a man at an address in the town this afternoon. A BB handgun was recovered. Ruhel Miah, 30, of The Courtyard, East Grinstead, is due to appear in custody at Crawley Magistrates Court on Monday 30 June, charged with attempted robbery and with possessing an imitation firearm. SELSEY LIFEBOATTime: 8.03am Incident: Both Selsey Lifeboats aid French yacht aground and taking on water Selsey RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat crew launched the 'D' class Inshore Lifeboat at the request of Solent coastguard who received an emergency call saying there was a yacht aground on the Kirk Arrow shingle bank. The RNLI crew were paged at 8.03am. and launched the reserve 'D' class Lifeboat, D675, at 8.12 a.m. The weather on scene was wind 4-5, sea state slight to moderate. The Lifeboat was quickly on scene with the 35-foot French yacht 'Ommage'. The lone skipper reported that the craft was taking in water. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4019 Time: 14:45-15:13 Location: TERRACED HOUSE - PADSTOW WALK, BEWBUSH, CRAWLEY Incident: Lightning strike no fire - rear left side of roof damaged by strike - 1 ladder and roof ladder used by WSF&RS to make house water tight - salvage carried out and electrics isolated - WrLx2 Crawley, L4T Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4036 Time: 21:00-21:18 Location: STORE CAR PARK - HASLETT AVEUE, EAST CRAWLEY Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars in car park - 3 persons released before arrival of WSF&RS and 1 female adult treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4039 Time: 23:08-23:52 Location: DOMESTIC GARAGE - EAST BANK, SELSEY Incident: FIRE 50% of garage damaged by fire - remainder of garage damaged by smoke - 4BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - damaged areas damped down and cut away - accidental - WrL Chichester, WrL East Wittering return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4069 Time: 10:34-11:15 Location: HOUSE - PARK LANE, SOUTHWICK Incident: FIRE fire in extractor unit in shower room - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - suspended ceiling removed by WSF&RS and search made of roof space for further signs of fire using 2 thermal imaging cameras and 1 triple extension ladder - none found - accidental WrL Shoreham, WrL Hove Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4081 Time: 15:02-15:17 Location: NEW ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - inspection only by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Littlehampton SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR46000 / 2014 Time: 3.30pm Location: Servite Close, Bognor Regis Incident: Appeal after girl approached by man in Bognor Police are appealing for witnesses and information about a girl being approached by a man in Bognor Regis. At around 3.30pm, a 10-year-old girl was in Servite Close, Bognor Regis when she was approached by a man who asked her to go with him. She refused and ran off. The man is described as being white, in his 20s, about 5' 8", slim build, with blonde gelled hair with brown bits showing through, styled with a quiff and wearing red shorts and a white vest top. The man left Servite Close and went into the alleyway that leads towards Marshall Avenue. If you saw this interaction or this man around the area or have any other information that relates please contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1011 of 29/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 4pm Incident: Report of three people in water as dinghy deflates The inshore lifeboat was launched to a report of three people in the water with a deflated dinghy at Widewater, Lancing. When they arrived the people had managed to come ashore safely. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4085 Time: 16:01-17:51 Location: SEMI DETACHED HOUSE - STOCKBRIDGE ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE 3 storey semi detached house - fire in 2nd floor bedroom and roof space - 75% of bedroom damaged by fire - 25% of roof damaged by fire - 100% of 2nd floor of house damaged by smoke and heat - remainder of house affected by water - 10BA, 5 HRS, 1 thermal imaging camera, 1 ladder and 1 roof ladder used by WSF&RS - gas and electrics isolated - ceilings removed to check for fire spread - roof tiles removed using aerial ladder platform - adjacent house 10% affected by heat and smoke - accidental WrLx2 Chichester, WrLx2 Bognor, CU Bognor, ALP Southampton, WrL Emsworth, WrL East Preston, Red Cross Support Unit SELSEY LIFEBOAT
Time: 7.39pm. Incident: Selsey Lifeboat assists yacht with engine failure The Selsey RNLI Volunteer Crew were paged at 7.39pm. after a request from Solent Coastguard. The 30-foot yacht 'Tanya' made an emergency call to them saying that she had engine failure and no wind to sail. full report SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 8.05pm Incident: Injured boy trapped on groynes The Shoreham inshore lifeboat was launched to a report of a boy trapped on rock groynes on the eastern arm of Shoreham harbour. Once the crew arrived on scene the 13-year-old had been freed but he had suffered a cut to his foot. An ambulance crew treated him but due to the location of the groynes, they asked the lifeboat to transfer him to the lifeboat station. He was put into the inshore lifeboat and taken back and handed over to the ambulance crew. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4102 Time: 21:08-21:42 Location: TILGATE FOREST, TILGATE Incident: FIRE 4 square metres of heathland on fire - fire extinguished by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4109 Time: 06:52-07:15 Location: A259 JUNCTION, ELDON WAY, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: RTC collision involving HGV lorry and motorbike - female adult's arm released from under wheel of HGV before arrival of WSF&RS - casualty care provided by WSF&RS and ambulance paramedics - female adult taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Littlehampton re above SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR46019 / 2014 Time: 6.30am Location: A259 Littlehampton bypass Incident: Woman injured in Littlehampton collision Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision between a lorry and motorbike in Littlehampton. Emergency services were called to the A259 Littlehampton by pass near to the junction with Eldon Way at around 6.30am to a serious collision. A white Volvo lorry and the blue Triumph Sprint motorbike were both travelling westbound and as they moved off from traffic lights, they collided. The rider of the bike, a 47-year-old woman from Goring, was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital with a serious injury to her arm. No-one else was injured. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact the police on 101 quoting serial 173 of 30/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4117 Time: 13:14-14:02 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - BOLNORE ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: WEATHER RELATED Flooding - to 6 flats and communal area caused by heavy rain - electrics isolated by WSF&RS and incident handed over to Housing company WrL Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4120 Time: 14:58-15:23 Location: HOUSE - SEA ROAD, EAST PRESTON Incident: FIRE fire in tumble dryer extinguished by WSF&RS using 1 Co2 extinguisher - tumble dryer removed from house - accidental - WrL East Preston Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4121 Time: 16:23-16:56 Location: FIELD OFF CROSS COLWOOD LANE, BOLNEY Incident: FIRE Bonfire - out of control bonfire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Burgess Hill, L4T Haywards Heath Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4124 Time: 16:36-17:38 Location: CHARLWOODS ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE Fire - in shot blasting tower - fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1 triple extension ladder, 1HR, 1 thermal imaging camera and small tools - accidental - WrLx2 East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4125 Time: 16:43-17:08 Location: CHESSWOOD ROAD, WORTHING Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - traffic control by police - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrLx2 Worthing, HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4126 Time: 16:49-17:20 Location: HOUSE - STANHOPE ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE tumble dryer on fire in ground floor lean to - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - PPV fan used to ventilate - tumble dryer removed from house - accidental - WrLx2 Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4127 Time: 17:10-18:23 Location: WOODLAND OFF DEENE ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE in cut back forestry - fire and surrounding area damped down by WSF&RS using 1HR and drag rakes - deliberate ignition WrL Horsham, L4T Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 4145 Time: 21:32-21:43 Location: LITTLEFIELD ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: Dangerous Structure part of wall fallen and threatening to fall on to footpath - wall made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Chichester SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 9.45pm Incident: Lifeboat goes to aid of 45'MV The all weather lifeboat at Shoreham was sent to help a 45ft motor vessel, which had broken down 18 miles south of Shoreham Harbour. Once on scene the all weather lifeboat's inflatable Y boat was launched with three crew on board and two of them were transferred to the vessel to set up a towline and stay with the one person on board. full report return to previous window | May 2014 | Jul.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 archived - Only reported incidents are logged here - - see also WSF&RS archived - - Police reports
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