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FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11434 Time: 00:43-01:14 Location: YAPTON ROAD, CLIMPING Incident: RTC collision involving 1 car - no persons trapped - driver not in attendance - search of area made by WSF&RS using thermal imaging camera - incident left with police - WrLx2 Littlehampton, HRT Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11440 Time: 07:09-10:38 Location: NHS HOSPITAL - LEWES ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: Assistance leak from mass liquid oxygen storage tank in hospital grounds - safety cordon put in place by WSF&RS - valves isolated by British Oxygen Company engineer - incident left with on site maintenance - WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Burgess Hill FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11454 Time: 11:41-12:42 Location: WOLDHURSTLEA WOOD, BUCKSWOOD DRIVE, GOSSOPS GREEN Incident: FIRE Bonfire - unattended bonfire alight in middle of woods - fire extinguished by WSF&RS using water backpack sprayers WrL Crawley, L4T Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47632 / 2014 Series of burglaries on the Manhood peninsula Police are asking for witnesses after five homes on the Manhood peninsula were targeted by burglars in a week. Between 25 November and 1 December, homes in Oakfield Avenue, East Wittering, Avebury Close, Bracklesham Bay and Howard Avenue, Ella Close and Chaucer Drive, West Wittering, were either entered by thieves or had doors and windows smashed by people trying to get inside. Among the items taken are a TV and cash and officers are keen to speak to anyone who might have seen people acting suspiciously in the area. The first burglary happened in Oakfield Avenue on 25 November. The latest in the series was in Chaucer Drive on 1 December. Police believe the same people could be involved in all of these as the victims lived relatively close to each other and the crimes happened in a short space of time. Anyone with information should email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 795 of 25 November or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11462 Time: 17:39-17:52 Location: SHOP BUILDING - STERLING PARADE, RUSTINGTON Incident: Dangerous structure 1st floor balcony hit by lorry - tiling dislodged and fallen to pavement - area made safe by WSF&RS WrL Littlehampton FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11466 Time: 19:42-20:42 Location: A259 BODYSHOP ROUNDABOUT, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene safety maintained by WSF&RS and assistance with recovery WrL Littlehampton FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11469 Time: 19:58-20:57 Location: A286 SINGLETON Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - fuel spillage from cars sanded by WSF&RS - WrL Midhurst return to previous window 
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11475 Time: 03:45-Onging Location: A24 FINDON ROAD, WORTHING Incident: RTC articulated lorry in collision with tree and overturned - no persons injured - road closed - fuel leak being cleared - WrL Worthing Emergency services and recovery is currently on scene but it could take several hours to clear the debris and oil. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes. The diversion is using the A280 north and south, rejoining or leaving the A24 at Findon. Photos Copyright Eddie Mitchell SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47597 / 2014 Time: 9.30am Location: Cheque Exchange, High Street, Bognor Incident: Bognor High Street break in Police are searching for three men who tried to break into a Bognor shop in broad daylight. Just before 9.30am a member of staff arriving for work at the Bognor Cheque Exchange in the High Street heard noises at the back of the building and found a man climbing in through a window. The staff member thrust a broom at him and the man ran off, accompanied by two others who were outside. All three were wearing black clothing and balaclavas. Police believe they drove off in a black '14' registered car with blacked out wndows. If you were in the area and saw these men, particularly if you saw them after they left the building, please contact police on 101 quoting serial 0272 of 2/12. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11487 Time: 10:16-10:45 Location: OUT OF TOWN STORES CAR PARK - ROWAN WAY, BOGNOR Incident: RTC collision involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - elderly male medically assessed by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Bognor FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11493 Time: 12:40-13:11 Location: COMMERCIAL GARAGE BUILDING - LANGLEY PLACE, LANGLEY GREEN Incident: FIRE 2 storey building used as garage and offices - fire in ground floor terraced area - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - smoke in building cleared using PPV fan and electrics isolated - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11494 Time: 12:40-13:52 Location: FLAT - SOUTH HOLMES ROAD, ROFFEY Incident: Flooding from split water cylinder - electrics isolated by WSF&RS and salvage carried out - incident handed over to on site maintenance team WrL Horsham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11505 Time: 14:40-14:45 Location: RAILWAY BRIDGE - SOUTHDOWN ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: Making safe large road sign indicating height of bridge hanging precariously from bridge - sign made safe by WSF&RS WrL Shoreham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11510 Time: 16:48-17:41 Location: STOCKBRIDGE ROAD, DONNINGTON NEAR CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE fire in decommissoned electrical sub station on flat bed lorry - 1HR and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - police in attendance for traffic control - accidental - WrLx2 Chichester FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11521 Time: 21:47-22:19 Location: A27 JUNCTION WITH OLD SHOREHAM ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police WrL Shoreham return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11523 Time: 02:19-02:45 Location: ALLEYWAY OFF CLITHEROW GARDENS, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE bin alight in alleyway - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley
Detective sergeant Chris Lane said: "Following extensive enquiries, a suspect has been captured on CCTV at a local off licence and we are hoping that someone will be able to help us identify the man in the image." Anyone who recognises this man or has any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting serial 243 of 2/11. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11538 Time: 11:15-12:16 Location: STEIN ROAD, SOUTHBOURNE Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - one of the cars in collision with garage - 1 woman trapped - woman extricated by F&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - 2nd woman left in the care of ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by F&RS HRT Chichester, WrL Havant, WrL Emsworth FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11553 Time: 15:59-16:20 Location: A27 EASTBOUND, HAVANT TO CHICHESTER Incident: RTC car rolled - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - 1 person treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - WrL Havant FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11559 Time: 19:23-20:34 Location: HOUSE - OLDER HILL LANE, WOOLBEDING COMMON Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - WrL Midhurst, L4T Midhurst FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11561 Time: 19:46-21:17 Location: HOUSE - STATION ROAD, LOXWOOD Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment, thermal imaging camera and ladder used by WSF&RS - WrL Billingshurst FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11566 Time: 21:07-21:56 Location: HOUSE - THE RIDE, LOXWOOD Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by F&RS - WrL Dunsfold return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11595 Time: 13:40-13:54 Location: HOUSE - BY SUNTE, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FIRE fire in oven - 2BA, 1Co2 extinguisher used by WSF&RS - kitchen ventilated - accidental WrL Haywards Heath FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11601 Time: 1431-14:49 Location: HOUSE - NOAHS ARK LANE, LINDFIELD Incident: FIRE fire in ground floor hallway - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - damaged area cut away and hallway ventilated by WSF&RS - accidental WrL Haywards Heath FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11602 Time: 14:59-17:30 Location: NHS HOSPITAL - LEWES ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FIRE 4 storey hospital building - fire in cavity wall of 1st floor ward - small area of 2nd floor ceiling damaged by fire - 6 Co2 extinguishers, 2HRs and 2 thermal imaging cameras used by WSF&RS - accidental WrLx2 Haywards Heath, WrL Horsham, L4T Haywards Heath, CU Haywards Heath FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11605 Time: 15:29-15:50 Location: OUTSIDE NHS HOSPITAL BUILDING OFF SPITALFIELD LANE, CHICHESTER Incident: RTC collision involving car and van - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Chichester FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11610 Time: 16:22-16:53 Location: REAR GARDEN OF HOUSE - WORTH ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE Bonfire - bonfire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - WrL Worthing
Police would like to thank the public and the media for their help. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11626 Time: 22:07-22:43 Location: TURNERS HILL ROAD, WORTH Incident: RTC involving car into hedgerow - 1 elderly man released before arrival of WSF&RS and given medical treatment by ambulance paramedics at the scene - WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47649 / 2014 Venues in Arun and Chichester caught selling alcohol to children Shops and pubs in the Arun and Chichester districts have been caught selling alcohol to children. A test purchase operation carried out by licensing officers from Sussex Police today resulted in four premises selling alcohol to volunteers aged under 18. The premises that failed were Sibel's Mini Market in Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, One-Stop in The Parade, Durston Drive, Bognor Regis, The Southdowns in Felpham Way, Bognor Regis, and West's bar in West Street, Chichester. The premises that refused to sell alcohol was One-Stop in Tangmere Road, Tangmere. Sergeant Mike Balmer said- "It is extremely disappointing that four premises have failed to meet their responsibility of not selling alcohol to children. Of particular concern is the failure of Wests Bar where staff served children for the second time. We are currently deciding how this matter is to be progressed. The staff members at the other premises that failed were issued with £90 fixed penalty notices. The neighbourhood licensing team for West Sussex will continue to carry out regular checks of licensed premises and every premises that fails will be retested." FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11627 Time: 22:14-22:41 Location: HOUSE - SILVER BIRCHES, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FIRE fire in light fitting in attic room cupboard - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - cupboard investigated using thermal imaging camera and damaged areas cut away - accidental - WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Burgess Hill return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47626 / 2014 Time: 00.30am Location: Troys Kebab House, Crawley High Street Incident: Late night Crawley attack Police in Crawley are seeking two men suspected of involvement in a violent late night town centre attack. At about 00.30am there was an altercation between two men and two other men in Troys Kebab House, Crawley High Street, during which one of the first two, a 39-year old from Wickford in Essex, sustained a serious injury to his jaw. The victim was treated at East Surrey Hospital and then went to Queen Victoria Hospital at East Grinstead to await surgery on his jaw. The suspects are both described as Asian, aged 20 to 30 and of medium build. One is 5'8" with a bushy beard and was wearing a hat. The other suspect was about 5'6"-5'7". Anyone who witnessed the incident or who knows the identity of the suspects is asked to contact the CID at Crawley via 101 quoting serial 18 of 12/12 - or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11642 Time: 11:17-11:44 Location: JUNCTION MILL ROAD AND GRAND AVENUE, WORTHING Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police WrL Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47671 / 2014 Two sentenced for Chichester robbery Two rough sleepers have each been sentenced to 40 months imprisonment for a Chichester robbery. Jamie Bryanton, 27, and Wayne Wennington, 43, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to robbery at Chichester Crown Court and were sentenced today. The court heard that in the early hours of 22 November the victim, a 39-year-old homeless man, went to the underground car park in Chapel Street where the two men were sleeping rough. He asked to join them and an argument escalated with the victim being assaulted and his mobile phone stolen. DC David Midgley said- "The victim suffered some nasty injuries - cuts, bruising and he lost a tooth - but thanks to his quick actions in reporting this, officers were able to make arrests and search and find the stolen phone. The sentence reflects the tough stance the justice system takes towards such acts of violence" FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11656 Time: 16:02-16:29 Location: HOUSE - GORING WAY, GORING Incident: FIRE fire on cooker hob - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - damaged items removed by WSF&RS and ventilation carried out using PPV fan - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11664 Time: 17:49-19:25 Location: HAIR SALON - NEW STREET, HORSHAM Incident: FLOODING approx 4 foot of water affecting basement - water pumped by WSF&RS using 1 pump - incident handed back to shop owner WrL Horsham  SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 9.30pm Incident: Yacht taking on water The all weather lifeboat was launched to a report of a yacht with six people on board, which was taking on water. The 32ft vessel was located 10 miles south west of Shoreham Harbour. The crew was told by the skipper that the vessel's bilge pumps had controlled the water leak. The lifeboat escorted the vessel back to Shoreham Harbour. full report return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11683 Time: 07:00-08:10 Location: OUTSIDE GARAGE, REAR OF SOUTHCOURT CLOSE, RUSTINGTON Incident: FIRE car destroyed by fire - 2 garages 10% heat damaged - 2BA, 3HRs, 1 dry powder extinguisher used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition WrL East Preston, WrLx2 Littlehampton FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11704 Time: 09:21-09:45 Location: 1st FLOOR FLAT - HEATH ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen involving unattended cooking - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - flat smoke logged - ventilation carried out by WSF&RS WrL Haywards Heath FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11706 Time: 10:21-13:13 Location: COMPOST SITE - TITNORE LANE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE approx 200 square metres of compost on fire - 2 foam HRs and 1HR used by WSF&RS assisted by digger - handed back to site manager WrL Worthing, Wrl East Preston, WrC Littlehampton, WrL Crawley, Operational Support Unit Bognor FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11708 Time: 11:38-11:57 Location: FLAT - ST AGNES ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - small fire in tumble dryer - 1 Co2 extinguisher , 1HR used by WSF&RS - tumble dryer removed to open air- accidental WrL East Grinstead FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11716 Time: 13:51-14:08 Location: HOUSE - FLETCHER ROAD, BROADWATER, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in ground floor lounge involving bio oil heater - fire extinguished by WSF&RS using buckets of water - fire surround removed and area inspected - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11720 Time: 16:03-17:08 Location: HOUSE - CRAWLEY ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - WrL Horsham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11722 Time: 16:37-17:46 Location: FIELD OFF BEDHAM LANE, FITTLEWORTH Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE horse in ditch - 16 hand high horse rescued by TRU officers using animal rescue and lifting equipment - horse left in the care of owner and vet - TRU Officers x 3 return to previous window
HAYLING LIFEBOAT
Time: 2am. Incident: Night fishermen drifting out to sea. Responding to a 999 call, the Coastguard asked a Lifeboat launch to assist two fishermen half a mile South of Eastoke Point. The D-Class Hayling Island RNLI lifeboat was launched and found the two men by the Bar Beacon in a 2.4m inflatable with no engine but a set of oars. They had tried to anchor but had lost the anchor as it was not secured to the boat! They were not making headway back into the harbour using the oars, as they were against the wind and tide. The two men were transferred to the lifeboat and the inflatable taken in tow back to the lifeboat station where they were met by the local Coastguards. full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11727 Time: 03:06-03:44 Location: GREENHURST LANE, STORRINGTON Incident: RTC involving car in collision with tree - car occupants absconded from scene - car made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police WrL Storrington FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11738 Time: 04:29-04:49 Location: M23 SLIP ROAD TO BALCOMBE ROAD, MAIDENBOWER Incident: RTC involving car in collision with road side fence - 2 persons released from car by WSF&RS - 1 male adult taken to hospital by ambulance WrL Crawley FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11755 Time: 13:56-14:39 Location: HOUSE - FARHALLS CRESCENT, ROFFEY Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - WrL Steyning FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11756 Time: 14:03-15:15 Location: HOUSE - WOODWARDS, BROADFIELD, CRAWLEY Incident: FLOODING ground floor of house flooded - water isolated and salvage undertaken by WSF&RS - WrL Crawley HAYLING LIFEBOAT
Time: 14.15 Incident: Windsurfer rescued in cold conditions The Coastguard requested a Lifeboat launch to assist a windsurfer in trouble off Hayling Seafront. The Hayling Island RNLI Atlantic 85 was on scene in 4 minutes and found a 63 year local windsurfer had been caught out by changing weather. He was well equipped but was not making it back against the wind. The Lifeboat took him on board, wrapped him in blankets and a survival bag and quickly got back to the station. After a period warming and recovering he was declared fit by RNLI crew and ambulance personnel. full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11779 Time: 19:46-20:12 Location: ANTLANDS LANE, WEST FERNHILL Incident: FIRE car destroyed by fire - 2 further cars damaged by radiated heat - 2BA, 1HR used by F&RS - deliberate ignition WrL Reigate FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11784 Time: 21:07-21:42 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - ASHDOWN DRIVE, TILGATE Incident: FLOODING significant water leak from burst pipe in roof space affecting 2 flats - electrics and main tank valve isolated by WSF&RS - incident left with Crawley Borough Council engineer - WrL Crawley FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11785 Time: 21:09-22:32 Location: HOUSE - DEAKS LANE, ANSTY Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - smoke logging to house - house ventilated naturally by WSF&RS - female occupier with smoke inhalation given oxygen by WSF&RS - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used to extinguish chimney WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Hurstpierpoint, L4T Haywards Heath return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11786 Time: 02:57-03:45 Location: PUB - SELSFIELD ROAD, ARDINGLY Incident: FIRE tumble dryer in ground floor laundry room on fire - 2BA, 1HR and Co2 extinguisher used by WSF&RS - tumble dryer removed from building - heavily smoke logged laundry room ventilated by WSF&RS using PPV fan - accidental WrL Turners Hill, WrL Haywards Heath FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11790 Time: 08:15-08:55 Location: B2028 TURNERS HILL Incident: RTC involving car overturned - 1 person trapped - person released by WSF&RS using hydraulic cutting equipment and handed in to the care of ambulance paramedics - WrL East Grinstead, WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47636 / 2014 Time: 8.50am Location: A26, Crowborough Incident: Man seriously injured in collision at Crowborough At 8.50am a Suzuki jeep driving north and a van driving south, collided on the A26 Uckfield Road, Crowborough, just south of the Crow and Gate pub. The 66-year old man driving the Suzuki was freed by firefighters and taken by air ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with serious injuries. He is currently in a stable condition. The A26 was closed in both directions and was reopened at 12.50pm. If you saw what happened please contact police on 101 quoting Operation Merton. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11800 Time: 10:24-11:27 Location: PUB - COT LANE, CHIDHAM Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by F&RS - WrL Emsworth SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47635 / 2014 Time: 11am Location: Kerves Lane, Horsham Incident: Cyclist dies following collision in Horsham Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedal cyclist died following a collision with a silver Citroen C2 car in Kerves Lane, Horsham. The collision occurred shortly before 11am near Bournehill Lodge, and resulted in Kerves Lane being closed to traffic between its junctions with the A281 Brighton Road to the north and Hard's Hill/Coldstaple Lane to the south. Land and air ambulance paramedics attended but sadly the cyclist, a local man aged 65, died at the scene. The coroner has been informed. A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. In particular, officers would like to speak to two horseriders believed to have passed the scene shortly before the collision occurred. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Ashling or email sussex.pnn.police.uk
As a family we would like to thank the police for all their ongoing support and assistance since the incident happened. We will now have to come to terms with our loss and the sentence given, before moving forward in the knowledge that Dad's life, achievements and exceptional spirit will live strong in our memories forever." FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11808 Time: 12:52-14:25 Location: BILLINGSHURST ROAD, BROADHURST HEATH Incident: Making safe electricity pylon damaged by traffic collision - sparking pylon cordoned off by WSF&RS and electricity company requested to attend WrL Horsham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11817 Time: 16:57-17:18 Location: BREEZEHURST DRIVE, BEWBUSH, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE 3 tonne digger damaged by fire - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Horsham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11820 Time: 17:26-18:13 Location: TARRINGES AVENUE, TARRING Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 male adult trapped - man released by WF&RS using hydraulic and electric cutting equipment - man taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Worthing, HRT Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11822 Time: 18:07-19:03 Location: HOUSE - CHURCH LANE, PLUMMERS PLAIN Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - WrL Horsham return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11868 Time: 10:19-11:05 Location: HOUSE - CLAPPERS LANE, FULKING Incident: FIRE 90% severely damaged by fire - 2 HRs used by WSF&RS - 1 woman with minor burn given 1st aid by WSF&RS and ambulance paramedics - accidental - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11880 Time: 12:15-13:00 Location: HOUSE - HIGH STREET, BILLINGSHURST Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen involving unattended cooking - 2BA, 1HR and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11882 Time: 12:46-14:03 Location: FURNITURE WORKSHOP - EASTINGS CLOSE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE dust extraction unit 90% damaged by fire and heat - 10BA, 2HRs and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - surrounding area damped down - accidental - WrLx2
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47652a / 2014 Missing man found David Whittaker, 33, who had been missing from his hospital accommodation in Worthing since Saturday, 6 December, has been found by Metropolitan Police at a London Underground station and returned to hospital. Thank you to all who have publicised his disappearance in whatever form. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11896 Time: 17:58-19:00 Location: HOUSE - CORNFORD CLOSE, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE fire caused by candle near television in lounge which ignited nearby items - the female occupier had left the candle lit whilst she was upstairs attending to her 2 children and didn't hear the single fire alarm downstairs that activated - fire service advice is that if your home has more than one floor, at least one alarm should be fitted on each level - the mother was only alerted to this fire when a neighbour heard the smoke alarm and shouted through the letter box - the family then got themselves outside the house and called the fire service - lounge 25% damaged by fire - house fully damaged by smoke - 4BA, 3HRs used by WSF&RS - both children and mother with smoke inhalation given oxygen by WF&RS before being taken to hospital by ambulance - accidental - WrLx2 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11917 Time: 12:31-12:37 Location: ROOF OF BUILDING - HIGH STREET, SHOREHAM Incident: Making safe flag pole hanging from 1st floor roof - area cordoned off by WSF&RS and flag pole removed using aerial ladder platform and small tools - WrL Worthing, ALP Worthing
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47689 / 2014 Martin Smyth found Martin Smyth, 56, reported missing on Tuesday 9 December was found in Portsmouth on 11 December, safe and well. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11926 Time: 18:39-19:10 Location: JUNCTION HADRIANS AVENUE AND THE CRESCENT, SOUTHWICK Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 2 adults medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene safety provided by WSF&RS - WrL Shoreham, HRT Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11927 Time: 18:44-19:02 Location: BOGNOR ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: RTC collision involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS using small tools - incident left with police - WrL Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47717 / 2014 Robbery at the One Stop shop, Buckingham Road, Shoreham Police are seeking witnesses to a robbery at the One Stop shop in Buckingham Road, Shoreham, which occurred just as the shop had ceased trading for the day at around 11pm. As two women employees, both in their 30s, were closing the door they were forced back into the shop and ordered to hand over cash. Both were threatened and one was struck in the face. Several hundreds of pounds were stolen. Two men in their late teens, both wearing balaclavas and hoods but otherwise casually dressed, are suspected of the robbery. One is thought to be white, 5'11", of slim build, and the other possibly black, 5'6" - 5'8", also slim. A man wearing a hat and a knee-length coat, and carrying a satchel bag, is known to have been in the area at the time and may have seen the incident. Anyone witnesses are asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101, quoting serial 1607 of 10/12 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11930 Time: 00:06-00:39 Location: GROUND FLOOR FLAT - ARTHUR ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - fire in unattended cooking on hob - flat smoke logged - male occupant led to safety by WSF&RS and medically assessed by ambulance paramedics - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - flat ventilated using PPV fan - accidental - WrLx3 Horsham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11931 Time: 00:19-00:37 Location: UNDERPATH UNDER A23 NEAR BEEZEHURST DRIVE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE motorbike alight in underpath -1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Horsham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11939 Time: 12:40-13:01 Location: VOWELS LANE, KINGSCOTE Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - small spillage covered using soil - scene made safe - police and ambulance in attendance WrL Lancing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47712 / 2014 Location: Worthing Two arrested after drug warrants carried out Two people were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply following the execution of a drugs warrant at a property in Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing. A 38-year-old man from Worthing and a 24-year-old woman from Worthing who were arrested have been released on bail until 1 February while inquiries continue. A second warrant was executed simultaneously at another address in the same road. A 21-year-old man was arrested and cautioned for possession of a controlled substance. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11946 Time: 15:31-16:40 Location: HOUSE UNDER REFURBISHMENT - CHURCH ROAD, ALDINGBOURNE Incident: FIRE Smoke issuing - small amount of smoke in chimney stack - internal and external inspection of stack made by WSF&RS using thermal imaging camera - smoke in debris approx 2 metres from chimney pot between flue and external wall - debris removed from stack and damped down using 1HR - accidental - WrL Chichester, WrL Bognor SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47689 / 2014 Martin Smyth found Martin Smyth, 56, reported missing on Tuesday 9 December was found in Portsmouth today, safe and well. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11953 Time: 17:51-20:31 Location: HOUSE - CHURCH GREEN, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE ground floor kitchen involved in fire caused by aerosols - 4BA, 3HRs used by F&RS - female occupier with smoke inhalation treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - accidental - Red Cross Support Unit in attendance - WrL Shoreham, WrL Hove return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11967 Time: 00:17-00:36 Location: BIRDHAM ROAD, BIRDHAM Incident: RTC involving car into ditch - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS using small tools WrL Chichester FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11971 Time: 08:25-08:49 Location: PUB - NEW ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: Making safe pub sign hanging off building - sign removed by WSF&RS using 1 ladder and small tools WrL Littlehampton FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11986 Time: 18:00-18:20 Location: A283 PETWORTH Incident: RTC involving car overturned on road - no persons trapped - car and road made safe by WSFRS - WrL Petworth FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11988 Time: 19:14-20:15 Location: COTTAGE, WEPHURST LANE, KIRDFORD Incident: FIRE CHIMNEY FIRE - extinguished by WSFRS using chimney gear - emergency smoke detector fitted - advice given to occupier - WrL Billingshurst return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 11995 Time: 00:37-08:06 Location: DERELICT FARM BUILDING, STORRINGTON RD, THAKEHAM Incident: FIRE fire in 70m by 100m derelict farm building - extinguished by WSFRS using 3 jets and 1 hydrant - TIC used to check for hot spots - deliberate ignition - WrL Storrington, WrLx2 Worthing, WrL Billingshurst - relief pumps from Turners Hill, Littlehampton and Horsham. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12000 Time: 03:44-04:10 Location: LINCH RD, REDFORD Incident: FUEL SPILLAGE 200 litres of domestic heating oil leaked from tank - spillage made safe using sand - incident left with police - WrL Midhurst FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12016 Time: 15:39-16:10 Location: MULTI STOREY BUILDING, QUEEN ELIZABETH AVE, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE fire on roof of 5-storey building - out on arrival inspection only by WSFRS crew - accidental ignition - WrL Burgess Hill FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12028 Time: 21:19-22:06 Location: HOUSE, WORSTED LANE, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE fire in ground floor bathroom - fire extinguished before arrival of crews using dry powder extinguishers - remainder of property checked by WSFRS using TIC - accidental ignition - WrL & L4T East Grinstead return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12040 Time: 08:38-09:09 Location: FLAT, ROCK CLOSE, SOUTHWICK Incident: FIRE fire inside washing machine - washing machine isolated and removed by WSFRS - light smoke logging to flat ventilated naturally - accidental ignition - WrL Shoreham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12051 Time: 15:43-16:28 Location: MARINA, THE CAUSEWAY, BIRDHAM Incident: FIRE BOAT FIRE - fire involving boat moored at quay - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA, 1HR and 1 covering jet - PPV used to ventilate - accidental ignition - WrLx2 Chichester, WrL & L4T Bognor Regis, L4T East Wittering, L4T Selsey FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12055 Time: 19:49-20:11 Location: GOLDEN AVE, EAST PRESTON Incident: FIRE BONFIRE - small bonfire extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL East Preston return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12057 Time: 02:29-02:43 Location: COXCOMBE WALK, BEWBUSH, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE VEHICLE FIRE - motorbike alight - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - incident left with police - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47739 / 2014 Time: 10.45am Location: Morrisons, High Street, Crawley Incident: Man slaps child in supermarket Police are appealing for witnesses after a man slapped a child across the face in a supermarket in Crawley. The six-year-old boy was in a shopping trolley at Morrisons in High Street at 10.45am with his mother when she momentarily turned away from her son. While her back was turned a man approached the boy and slapped him across the face. The man then left the supermarket. He was white, between 20 and 25, stocky and about 6ft. He had a round, spotty face with some stubble and was wearing a green hooded jacket with fluff around the hood and with a woman who was white, thin and 6ft. She had long dark hair and was wearing white trousers. PC Gillian Sadler said- "This appears to be a completely motiveless attack on a defenceless child, who fortunately only received minor injuries. We need to speak to anyone who saw the incident or who recognises the description of the man and woman. If you know anything at all about what happened, please call us." Anyone with information should email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 444 of 15/12 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12068 Time: 11:50-12:22 Location: WORTHING ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: RTC collision involving car and van - police in attendance for traffic control - scene made safe by WSF&RS WrL Littlehampton FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12069 Time: 12:26-13:42 Location: A281 GUILDFORD ROAD, BUCKS GREEN, HORSHAM Incident: RTC FATAL collision involving car and van - sadly one woman from the car was declared deceased at the scene - male adult released from car by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by air ambulance - incident left with police WrL x2 Horsham, HRT Crawley SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47708 / 2014 Time: 12.30pm Location: A281, Bucks Green, near Horsham Incident: Serious road traffic collision on A281 Guildford Road Police have closed the A281 Guildford Road on the Sussex-Surrey border at Bucks Green, near Horsham, following a serious road traffic collision involving a head-on crash between a white Vauxhall Vivaro van and a white Mini Cooper car. It happened just before 12.30pm. Sadly 67-year-old Denise Osborne of Old Road, Buckland, Betchworth Surrey, driving the Mini was confirmed dead at the scene. The coroner has been informed. The woman's front seat passenger, a 75-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was flown to St George's Hospital, Tooting, London, by the Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance. He has been detained for treatment. A 17-year-old youth driving the van suffered minor injuries. He has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail until 11 February. All those involved in the crash were from Surrey. Emergency services are at the scene, near the road's junction with Hillhouse Lane and Cooks Hill and in addition to local road closures motorists using the A29 and A281 are being advised to avoid the area. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Brittas or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12075 Time: 17:08-17:29 Location: GREVATTS LANE JUNCTION YAPTON ROAD, MIDDLETON Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - one of the cars into field - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS WrL Bognor FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12079 Time: 17:38-18:19 Location: HOUSE - HIGH STREET, UPPER BEEDING Incident: FIRE occupier attempted to ignite real fire in lounge - petrol can removed from house and extinguished - 10% of kitchen damaged by fire and 30% damaged by smoke - 1 dry powder extinguisher and thermal imaging camera used - male occupier with mild smoke inhalation given oxygen by WSF&RS - accidental WrL Steyning, WrL Shoreham, WrL Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12080 Time: 17:48-18:04 Location: PUB - HILLFIELD ROAD, SELSEY Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - small fire in electrical control box in commercial kitchen - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - power supply isolated by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Selsey FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12082 Time: 18:05-18:25 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - LITTLEHAMPTON ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FLOODING water affecting 1st and ground floor flats - water isolated and salvage undertaken by WSF&RS - WrL Worthing
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FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12102 Time: 05:02-05:53 Location: HOUSE - OFF A286, KINGLEY VALE Incident: FLOODING large amount of water affecting ground floor of house - water and electrics isolated by WSF&RS and salvage carried out WrL Midhurst, L4T Midhurst
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR477722 / 2014 Time: 7.07am Location: Offington Lane, Salvington Incident: 13-year-old cyclist seriously injured A 13-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after his bicycle was in collision with a van in Worthing. Emergency services were called to the scene in Offington Lane, Salvington at 7.07am. The boy, from Worthing, suffered serious head injuries and was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, where his condition is described as critical, but stable. He is to be transferred to King's College Hospital in London. The road was closed while rescue and recovery work took place, but was reopened around 10.45am. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Bansha or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12115 Time: 09:41-10:31 Location: HOUSE - EASTERGATE LANE, WALBERTON Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - small fire in bathroom caused by portable LPG gas heater - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - electrics isolated and bathroom inspected by WSF&RS using thermal imaging camera - damaged areas cut away and damped down using backpack water HR - accidental - WrL Chichester FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12119 Time: 11:07-11:38 Location: POLLARDS DRIVE, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE car on fire near to house - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSF&RS - exterior of house inspected using thermal imaging camera and ladder - no signs of fire damage found - accidental - WrL Horsham, WrL Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47652a / 2014 Missing man found David Whittaker, 33, who had been missing from his hospital accommodation in Worthing since Saturday, 6 December, has been found by Metropolitan Police at a London Underground station and returned to hospital. Thank you to all who have publicised his disappearance in whatever form. 
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12122 Time: 11:24-12:18 Location: A283 THE PIKE, WASHINGTON Incident: RTC collision involving car and motorbike - male motorcyclist medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene safety maintained by WSF&RS and police - WrL Storrington FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12124 Time: 11:56-12:15 Location: THE PARADE - LONDON ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: RTC collision involving pickup truck and commercial road sweeper - no persons trapped - 2 persons with minor leg injuries medically assessed by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL East Grinstead SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47766 / 2014 Suspected burglar extradited from Poland A suspected burglar who skipped bail and returned to his native Poland has been extradited back to England. Tomasz Krukowski, 33, formerly of The Croft, Bognor Regis, failed to return on bail to Sussex Police in September 2013. He had been due to be charged with conspiracy to commit burglary across West Sussex at houses in Chichester, Petworth, Bosham, Slindon, Broadbridge Heath and surrounding areas. Police from the Pomeranian Command, Gdansk, subsequently arrested Krukowski in Czarne, Northern Poland, and he was flown back to Britain. Today he appeared before Crawley magistrates after being charged with conspiracy to commit dwelling burglaries between 19 September 2011 and 16 May 2012. He was remanded in custody to appear at Chichester Crown Court on 14 January, 2015. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12136 Time: 16:50-17:59 Location: NEW ROAD, GOODWOOD Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped scene made safe by WSF&RS using small tools - incident left with police WrL Chichester return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12145 Time: 00:38-01:02 Location: PARK OFF SORREL CLOSE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE 2 motorbikes destroyed by fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47750 / 2014 Time: 10pm Location: High Beeches Lane, Handcross Incident: Double Fatal RTC at Handcross Police are appealing for witnesses after two passengers sadly died when the car they were travelling in left the road and hit a tree at Handcross. A man aged 21, from Lindfield, and a man aged 22 from Haywards Heath who were in the back of the BMW died later in hospital from their injuries after the car struck a tree and flipped onto its roof just after 10pm. The BMW was travelling east to west on High Beeches Lane heading towards Handcross village when it came off the road. The driver, a 20-year-old man from Lindfield, suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. A front seat passenger, a 16-year-old girl from Haywards Heath, suffered minor injuries and was treated at the Royal Sussex County Hospital before being released. High Beeches Lane remains closed but should re-open in a short while. Anyone who saw anything is asked to ring 101 quoting Operation Ashwick or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49404 / 2015 Report received: 23 June 2015 11:36 Man charged with fatal collision in Handcross A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a fatal collision in Handcross last December. Kyle Witney, 20, of Finches Lane, Lindfield has been charged with two counts of driving dangerously causing the deaths of Marc Martin and Matthew Preece and being unfit through taking drugs. The two passengers sadly died when the car they were travelling in left the road and hit a tree at Handcross on 17 December last year. Matthew Preece, 21, from Lindfield, and Marc Martin, 22, from Haywards Heath both died in hospital from their injuries. They had been sitting in the back of the BMW when it struck the tree and flipped on its roof on High Beeches Lane just after 10pm. Witney will appear at Crawley Magistrates court on 22 July 2015. SEE ABOVE
Witney was also disqualified from driving for a period of seven years from his release date. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12199 Time: 13:48-15:00 Location: HOUSE - EAST BRACKLESHAM DRIVE, BRACKLESHAM Incident: RTC collision involving car into house - male driver released before arrival of WSF&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - house inspected by WSF&RS - incident left with Building Control and police - WrLx1 return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47770 / 2014 Three collisions in 30 minutes Three collisions in the space of 30 minutes caused widespread traffic congestion north of Brighton At 7.46am police were called to the A23 at its junction with the A273 at Pyecombe where six vehicles had been involved in a smash, blocking lanes one and three northbound. No one was hurt and all lanes were clear by 8.30am. At 8.13am lanes two and three northbound on the A23 at Handcross were blocked following a collision between two cars. No injuries were reported. And at 8.16am a car span off the A27 at Hollingbury, though without injury and without disrupting traffic. Long queues built up on the approaches to the various crash scenes while emergency services worked to get traffic flowing again. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12224 Time: 11:03-13:07 Location: HOUSE - CHURCH ROAD, WORTH Incident: FIRE 2 dogs released from house and left with neighbour - ground floor kitchen, storeroom and 1st floor bedroom involved in fire - ignited gas leak in storeroom isolated - 30% of 1st floor and 30% of ground floor damaged by fire - 100% of building and loft space damaged by smoke - 12BA, 4HRs, ladder and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - damaged areas cut away - cause of fire under investigation - WrLx6, L4Tx2, CUx1, BASUx1, FIO, Red Cross Support Unit FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12245 Time: 21:46-22:42 Location: LONDON ROAD, PYECOMBE Incident: RTC collision involving 3 cars - 1 female adult trapped - woman released by F&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by F&RS and police - WrLx2, HRTx1 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12279 Time: 10:30-11:01 Location: HOUSE - BULKINGTON ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE Chimney fire causing lots of smoke - chimney equipment used by WSF&RS - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47789 / 2014 Time: 12.30pm Location: A27 west of Chichester Incident: Traffic collision, Chichester The A27 was closed westbound west of Chichester at 12.30pm following a collision between a Ford Ka hatchback car and a Ford Transit van. An elderly man driving the Ka was trapped in his vehicle and had to be released by firefighters before being taken to hospital. He was not thought to have been seriously hurt. The van driver was uninjured. Westbound traffic was diverted via the A259 through Fishbourne until the road fully re-opened at 3pm. SEE ABOVE FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12283 Time: 12:53-13:47 Location: A27 WESTBOUND, CHICHESTER TO HAVANT Incident: RTC collision involving car and van - man extricated from car by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12285 Time: 16:28-16:48 Location: BIRDHAM ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: RTC collision involving 3 cars - 1 male adult taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12291 Time: 22:03-23:08 Location: HOUSE - STANE STREET, FIVE OAKS Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - WrLx1 return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47789 / 2014 Time: 7.26am Location: A27 Chichester by-pass Incident: Traffic collisions, Chichester At 7.26am a lorry and a 4x4 vehicle towing a trailer were in collision on the A27 Chichester by-pass eastbound at its roundabout junction with the A259 Bognor Road. A further minor collision occurred at the scene shortly afterwards and the road was partially blocked, causing traffic delays in the area. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12300 Time: 08:59-09:35 Location: BATTS LANE, PULBOROUGH Incident: RTC involving car overturned - 2 female adults with minor injuries treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene safety maintained by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrLx1 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: Time: 04:09-04:21 Location: TAKEAWAY RESTAURANT, THE QUEENSWAY, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE waste alight in storage area at rear of property - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - accidental ignition - WrLx2 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47823 / 2014 Driver killed in car crash named Police are now able to confirm the identity of the driver of a car who died in a road traffic collision on Saturday 29 November 2014, at Selhurstpark Road, Goodwood. He has been named as Ben Finch, 42, from Lancing. Mr Finch was driving a black BMW east on Selhurstpark Road, when it left the road and collided with a tree at about 3.30pm. The car caught fire and sadly Mr Finch died within the car. DNA tests have now confirmed his identity. His family has been informed. Police are continuing to investigate the crash and have appealed again for any witnesses to come forward. In particular, officers would like to hear from the driver of a dark coloured Land Rover Defender 110 that is believed to have been nearby at the time. Anyone able to help is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Ardara or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Original report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12394 Time: 13:54 - 14:18 Location: DOCTORS SURGERY, BOGNOR REGIS Incident: FIRE SMELL OF BURNING - Strong smell of smoke in rear store room caused by blown starter motor in lighting circuit - incident investigated by Fire Crews using Thermal Imaging Cameras, power and electrics isolated - incident handed over to on-site representative WrLx3 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12399 Time: 20:47 - 21:33 Location: STANE STREET, BILLINGSHURST Incident: RTC involving car in collision with road furniture - vehicle and roadway made safe by WSF&RS - O2 Therapy administered by firefighters at the scene to 1 adult male casualty - WrLx1 return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47830 / 2014 Location: Groomsland Drive, Billingshurst Incident: Couple found dead in Billingshurst Emergency services were called to a house in Groomsland Drive, Billingshurst, just after 9am after concerns for a couple there. A 33-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were sadly found dead in the property. Officers are working to establish the circumstances of the death but are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. UPDATE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47842 / 2014 Couple who died in Billingshurst tragedy are named Police are continuing to investigate the deaths of a man and a woman at a house in Groomsland Drive, Billingshurst. Their bodies were discovered on Christmas Day. A post mortem examination has confirmed that the man, Jan Tshabalala, 33, died from hanging. The cause of death of his wife, Julia, 30, is still being investigated. The couple's two children, aged 4 and 6, who were not believed to have been at home at the time of the incident, are currently being cared for by relatives. Detective Chief Inspector Paul Rymarz, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, who is leading the investigation, said: "This is a tragic case and our thoughts are very much with the family at this time. We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths but would welcome information from anyone who may have had contact with either person in the days before their deaths which may help to shed light on this case." Anyone with information should phone 101, quoting Operation Redgate or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. UPDATE 17 June 2015
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12409 Time: 15:10 - 15:28 Location: DOMESTIC DWELLING, BORDE HILL LANE, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FIRE fire in ground floor lounge area - out on arrival - salvage work carried out by fire crews and area made safe - accidental ignition WrLx1, TIC FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12417 Time: 18:05 - 18:37 Location: DOMESTIC DWELLING, OAK AVENUE, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE fire in ground floor lounge area - out on arrival but heavy smoke logging in affected room - ventilation of property carried out by fire crews using BA - accidental ignition - WrLx2 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12424 Time: 03:38 - 04:05 Location: CAR PARK, NORTH BERSTED, BOGNOR REGIS Incident: FIRE car on fire - extinguished by firefighters using 1xHR - 75% fire damage to car - deliberate ignition - incident handed over to Police WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12433 Time: 12:35 - 13:02 Location: DOMESTIC DWELLING, PARK ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in ground floor kitchen - extinguished by fire crews using 2xBA, 1xCo2 Extinguisher - accidental ignition WrLx3 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12446 Time: 22:29 - 00:37 Location: DOMESTIC DWELLING, OAKLEIGH CLOSE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE Fire in ground floor kitchen - extinguished by fire crews using 2xBA, 1xHPHR, 1 covering jet - property ventilated with PPV fan due to heavy smoke logging - Red Cross Support Unit in attendance to assist occupiers - WrLx2, CUx1 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12453 Time: 08:33 - 08:49 Location: DOMESTIC DWELLING, ST FRANCIS CLOSE, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FIRE fire in washing machine in ground floor kitchen area - out on arrival, inspection carried out by WSF&RS - accidental ignition WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12482 Time: 20:49 - 21:26 Location: DOMESTIC FLATS, QUEENS SQUARE, BOGNOR REGIS Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen of residential flat - out on arrival - PPV Fan used to clear smoke logging - WrLx1 return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47834 / 2014 Time: 10am Location: A22, Nutley Incident: Cyclist dies following crash Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedal cyclist sadly died following a collision with a car on the A22 at High Street, Nutley. It happened shortly before 10am outside Nutley Service Station and involved a Renault Megane travelling south and the cyclist travelling north. Both land and air ambulance paramedics attended but were unable to save the cyclist, a 79-year-old local man, who had suffered fatal injuries. The car driver, a 32-year-old man from East Grinstead, was unhurt. The A22 at Nutley was closed for 6 hours while the incident was dealt with. Police wish to thank motorists for their patience and understanding. Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other relevant information is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Dale. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk UPDATE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47845 / 2014 Cyclist named The 79-year old cyclist who died when he was in collision with a car on the A22 at Nutley has been named as Michael Long, of Hop Gardens, Fairwarp. Police are appealing for witnesses after Mr Long, who was cycling north, sadly died at the scene after he collided with a southbound Renault Megane on the A22 at High Street, Nutley, shortly before 10am on Sunday, 28 December, outside Nutley Service Station. The car driver, a 32-year-old man from East Grinstead, was unhurt. The A22 at Nutley was closed for six hours while the incident was dealt with. Police wish to thank motorists for their patience and understanding. Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other relevant information is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Dale. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12511 Time: 18:35 - 19:26 Location: A23 NORTHBOUND, HANDCROSS TO PEASE POTTAGE Incident: FIRE VEHICLE FIRE - fire in car - 2 teenagers treated suffering smoke inhalation and oxygen administered at the scene by WSF&RS - 3 casualties treated by ambulance service for the effects of smoke inhalation - vehicle and roadway made safe by fire crews WrLx4 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12522 Time: 00:03 - 00:26 Location: SAFFRON CLOSE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE VEHICLE FIRE - motorcycle destroyed by fire - extinguished by fire crews using 1xHPHR - deliberate ignition - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47836 / 2014 Time: 7am Location: Furnace Lane, Lions Green Incident: Driver fatally injured in crash At 7am Emergency services were called to Furnace Lane, Lions Green, near Horam, where a Land Rover Defender had left the road and collided with a tree. The driver, a local man, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by a doctor from the Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance team who attended by car. Temperatures around minus two degrees centigrade and sheet ice hampered the approach of emergency services, and Furnace Lane has been closed beyond its junction with the A267 at Sharp's Corner, Horam. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and to beware of icy conditions generally. Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Parksbury. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 15.20 Incident: Lifeboat launched to man in sea The Shoreham inshore lifeboat was launched after a man was seen to jump off Worthing Pier into the water. The crew found the man ¾ mile off the pier but he refused assistance. They spent 15 minutes persuading him into the lifeboat by which time he was extremely cold and distressed. He was taken back to Shoreham lifeboat station where he was warmed and taken to hospital by ambulance paramedics. full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12561 Time: 15:29 - 16:03 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, CRIPPLEGATE LANE, SOUTHWATER Incident: FIRE Domestic greenhouse and contents destroyed by fire - fire extinguished by firefighters using 1xHR - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47846 / 2014 Location: Gatwick Airport Incident: Emergency landing at Gatwick Airport Sussex Police is supporting emergency and other services at Gatwick Airport after Virgin Atlantic flight VS43 carried out an emergency landing. The co-ordinated response is part of a well-rehearsed emergency procedure. The plane has landed safely. Video here
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FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12590 Time: 03:27 - 08:18 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTIES, CHEVENING CLOSE, BROADFIELD Incident: FIRE Block of 4 attached houses, fire believed to have started in 1st floor & roof of one property and then spread to adjacent property - roof of first house 100% damaged by fire and remainder of property 75% damaged by fire, heat & smoke - roof of second property 100% damaged by fire and remainder of property 75% damaged by water, heat and smoke - fire extinguished by fire crews using 2BA, 2HPHR, 2 Covering Jets, 1x45m Jet - WrLx6, 1xCU, 1xALP, 1xL4T, Red Cross Support Unit FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12604 Time: 06:56 - 07:21 Location: A24 - BASING HILL, ASHINGTON Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - vehicle and roadway made safe by WSF&RS - Incident handed over to Police - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12610 Time: 07:54 - 08:42 Location: A264 CRAWLEY ROAD, ROUNDABOUT Incident: RTC collision involving motorcycle - male casualty conveyed to hospital by ambulance - Vehicle and roadway made safe, incident handed over to Police - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12613 Time: 09:33-09:55 Location: A264 FAYGATE Incident: RTC involving car into ditch - 1 male released from vehicle by WSFRS and treated at scene by ambulance service - incident left with police WrL x 1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12632 Time: 15:54-16:34 Location: OLD SHOREHAM RD, SOUTHWICK Incident: RTC collision involving 2 vehicles - 1 male extricated using hydraulic rescue equipment and small tools - male taken to hospital by ambulance service - WrL x 3 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12634 Time: 17:28-18:07 Location: FLAT, SPENCER TERRACE, BOGNOR REGIS Incident: FIRE fire in cooker hob in kitchen of third floor flat - fire extinguished by WSFRS using CO2 - gas supply isolated - accidental ignition - WrL x 1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47858 / 2014 Time: 7.30pm Location: A26 Clayhill, Lewes Incident: Motorcyclist seriously hurt in collision Just before 7.30pm Emergency services were called to a two vehicle collision on the A26 at Clayhill, Lewes, outside the service station. It involved a white Nissan Primastar van and a red Honda CBF600 motorcycle. The van driver, a 46-year-old man from Ringmer, suffered minor injuries, but the motorcyclist, a 59-year-old man, also from Ringmer, sustained serious injuries, including a broken pelvis. Two teenage girls who were passengers in the van were unhurt. The Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance attended but casualties were taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, by land ambulance. The A26 was closed between Earwig Corner, Lewes, and Little Horsted roundabout, near Uckfield, until 11.50pm. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while emergency services dealt with the incident. Anyone who saw the collision is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Brevitt. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12642 Time: 20:39-20:55 Location: WORTHING RD, BUCKS BARN Incident: RTC involving 1 vehicle - no persons trapped - vehicle and road made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrLx2 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12659 Time: 07:53-08:48 Location: FOXGLOVE WALK, DURRINGTON Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE dog trapped between garden wall and conservatory - dog released by TRU personnel using animal rescue equipment and left in care of owner - TRU Officers x 3 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12681 Time: 20:07-20:12 Location: ANGOLA RD, WORTHING Incident: PERSONS TRAPPED 2 young people trapped on roof of domestic garages - brought down to safety by WSFRS using ladder - advice given - WrLx1 NEXT PAGE return to previous window | Nov.2014 | Jan.2015 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. remember to refresh page...CLICK HERE. Not all call outs are listed - Only reported incidents are logged here - - see also WSF&RS archived - - Police archived
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