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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47902 / 2015 Time: 1.45am Location: Civic Way, Burgess Hill Incident: New Years Day assaults in Burgess Hill Police are appealing for witnesses after two 15-year-old girls and a 30 year-old man were assaulted in Civic Way Burgess Hill. The victims were involved in an argument near to the Waitrose store at 1.45.am. Both girls were pushed and the 30-year-old man was treated by paramedics for a cut to his head after he was hit by a wine bottle. PC Jim Lee said: "Please contact us if saw this incident. We would particularly like to speak to a member of the public that tried to intervene." A 30-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy both from Burgess Hill, were arrested on suspicion of assault. They were questioned and released on bail until Thursday 5 February. Any witness or anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 101 quoting serial 215 of 01/01 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12701 Time: 09:07-09:22 Location: ST RICHARDS RD, FISHERSGATE Incident: FIRE involving washing machine - appliance removed to from property prior to arrival of crews - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - advice given to occupier - accidental - WrLx2 HAYLING LIFEBOAT 4 adults, child and dog rescued from yacht on fire Joint skippers Hugh Thomas and Jason Williams with their wives, Hugh's daughter aged 12 and dog were returning from New Years Eve celebrations in Cowes on New Years Day suffered an overheating engine off Chichester Harbour entrance. The skippers had decided to start the inboard engine to give the boat stability for the harbour entrance. All went well for a while and then smoke/steam began issuing from the engine compartment and filling the cabin. Their Mayday call to Coastguards caused the Hayling Island RNLI Atlantic 85 lifeboat to launch and reach the casualty vessel together with the Hayling Rescue rib. Lifeboat crew went aboard and the crew of 'All Spice' were taken off into Hayling Rescue vessel and transferred to the lifeboat station, whilst the RNLI crew assessed the possible fire situation. A tow was established and the Fire & Rescue Service paged to meet the vessel off the Lifeboat Station. full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12705 Time: 15:27-16:19 Location: YARD, LINDFIELD RD, ARDINGLY Incident: FIRE BONFIRE - unattended bonfire - brought under control by WSFRS using 1HR, 1 hydrant and drag rakes - incident left with occupier - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12711 Time: 18:33-19:02 Location: COTTAGE, MAIN RD, YAPTON Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen due to unattended cooking - out on arrival - electrics to cooker isolated and PPV used to ventilate property - emergency smoke detector fitted in property and advice given to occupiers - WrLx2 return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12723 Time: 11:43-12:59 Location: HOLTYE RD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: RTC collision involving car into gas main - persons released prior to arrival of fire crew and treated by ambulance service - 1 covering jet used by WSFRS - vehicle and road made safe using EA pack - incident left with gas board - WrL x 2 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47881 / 2015 Time: 1pm Location: Fitzalan Road and Church Street, Littlehampton Incident: Crash closes off Littlehampton town centre Motorists are being advised to avoid Littlehampton town centre while emergency services deal with a single car road traffic collision at the junction of Fitzalan Road and Church Street which happened shortly before 1pm today A red Vauxhall Astra left the road and collided with a wall. The driver was found to be unconscious and emergency personnel are carrying out cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. The Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance is en route to the scene. Bus companies serving the town are having to divert services. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 528 of 2/1 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12724 Time: 13:01-14:03 Location: JUNCTION OF FITZALAN RD AND CHURCH STREET, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: RTC FATAL collision involving car into wall - 1 unconscious male released from vehicle by WSFRS - CPR and 02 therapy administered but sadly the man was declared deceased at the scene - air ambulance in attendance - incident left with police - WrLx1 UPDATE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47895 / 2015 Littlehampton collision fatal The driver of the car which crashed into the wall of a building in Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton has sadly died at the scene, despite efforts by emergency services to revive him. He was a 34-year-old local man. The coroner has been informed. Formal identification has still not been completed. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47923 / 2015 Driver who died in Littlehampton crash is named The driver who died when his car collided with a wall in Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton,on Friday, 2 January, has been named as Emmanuel Okonkwo, 34, of Norfolk Road, Littlehampton. A post mortem examination is to be held on Thursday, 8 January. return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12747 Time: 00:01-00:15 Location: RHODES WAY, TILGATE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire in tumble dryer in domestic garage - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR and CO2 extinguisher - accidental ignition - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12754 Time: 04:33-05:23 Location: BUNGALOW, ABBEY RD, SOMPTING Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen - 1 elderly male led to safety by WSFRS - fire extinguished using 2BA and 1HR - property ventilated naturally - accidental ignition - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47893 / 2015 Time: 11am Location: Brighton Incident: Abandoned clothing on beach sparks search Police and coastguards have been searching the beach near Duke's Mound, Madeira Drive, Brighton, after a member of the public found a quantity of abandoned clothing there shortly after 11am. Items included a black XX large Superdry jacket with an orange lining, a pair of 34-inch waist black George-brand trousers and a large blue Hollister t-shirt. Anyone who saw anything suspicious or who has information that may help trace the owner of the clothing is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 393 of 3/1 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE BRIGHTON LIFEBOAT Time: 13.20pm Incident: Lifeboat launched to join search The Brighton RNLI Lifeboat was launched this afternoon to search the sea after a pile of clothes were found on the beach close to the shoreline. The Lifeboat crew were tasked by Solent Coastguard today after a member of the public had contacted emergency services to say they had found a pile of clothes near the shoreline at Black Rock, Brighton. The Lifeboat was tasked immediately to search the west side of Brighton Marina taking the search along the shoreline to Brighton Pier. After further instructions from Solent Coastguard the Lifeboat was requested to expand their search south and east to the Greenwich Line situated at Peacehaven. full report SEE ABOVE
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12772 Time: 14:04-14:43 Location: LYONS WAY, BROADWATER Incident: RTC collision involving 4 cars - no persons trapped - 2 casualties taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police - WrLx3 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12776 Time: 17:33-18:01 Location: HOUSE, HERON CLOSE, LANGLEY GREEN, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE cooker fire in kitchen - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA and 1 CO2 extinguisher - gas and electrics isolated - PPV used to ventilate property - advice given to occupier - accidental - WrL x 2 SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT Time: 14.35 Incident: Lifeboats called to disabled Fishing Vessel Both the all weather and inshore lifeboats were launched to a report of a disabled fishing vessel. The 18ft fishing boat had suffered engine failure three-and-a-half miles south west of Shoreham Harbour. Both Shoreham Lifeboats were scrambled at about 2.35pm. The vessel was found and towed into Shoreham Harbour by the all weather lifeboat. full report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47892 / 2015 Time: 9.15pm Location: Uncle Sam's, Crabtree Lane, Lancing Incident: Lancing robbery Police are appealing for witnesses after a man entered Uncle Sam's fast food restaurant in Crabtree Lane, Lancing, at around 9.15pm, pointed a gun at staff and demanded cash. The robber was handed several hundred pounds and made off on foot towards Sompting. He was wearing a dark hooded jacket fastened to the chin and with the hood up, dark trousers or jeans and white-laced trainers. The two members of staff confronted by the robber were unhurt but badly shaken. House-to-house enquiries are taking place in the area. Anyone who saw the robbery or noticed the suspect, or who has other information which may help detectives, is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1129 of 3/1. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12780 Time: 22:15-23:01 Location: HOUSE, MYRTLE GROVE RD, PATCHING Incident: FIRE involving electrical intake in ground floor utility room - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA, 1HR and 2 CO2 extinguishers - accidental ignition - WrL x 3 return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12782 Time: 01:56-02:32 Location: TURNERS HILL RD, CRAWLEY DOWN Incident: FIRE involving car well alight - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - accidental ignition - WrL x 2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12788 Time: 10:59-12:07 Location: HOUSE, ROOKWOOD LANE, WEST WITTERING Incident: FIRE CHIMNEY FIRE - extinguished by WSFRS using 1 low pressure hose reel and chimney kit - TIC used to check for hot spots - advice given to occupier - WrL x 1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12801 Time: 17:33-18:21 Location: CARAVAN, POTTERS MEAD, WICK Incident: FIRE caravan well alight - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA, 2HR and 1 hydrant - TIC used to check for hot spots - deliberate ignition - incident left with police - WrL x 3 return to previous window SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47906 / 2015 Time: 6.15am Location: Martins, Valley Road, Portslade Incident: Knife Robbery at Portslade newsagents Detectives are searching for a man who carried out an early morning knifepoint robbery at a Portslade newsagents. Just after 6.15am the man entered Martins, in Valley Road, Portslade, threatened a man working there with a knife, and took £2,900 from the safe in a rear room. There was nobody else in the shop at the time and the staff member was not hurt. The suspect is described as white, about 5'8", with a rough facial complexion and of slim build, wearing a dark jacket of possibly Barbour style, a black woolly hat, light coloured trousers, and dark shoes, He spoke with a deep local accent. Police do not believe that there is any connection with this offence and four similar robberies in the area in November and December. Two 17-year-old boys from Hove have been arrested on suspicion of robbery in connection with that series but have been bailed until 23 and 25 January while enquiries continue. Detective Sergeant Chris Lane said; "If you were in the area at the time and saw this man, or have any other information, please contact us" call 101, quoting serial 116 of 5/1 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47952 / 2015 Man arrested for Portslade robbery report dated, 9 January A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery in Portslade. Just after 6.15am on Monday, 5 January, the man entered Martins, in Valley Road, Portslade, threatened a man working there with a knife, and took £2,900 from the safe in a rear room. There was nobody else in the shop at the time and the staff member was not hurt. A 25-year-old man from Portslade has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and has been bailed until February 18 while investigations continue. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47896 / 2015 Missing Stephen Howlett found Stephen Howlett, 57, has been found safe and well after reported missing from Hailsham on 13 August 2014. Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12822 Time: 13:40-14:03 Location: JUNCTION TILGATE WAY AND SOUTHGATE AVENUE, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC collision involving car and van - 1 female adult given 1st aid by WSF&RS - scene made safe by WSF&RS WrLx1
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47986 / 2015 Michelle Brewer now found 17-year-old Michelle Brewer who went missing in Worthing on 4 January, was found safe in London on Monday evening, 12 January. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12828 Time: 15:49-15:52 Location: GP SURGERY - PRYORS LANE, ROSE GREEN, BOGNOR Incident: RTC collision involving 3 cars - one of the cars in collision with surgery building - no persons trapped - gas, electricity and water supplies to building isolated by WSF&RS - Gas Board and Electricity Board requested to attend - Building Control officer ordered - WrLx2, HRTx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47927 / 2015 Time: 5.10pm Location: Park Rise, Petworth Incident: Man attacked in Petworth Police are investigating a potentially serious incident in Park Rise, Petworth in which a resident who confronted a group of four or five men acting suspiciously was struck with a brick. The victim, a 36-year-old man, was knocked to the ground when the brick was hurled at his head by one of the group. The incident happened at around 5.10pm. At least one of the group was wearing a scarf to hide his face. The group made off at speed in a silver BMW car which turned right along the A285, away from the town centre. Detective Inspector Dave Wardley-Wilkins, of the Priority Crime Team, said: "This incident may be linked to a burglary which occurred in Petworth and two others at Westergate, near Chichester. " Anyone who saw what happened, noticed the silver BMW car, has closed circuit television footage available or who has any other information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1115 of 5/1 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12830 Time: 17:08-18:22 Location: KIRDFORD ROAD, WISBOROUGH GREEN Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 2 female adults assisted from cars by WSF&RS assisted by ambulance paramedics - female adult extricated using hydraulic rescue equipment - all 3 women taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2. HRTx1 return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12852 Time: 01:11-02:12 Location: CAR PARK OFF GARDEN CRESCENT, BARNHAM Incident: FIRE car destroyed by fire - 1 further car 30% damaged by heat and smoke - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47924 / 2015 Time: 7.40am Location: A264 near Blackham Incident: Man knocked down and killed Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was knocked down and killed on the A264 near Blackham. At about 7.40am a 70-year-old man from Blackham was struck by a lorry travelling east on the A264 East Grinstead Road, close to the junction with Ironchurch Lane. He has died at the scene. The A264 was closed for more than six hours while officers investigated. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting Operation Ealing or email sussex.pnn.police.uk UPDATE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47933 / 2015 Man who died in collision named The man who died in a collision near Tunbridge Wells has now been named as William Rutherford, known to family and friends as Alan, 70, of Teasley Mead, Blackham, Tunbridge Wells died after being hit by a lorry on the A264 near Blackham. Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and anyone with information should call 101 quoting Operation Ealing. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12882 Time: 16:34-18:51 Location: HOUSE - VANN ROAD, FERNHURST Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by F&RS - advice given to occupier - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47944 / 2015 Surrey and Sussex officers work together to arrest thieves Four men have been questioned by police after Sussex and Surrey officers worked together to catch the suspected gang of thieves. At about 4.45pm a group of men were seen to steal bags containing hundreds of boxes of cigarettes from the back of a delivery lorry parked in Half Moon Lane, Worthing. They drove off in a silver car as the owner was calling police to raise the alarm. Road policing units and other patrols were given the details of the vehicle and officers began searching around the county for the offenders. Shortly after 9.30pm a car that matched that of the suspects was spotted heading eastbound on the A27 at Southwick and officers moved in to intercept it. It headed north on the A23 and M23 before it was stopped by road policing units from Sussex and Surrey just over the border into Surrey. Four men from Kent aged 23, 26, 29 and 30 were arrested on suspicion of theft and were taken into custody. A large quantity of cigarettes were seized. All four were questioned before being released on bail until 20 February. Anyone with information about the thefts should call 101 quoting serial 1377 of 06/01 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12889 Time: 21:09-23:12 Location: 2nd FLOOR FLAT - BAYFORD ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE 3 storey building used as flats - fire in 2nd floor flat - flat 80% damaged by fire - remainder of building damaged by water and smoke - 6BA, 4HRs and 1 ladder used by WSF&RS - cause of fire under investigation WrLx5, ALPx1, CUx1, FIO SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47921 / 2015 Time: 9.15pm Location: Bayford Road, Littlehampton Incident: Man arrested following fire A man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire broke out in a building in Bayford Road, Littlehampton. When fire and police officers arrived at the scene at 9.15pm, the man was on the roof of the multiple occupancy building and throwing tiles at people in the street and parked cars. Officers retreated and closed Bayford Road. Firefighters and police officers then went into the building to check everyone was safely out of it. As extra officers arrived, the 49-year-old man climbed down the front of the building and was arrested. He was taken to Worthing Hospital initially as he had cut himself before going to custody where he remains. The residents from the building were evacuated. A man suffered a minor graze to his stomach after he was hit by a roof tile. Eleven vehicles parked in the street were damaged by the roof tiles. Police are asking anyone who has any information about how the fire started or has suffered damage to property as a result of this incident to come forward. The road has re-opened and they will be speaking to residents today to reassure them. Contact police on 101 quoting serial 1344 of 06/01 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12893 Time: 23:15-23:58 Location: HOUSE - THE DRIVE, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - advice given to occupier - WrLx1 return to previous window SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47939 / 2015 Time: 6am Location: Teville Road, Worthing Incident: Man attacked in Worthing Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked in a Worthing. Officers were called to a property in Teville Road, Worthing shortly before 6am where a man had been attacked. The victim, a 30-year-old man from London, had been in with friends when someone came into the room and hit him in the face. He suffered a scratch below his eye and a broken nose and was taken to hospital to be treated. Anyone knows anything about this incident is asked to please get in touch and speak to police. Please call 101 quoting serial 106 of 7/1. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47922 / 2015 Arrest under Terrorism Act in Crawley THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTH EAST COUNTER TERRORIST UNIT Officers from SECTU working alongside colleagues from Sussex Police have arrested a man in Crawley today. The 40 year old man was arrested under Section 11 of the Terrorism Act 2000. One residential address is being searched. SECTU and Sussex Police would like to reassure residents that the police activity today is part of a normal investigation in relation to conflicts overseas and is not linked to any immediate threat to local communities or anywhere else in the UK. We are committed to intervening in activities such as this which cause concern to local communities and we will continue to work with our partners and local communities in order to protect them from individuals and organisations which may seek to exploit them for extremist purposes. Chief Inspector Justina Beeken, Crawley District commander, said; "Anyone from the local community who has any concerns or has any information about anyone engaging in the radicalisation of others or the spread of extremism, is urged to contact police on the 101 number or the Anti-Terrorist Hotline 0800 789 321; all calls will be treated with the strictest confidence." The cause of death was bronchopneumonia.There were no suspicious circumstances and an inquest in 2000 recorded an open verdict. An artist's impression compiled recently by the UK's National Missing Persons Bureau shows a facial reconstruction of what the victim would have looked like before he died. To view the appeal on their website, including the artists' impression, see Missing Persons If you have any information that may help identify this man you can contact the UK Missing Persons Bureau via missingpersonsbureau@nca.x.gsi.gov.uk or 0845 000 5481, or by calling 101 quoting serial 184 of 31/12/14 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Detective Inspector Jon Gross said; "We have worked with the Bureau to put this case on their website because we know that they have recently started publicising such cases on the site, and because in this case they have also been able to develop a good artist's impression of the man. Even after all these years it would be good to identify him and give any relatives some peace of mind and closure. We do consider publicising unidentified bodies in this way, on the basis of a case by case assessment." return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12942 Time: 09:04-09:54 Location: BASEMENT FLAT - PARK ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: WEATHER RELATED FLOODING - basement flat flooded - external drains cleared by WSF&RS - water pumped from flat and internal electrics isolated WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12948 Time: 09:43-10:10 Location: 1st FLOOR FLAT - GARDENER ROAD, FISHERSGATE Incident: FIRE fire in storage cupboard in 1st floor flat - 2BA, 1HR and 1Co2 extinguisher used by WF&RS - accidental - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12951 Time: 09:59-10:43 Location: HOUSE - STATION ROAD, COWFOLD Incident: WEATHER RELATED FLOODING - flood water threatening to enter house - culvert cleared by WSF&RS - WrLX1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12959 Time: 10:52-11:10 Location: MALTHOUSE LANE, HURSTPIERPOINT Incident: WEATHER RELATED FLOODING - 2 cars in flood water - 1 man with back problem carried from car to dry land by WSF&RS - 2nd car pushed out from flood water - road closed by WSCC Highways Dept - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12974 Time: 13:29-13:52 Location: BUNGALOW- COOTES AVENUE, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - small fire in microwave caused by wheatbag - fire extinguished and microwave removed from bungalow – elderly female occupier with smoke inhalation given oxygen by WSF&RS – woman left in the care of ambulance paramedics - accidental – WrLx2 SEE ABOVE FIRE & RESCUE - REPORT WHEAT BAG WARNING FOLLOWING FIRE Time: 1.30pm Location: BUNGALOW, COOTES AVENUE, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE Firefighters were called to a bungalow on Cootes Avenue just before 1.30pm this afternoon after a wheat bag left heating in a microwave too long caught alight, filling the property with smoke. Thankfully, because West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service had previously carried out a Home Fire Safety Check at the property, the occupiers, a couple in their 80s, were protected by a Lifeline System with a specialist 'Firelink' smoke alarm. This meant that an operator at a 24-hr monitoring centre was automatically alerted to the fire and could place the 999 call to the Fire Service. A fire crew from Horsham were on the scene within 4 minutes and firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which was contained to the microwave. The female occupier was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. Wheat bags, heated in microwave ovens, are often used as an additional source of warmth and therapeutic pain relief, but if not used correctly, they can pose a real danger. Watch Commander Ian Melville, who was in charge at the incident, said- "Fortunately, on this occasion nobody was seriously hurt, but this incident is a timely reminder of the risk wheat bags carry. All wheat bags should come with manufacturer's instructions and recommended maximum heating times - it's really important that people follow those instructions and don't overheat them." FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12975 Time: 13:42-14:12 Location: MONTESWOOD LANE, WALSTEAD Incident: WEATHER RELATED FLOODING - 3 cars trapped in flood water – 2 women and 1 man brought to dry land by WSF&RS – road closed by police – WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12981 Time: 15:04-15:24 Location: KINGS ROAD, LANCING Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars – 1 elderly woman assisted from car before arrival of WSF&RS - scene made safe by WSF&RS – incident left with police - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12989 Time: 18:39-19:04 Location: A23 NORTHBOUND, PYECOMBE TO MUDDLESWOOD Incident: RTC collision involving private ambulance overturned at roundabout – 2 staff members with minor injuries taken to hospital by ambulance – scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrLx1, HRTx1 SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47950 / 2015 Time: 6.30pm Location: A23, Pyecombe Incident: Ambulance overturns Just before 6.30pm a private ambulance from the Royal Marsden Hospital In London was travelling north on the A23 at Pyecombe when it left the two lane carriageway and overturned on the central reservation. The two crew members, women aged 49 and 23, who were not seriously injured and were taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for treatment, were discharged from hospital later. The ambulance was not carrying a patient. The northbound carriageway was closed for two hours as a result and Road Policing officers at Haywards Heath are investigating the cause of the collision. At this stage police do not believe any other vehicles were involved. The scene was attended by all three emergency services and highways staff. Police appreciate the patience of drivers whose journeys were disrupted and are grateful to drivers who came forward at the scene and those who also stopped to assist. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call 101, quoting serial 1331 of 8/1 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 12994 Time: 20:11-21:23 Location: LOCK LANE, PARTRIDGE GREEN Incident: WEATHER RELATED FLOODING - car trapped in flood water – a couple in their 60s rescued from roof of car by TRU officers using a inflatable rescue pathway – WrLx1, TRU officers x 3 return to previous window SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47993 / 2015 Time: 1.30am Location: High Street, Crawley Incident: Man knocked down in hit and run Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was knocked down in a hit and run crash in Crawley. The 33-year-old victim, from Crawley, was struck by the car in High Street at about 1.30am but the vehicle did not stop. He was unconscious for several minutes at the scene before he was taken to hospital for treatment for cuts and bruises. A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. He has been questioned before being released on bail until 5 March. Detective Constable Dan Richardson said: "The victim has escaped with relatively minor injuries but could have been seriously hurt or even killed. I need to speak to anyone who saw him being struck or who saw the car being driven in the minutes before or after the crash. If you saw or heard anything, please contact us." Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 49 of 09/01, or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13004 Time: 02:29-02:51 Location: TOP ROAD, SHARPTHORNE Incident: RTC collision involving car off road and down embankment – no persons trapped – driver detained by police for suspicion of drunk driving WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13009 Time: 07:46-08:29 Location: HOLIDAY PARK - BROAD ROAD, HAMBROOK Incident: FIRE static caravan involved in fire – 1HR, 2BA used by WSF&RS – PPV fan used to clear smoke – deliberate ignition - WrLx2 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47952 / 2015 Man arrested for Portslade robbery A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery in Portslade. Just after 6.15am on Monday, 5 January, the man entered Martins, in Valley Road, Portslade, threatened a man working there with a knife, and took £2,900 from the safe in a rear room. There was nobody else in the shop at the time and the staff member was not hurt. A 25-year-old man from Portslade has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and has been bailed until February 18 while investigations continue. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13010 Time: 08:34-09:00 Location: HUNTERS RACE, WEST BROYLE, CHICHESTER Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars – no persons trapped – cars made safe by WSF&RS using small tools – incident left with police – WrLx1
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47977 / 2015 Report date- 12 January Missing Geoff Lever found safe and well Geoff Lever, 54, has been found safe and well. He had been reported missing after he failed to return to his home in Burgess Hill on 8 January. Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13018 Time: 12:38-12:53 Location: DOMESTIC DWELLING - ALINORA CRESCENT, GORING BY SEA Incident: FIRE Smoke Issuing - fire in ground floor hallway - out on arrival - inspection carried out by fire crews using 1xTIC - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13019 Time: 14:54-15:55 Location: DOMESTIC BLOCK OF FLATS - SOUTH TERRACE, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE Smell of Smoke - Smoke logging to communal area caused by unattended cooking in 1st floor flat - assistance given by fire crews to ventilate property -Advice given to occupiers - WrLx2 Stun Guns are prohibited weapons and contrary to Section 5 of the Firearms Act 1968. The devices are not the same as taser devices used by police forces in the UK. They are more powerful and have no legitimate use in this country. Davies was also sentenced to an additional nine months in prison for separate counterfeit goods offences. The prosecution followed an investigation in which Davies home address and his work place, a business unit at the Rudford Industrial Estate in Ford, were searched by officers in May 2013. The investigation began in April 2013 when Border Agency staff at Coventry intercepted a Parcelforce parcel originating from China. The customs declaration listed the contents as 'Flashlight 7' but when they opened the package they discovered seven boxes each containing a stun gun device disguised as a torch. The parcel was destined for Davies' work address at Ford, Bulldog Enterprise Ltd, and on 1 May 2013 Sussex detectives searched the address and arrested him. His business dealt with electrical good such as toys, car sales, as well as valeting. He would bulk purchase items and try and sell on for profit. The search uncovered 13 identical stun guns hidden in the suspended ceiling void. In his car were found two more boxed stun guns hidden in the spare tyre void in the boot. Davies' work computer was seized and evidence obtained showing that he had been actively tracking parcels en route to him from China, including the parcel that had been intercepted the previous month. return to previous window Coastguards co-ordinated the search through the night with two all weather lifeboats, a rescue helicopter and two shoreline rescue teams from Shoreham and Newhaven. The weather conditions made the search difficult and they stood down their search of the water at about 4.30am. Police together with the shoreline rescue teams continued to search the shoreline. DCI Carwyn Hughes said: "This is a tragic incident and we are liaising closely with the men's families. Every effort was made to find and rescue the two men in treacherous sea conditions during the night. Sadly the search is now focused on recovery rather than rescue. This morning Coastguard are recommencing a search to the west of the Palace Pier and this is being supported by Sussex Police specialist search officers and Sussex Search and Rescue volunteers and dog teams on the relevant beach areas. The local Brighton seafront officers have been maintaining searches of the beach throughout the night and will continue to do so. Unfortunately the weather conditions proclude the use of aerial sweeps by the National Police Air Support Service." SEE ABOVE BRIGHTON LIFEBOAT Time: 01.03am Incident: Lifeboats launched in storm conditions The lifeboat crew from Brighton were tasked by Solent Coastguard today at 01:03 after the emergency services were contacted by worried bystanders, as two persons were reported to enter the water, just west of Brighton Pier. Brighton RNLI were tasked to make their way to Brighton Pier and commence a search of the area. A request was then made for the all-weather lifeboat at Shoreham RNLI to launch and assist with the tasking. On leaving Brighton marina the senior helm made the decision to stand-down the boat due the on-scene conditions being too dangerous for the inshore lifeboat to leave the marina. Conditions on-scene were wind direction westerly force 8-9 with waves reaching 3m high. On the decision to stand-down the inshore lifeboat, Shoreham all weather lifeboat continued to make their way to Brighton Pier. At the time of this statement being made the search was then joined by helicopter 104 and Newhaven all weather lifeboat. Crew members from Brighton lifeboat then went to assist the coastguard units with a shore based search. full report SEE ABOVE SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT Time: 01.20am Incident: Shoreham Lifeboat launched to missing men The all weather Shoreham lifeboat was launched to help search for the two missing men in the water off Brighton beach in severe weather conditions. As well as Shoreham lifeboat, Newhaven and Brighton RNLI lifeboats were launched to join in the search along with the coastguard helicopter, mobile coastguard units from Shoreham and Newhaven and Sussex police officers. However Brighton lifeboat was forced to turn back as the south west 8 to 9 gale force winds and high waves meant it was beyond its operational limits. Shoreham and Newhaven lifeboats searched east and west of the pier but were stood down at about 5am when nothing was found. Shoreham lifeboat coxswain Steve Smith said: "The 3 metre waves and gale force winds made the search in the shoreline difficult. We did all we could but it wasn't the outcome we wanted and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the two missing men." full report SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47965 / 2015 Body found at Saltdean A body, probably of one of the men swept to sea at Brighton, has been discovered on the beach at Saltdean this afternoon. A member of the public found the body at 2.25pm and the body is currently being recovered from the scene. Formal identication has yet to take place. SEE ABOVE Specially trained officers are supporting the families and in an effort to recover the other body further searches by Sussex Search and Rescue team are planned to continue tomorrow. Ongoing investigation has so far revealed that a group of seven friends had gone out that night to celebrate one of them emigrating. Initial investigations show that during their night out there had been a dare to stand by the sea, with Dan volunteering. Five of the friends went to the seafront and Dan took up the dare and was at the water's edge when a wave hit him, knocking him off his feet and he was taken out to sea. On seeing this Freddie, with another friend, started to strip and Freddie dived in to rescue Dan but was also swept out. Their shocked friends tried to enter the water but were beaten back by the waves. Tragically they saw Dan and Freddie together before they lost sight of them and called for the help of emergency services. The friends had discussed the dare before seeing the ferocity of the waves. The sea was gale force nine and very dangerous. The dare was only to stand near the sea but this was still too close as is evident in what happened. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47967 / 2015 Body found at Saltdean identified The body of a man found in the surf at Saltdean on Saturday afternoon has been identified as Freddie Reynolds. Freddie had been swept out to sea as he tried to rescue his friend Dan Nicholls in the early hours of Saturday morning. A member of the public found his body at 2.25pm and he has now been formally identified by his family. DCI Carwyn Hughes said: "This is a tragic incident and we are supporting Freddie and Dan's families. Our search continues for Dan with further searches taking place tomorrow." FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13036 Time: 02:08-03:01 Location: SEA LANE, FERRING Incident: WEATHER RELATED Dangerous Structure - Overhanging tree partially blocking carriageway - tree removed by WSF&RS using cutting equipment, area made safe - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13037 Time: 02:27-02:45 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, RADNOR ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen caused by cooking - property ventilated by fire crews and advice given - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13039 Time: 08:39-08:53 Location: JUNCTION OF SHAFTESBURY AVE & TRENT RD, GORING BY SEA Incident: RTC collision involving motorcycle - No persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS and incident handed over to Police and Ambulance service in attendance - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13044 Time: 09:10-10:22 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, RIVER LANE, WATERSFIELD Incident: FIRE fire in boiler flue - extinguished using chimney kit and further investigation of loft area carried out by crews using 1xTIC - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13051 Time: 11:40-12:16 Location: B2145, SELSEY ROAD, HUNSTON Incident: WEATHER RELATED 12mx4m marquee blown onto roadway and caught in overhead telephone cables - structure removed and dismantled, area made safe by WSF&RS - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13055 Time: 11:54-12:13 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, THE MALTINGS, HENTY GARDENS, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE fire in tumble dryer, extinguished by firefighters using Co2 extinguisher and removed to open - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13056 Time: 12:16-12:46 Location: STATION ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars and road furniture - casualties released prior to arrival of WSF&RS and treated at the scene by SECAMB - scene made safe by fire crews and incident handed over to Police in attendance - WrLx1 return to previous window SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47970 / 2015 Body found at Rottingdean A body, probably of Dan Nicholls the other man swept out to sea at Brighton, was discovered on the beach a Rottingdean this morning. A member of the public reported finding the body at 8.10am and the body is currently being recovered from the scene. DCI Carwyn Hughes said: "Dan's family has been informed and has yet to make a formal identification but it is likely to be Dan. We are supporting them in what has been a horrendous weekend for all those involved. Our search is now suspended while identification is confirmed." SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47971 / 2015 Search complete as Dan Nicholls is identifed The search for the bodies of two men swept out to sea is now over. Dan Nicholls has been formally identified as the man found on the beach at Rottingdean this morning. Dan's family and friends are extremely relieved that his body has been found today. His family said: "We are immensely grateful to the police and rescue services who have been both professional and supportive in very difficult circumstances. We are also grateful for all the expressions of love and support from so many who knew Dan." FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13077 Time: 13:06-13:27 Location: SEAFORD ROAD, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE Vehicle fire - 1 moped destroyed by fire - extinguished by fire crews - deliberate ignition - Wrlx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13090 Time: 18:51-19:36 Location: DOMESTIC FLATS, VICTORIA ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE Fire in kitchen of ground floor flat involving cooker and kettle - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS, 1 male occupier led to safety by firefighters - accidental ignition due to cooking - WrLx2 return to previous window SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48047 / 2015 Two men charged with blackmail in Bognor Two men have been charged with committing blackmail in Bognor. Mariusz Niewiem, 27, of Oak Close, Bognor, and Adam Doczyk, 39, of no fixed address, are accused of demanding money from people in Bognor and threatening violence between 4 and 7 January. Both appeared at Crawley Magistrates today and were remanded in custody to appear at Chichester Crown Court on 9 February. Sergeant Christian Thomas said: "We would like to hear from anyone else who may have been targeted in this way. Please get in touch with police. Your information will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence and with sensitivity. Do not suffer in silence." To report an incident contact police on 101 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR47986 / 2015 Michelle Brewer now found 17-year-old Michelle Brewer who went missing in Worthing on Sunday 4 January, was found safe in London this evening. original report return to previous window Anyone with information is asked to contact Surrey Police by calling 101 or by using the online reporting facility at surrey Police quoting the reference number 45140087824. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48066 / 2015 - Date Added-21 January Time: 5.30pm Location: Gratwicke Road, Worthing Incident: Man attacked by cyclist in Worthing Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked as he walked in Worthing. The 52-year-old was walking alone in Gratwicke Road, Worthing, when a man on a dark mountain bike stopped and assaulted him at about 5.30pm. The attacker was white, about 5' 7" and aged 20 to 30. He was of average build, was wearing dark clothing and had short to medium-length dark hair. Detective Constable Paul Tonks said: "The victim suffered bruising to the face and was left badly shaken by the attack. He did not know his attacker and does not know why he was assaulted. We need to find anyone who was in the area at the time and who saw or heard any part of what happened. If you recognise the description of the attacker we would also like to speak to you." Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 1329 of 12/01 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13166 Time: 02:52-03:07 Location: HOUSE - LORINERS SOUTHGATE CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire caused by candle - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - accidental - WrLx1 WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL SEVERE WEATHER WARNING West Sussex will see heavy rain and wind up to severe gales from 15:00 Wednesday, rain tailing off by 09:00 Thursday and the wind by Midnight Thursday. We could see: Rainfall 20-30mm possibly up to 40mm which may lead to a low risk of flooding from surface water and rivers. Winds of 50-65 mph widely and 70-75 mph along the coast, which could lead to falling trees and branches, disruption to transport, Isolated power cuts and spray along the coast from waves overtopping. The public should be mindful to secure garden furniture and bins etc. that may cause injury or further damage. Driving conditions may be hazardous especially for high sided and two wheeled vehicles. Please consider vulnerable family members, friends and neighbours and check they are safe. Met Office weather warning SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48024 / 2015 Location: Barnham Two arrests for drug possession Two people have been arrested for possession of cannabis after a warrant was executed at a property in Gospond Road, Barnham. A quantity of cannabis was seized. A 19-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman were arrested for possession with intent to supply class B drugs. They have been bailed until 26 February while investigations continue. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13193 Time: 20:37-21:34 Location: OUTSIDE TRAIN STATION - STATION ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: RTC collision involving car and 2 pedestrians - assistance given to ambulance paramedics at the scene by WSFRS and scene safety maintained - both pedestrians taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48011 / 2015 Time: 8.30pm Location: Station Road, Burgess Hill Incident: Two pedestrians seriously injured in collision At 8.30pm a Ford Focus saloon collided with two pedestrians in Station Road, Burgess Hill, near the junction with Wolstonbury Way. The two pedestrians, a 65-year old woman and her 73-year old husband, both from Burgess Hill, sustained serious head injuries and were taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call Sussex Police on 101, quoting serial 381 of 14/1 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48015 / 2015 Time: 9.30pm Location: William Hill's, Fitzalan Road, Horsham Incident: Attempt to rob Horsham betting shop Police are seeking witnesses after an attempt to rob a Horsham betting shop. Shortly before 9.30pm a man entered William Hill's in Fitzalan Road, Horsham, pointed a bag which contained what may have been a handgun at the counter assistant, and demanded money. She refused and he ran out without taking anything. There were no customers in the shop at the time. The man was described as about 6', of medium to heavy build, wearing a black and white check lumber style jacket, a black hoody and a baseball cap with a brown peak. If you were in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious, call 101 quoting serial 1448 of 14/1 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13195 Time: 21:40-22:15 Location: NHS HOSPITAL - PARK AVENUE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - fire in mortuary refrigeration unit in basement of hospital - 2Co2 extinguishers, 2BA and PPV fan used by WSFRS - unit moved to open air - accidental - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48000 / 2015 Attempted robbery at Bognor off-licence A man was arrested after an attempted robbery was made at an off-licence in Nyewood Lane, Bognor, yesterday, 13 January. A man armed with a gun went into Grande Wines at 9.55pm and started struggling with a customer in the shop. The man was restrained but eventually got up and ran off. Nothing was taken. The area was searched but the suspect was not found. Police were then called at 3.35am today by a man who said he was being followed by a man with a handgun and he had had his mobile phone stolen earlier in the evening. Firearms officers were sent to an address where the suspect was believed to be in Bognor. Two men aged 46 and 28 were arrested on suspicion of theft of a mobile phone and the 28-year-old from Middlesex was also arrested for being in possession of a offensive weapon - a lock knife. A short while later a 30-year-old Bognor man was arrested on suspicion of robbery at the off-licence when he arrived at the address. All three are in currently in custody. Police are appealing for witnesses on these two incidents. Anyone who saw these men acting suspiciously are asked to contact them. Call 101 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR478005 / 2015 Man charged over fatal crash at Charlton A man is being prosecuted over the death of a cyclist in a West Sussex crash. Bo Christer Lundmark, 54, a computer consultant, of Blakullevagen 22, 90752, Umea, Sweden, has been served with a summons to appear at Worthing Magistrates Court on 29 January, to answer the charge of causing death by careless driving. The cyclist, 42-year-old Howard Plumb of Emsworth, Hampshire, died after suffering serious head injuries when he was collision with a Honda Jazz car driven by Lundmark, at Knight's Hill, Charlton, near Chichester, at 5.15pm on Saturday 5 July last year. He was taken to St George's Hospital in London by air ambulance where he sadly died two days later. return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13200 Time: 02:17-03:48 Location: DOMESTIC GARAGE - MILE OAK ROAD, SOUTHWICK Incident: FIRE garage well alight - 2BA, 1HR and 1 foam HR used by FRS - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13208 Time: 04:10-05:49 Location: HOUSE- WESTONS HILL, ITCHINGFIELD Incident: WEATHER RELATED FLOODING - basement of house affected by flood water coming from adjacent field - flood water pumped from basement by WSFRS - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13210 Time: 04:24-05:33 Location: HOUSE - WILLETT CLOSE, DUNCTON Incident: WEATHER RELATED FLOODING - ground floor of house affected by flood water due to blocked drains in roadway - drains cleared by WSFRS to reduce water level - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13218 Time: 07:09-07:58 Location: LORDINGS ROAD, ADVERSANE Incident: WEATHER RELATED car in flood water - car and elderly car driver pushed from flood water on road to safe location by WSFRS -WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48010 / 2015 Police remind drivers to to take care in bad weather Sussex Police remind drivers to take care on the roads during the morning rush hour, following high winds and heavy rain overnight. Since midnight police have received reports of more than 20 incidents involving trees, and some street furniture, obstructing roads, mainly in rural areas. There are also reports of standing water in some roads. However there have been no reports of serious crashes involving injury so far. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13234 Time: 12:07-12:36 Location: STORE CAR PARK - WEST STREET, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: RTC involving car in collision with elderly female pedestrian - woman treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics assisted by WSFRS - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrLx1 SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48023 / 2015 Location: supermarket car park, East Grinstead Incident: Woman seriously injured in East Grinstead Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision in a supermarket car park in East Grinstead. The collision happened in the Waitrose car park at around midday between a Toyota Rav 4 and a pedestrian, a 77-year-old woman from Turners Hill. She suffered serious head injuries and was flown to St George's Hospital. The 82-year-old woman driving the Toyota was uninjured. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call 101 quoting Op Pacino or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48030 / 2015 Lorry driver admits causing death of pensioner A lorry driver has admitted causing the death of a pensioner after taking his eye off the road to get a bar of chocolate. Ernest Humphrey, 79, of Mackie Avenue, Hassocks, died after the black Vauxhall Zafira he was travelling in was struck by the lorry of Andrew May on the A27 close to the Southwick Tunnel. May, of Truro Avenue, Doncaster, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving when he appeared at Chichester Crown Court. He was found not guilty of a separate charge of causing death by dangerous driving. The 45-year-old was driving the eastbound carriageway of the A27 shortly after 1pm on 25 July 2013 when he looked away from the road to reach for a bar of chocolate. He looked up as his lorry struck the Vauxhall before crossing the central reservation and overturning, blocking the westbound carriageway. The eastbound carriageway also had to be closed while the injured men in the Vauxhall were rescued and the barrier was repaired. The 49-year-old man driving the Vauxhall, from Hassocks, suffered head, leg and chest injuries and was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for treatment. Mr Humphrey, who was a passenger in the car and also from Hassocks, was flown to Southampton General Hospital but died of his injuries on 30 July. He was released on bail to appear for sentencing on 20 February. He has been given an interim driving ban. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13252 Time: 17:02-18:20 Location: HOUSE - CHILLING STREET, SHARPTHORNE Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - WrLx1 Anyone with information should email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 1327 of 15/01 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13261 Time: 19:00-19:44 Location: IVYDORE ROAD JUNCTION ARUNDEL ROAD, WORTHING Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 woman extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - 1 further woman assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - both persons taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police - WrLx2, HRTx1 return to previous window SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48019 / 2015 DNA mass screening - Bosham murder investigation Detectives investigating the murder of Valerie Graves will start the mass voluntary DNA screening to eliminate men who live or work in the Bosham area from next week. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13272 Time: 10:53-11:24 Location: HOUSE - GRAND AVENUE, HASSOCKS Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - woodburner - fire extinguished by WSFRS - surrounding area checked using thermal imaging camera - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13284 Time: 18:06-18:36 Location: A27 - ONE MILE WEST OF FONTWELL ROUNDABOUT, FONTWELL Incident: RTC involving car in collision with telegraph pole - no persons trapped - car removed from telegraph pole and righted by WSFRS using hydraulic winch - incident left with police - WrLx1 return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13299 Time: 04:41-05:19 Location: OUTSIDE HOUSE - ST ELMO ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE storage unit destroyed by fire - 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13308 Time: 04:41-05:19 Location: OUTSIDE HOUSE - ST THOMAS ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE small fire involving car - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrLx1
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48076 / 2015 Missing Thomas Swan found Missing 70-year-old Thomas Swan has been found safe. Thanks to the media for their help in tracing him. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13327 Time: 13:23-13:59 Location: HOUSE - CINDER HILL LANE, HORSTED KEYNES Incident: FIRE fire in 1st floor bedroom caused by sunlight being refracted by glass paperweight - 2BA, 1HR and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - accidental - although incidents such as this are rare, there have been a number of house fires that are known to have started because of sunlight being refracted by mirrors or glass ornaments when the sun is low on the horizon - WrLx2 BRIGHTON LIFEBOAT Time: 1.39pm Incident: Lifeboat launched to man face down in water The volunteer crew of Brighton Lifeboat were tasked to launch by Solent Coastguard at 1.39pm after reports of a man in the water. Emergency services were being contacted by worried onlookers who reported a man face down just East of Brighton Pier. Brighton Lifeboat made best speed to the position given, upon arrival the lifeboat was quickly directed to the casualty by staff from Brighton Pier. Crewmen entered the water bringing the casualty back to the Lifeboat and commencing medical treatment. The Helmsman made the decision to head back to Brighton Marina where ambulance crews were awaiting the arrival of the casualty. The casualty received medical assistance throughout the incident and was then handed over to South East Coast Ambulance Service where he was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital. full report return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13377 Time: 20:56-21:35 Location: HOUSE - LONG FURLONG, CLAPHAM Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - 2BA, 1HR, PPV fan and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13378 Time: 21:07-01:28 Location: HOUSE - OLD SHOREHAM ROAD, SOUTHWICK Incident: FIRE fire in 1st floor bedroom - 6BA, 2HRS, 1 foam HR and aerial ladder platform used - cause of fire under investigation - WrLx4, L4Tx2, CUx1, BASUx1, ALPx1, Red Cross Support Unit SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48053 / 2015 Time: 10pm Location: Billingshurst Road, Broadbridge Heath, near Horsham Robbery at One Stop shop, Broadbridge Heath Shortly after 10pm robbers struck at the One Stop shop in Billingshurst Road, Broadbridge Heath, near Horsham, stealing a quantity of cash and cigarettes. As two women shopworkers were locking up to go home three men wearing dark clothing and with their faces covered burst through the door. The women, aged 46 and 32, were roughly pushed around by the intruders who ordered them to hand over several hundreds of pounds in cash and cigarettes. The three men then fled, making off in a dark-coloured Peugeot car. Detective Sergeant Harding, of West Sussex CID, said: "Although the women in the shop were not badly hurt this was a terrifying incident for them and we are determined to track down the offenders." Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information that could assist officers is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1225 of 18/1. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48034 / 2015 A24 closed due to ice and crashes Icy conditions and a spate of road traffic collisions before dawn led to the A24 being closed between the Washington and Ashington roundabouts until 7.15am. At around 6am a van left the northbound carriageway and overturned near to the Orchard Fisheries and Spring Gardens, blocking the road. Its occupants, a 29-year-old man and a 25-year-old man, sustained arm and facial injuries and were taken to hospital by ambulance. Elsewhere in the same area at least seven vehicles were reported to have slid off the road, leading to it being closed both north and southbound and diversions being set up via Ashington.for more than an hour.. Motorists in Sussex generally are being advised to take extra care while freezing temperatures persist. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13383 Time: 06:02-06:32 Location: A24 WASHINGTON Incident: RTC involving van overturned - no persons trapped - 2 men released before arrival of WSFRS and medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene safety and lighting provided by WSFRS - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48038 / 2015 Ice and collisions close A259 at Rustington Icy conditions and a series of collisions led to the closure of the A259 in the Rustington area, near Littlehampton, shortly after 7am. A woman suffered neck injuries, not thought to be serious, after a silver Peugeot 207 car collided with a roadsign east of the Bodyshop roundabout. In the same area a collision involving a black Renault Clio resulted in the man driving it suffering from shock. Ice was reported in the vicinity and several other minor collisions occurred, leading to the road being temporarily closed in both directions. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13384 Time: 06:31-06:42 Location: A259 BOGNOR ROAD, NEAR GARDEN CENTRE Incident: RTC involving car overturned - male driver released by WSF&RS - police in attendance - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48076 / 2015 Missing Thomas Swan found Missing 70-year-old Thomas Swan has been found safe. Thanks to all the media for their help in tracing him. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13385 Time: 07:21-08:15 Location: EASTBOUND A259, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 woman trapped - woman extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe - incident left with police - WrLx2, HRTx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13416 Time: 16:12-16:43 Location: SILVERSTONE AVENUE JUNCTION ALDWICK ROAD, BOGNOR Incident: RTC collision involving car and van - no persons trapped - 3 people in car medically checked by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrLx1 return to previous window SELSEY LIFEBOAT Time: 12.10pm Incident: Search for Missing Ferry Passenger Selsey RNLI Lifeboat was launched at 12.10pm at the request of Solent Coastguard who had received a report that a woman was missing from a cross-channel ferry between Portsmouth and Caen, France. The volunteer Lifeboat crew were paged at 11.00am. to bring the Tyne class Lifeboat 'Voluntary Worker' to immediate readiness to launch. The Lifeboat launched at 12.10pm after being tasked by Solent coastguard to go to a position south west of Selsey. At 12.25pm the Lifeboat was at the position. They were asked to set a course that would take them through the area transited by the ferry and initially follow that track for forty miles at a search speed of 10 knots. The woman had boarded the Brittany ferry 'Mont St Michel' at Portsmouth last night for the overnight crossing to Caen. On arrival at Caen at 7.30am the woman's unattended bag, passport and other personal belongings were found on the ferry but no sign of her. The search involved Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat, Coastguard Helicopter Rescue 104, a fixed wing aircraft from Bournemouth Airport and a French helicopter. The weather on scene was wind south-south-east force 5, sea state moderate and a 1.5-metre swell. The area was covered comprehensively by all search platforms and at 4pm the search was terminated. Selsey Lifeboat returned to station full report return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13537 Time: 09:59-10:15 Location: CHICHESTER RD, ARUNDEL Incident: RTC collision involving 2 vehicles - 1 male assisted from vehicle by ambulance service and taken to hospital - incident left with police - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13539 Time: 10:31-11:35 Location: FARM, NORTH STOKE, AMBERLEY Incident: FIRE large digger well alight - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA and 1HR - accidental ignition - WrLx2 & L4T FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13542 Time: 11:39-11:54 Location: PUBLIC HOUSE, HORSHAM RD, ASHURST Incident: FIRE CHIMNEY FIRE - extinguished by WSFRS using chimney kit - advice given to occupier - WrLx1
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13566 Time: 20:14-21:03 Location: HOUSE, SELHAM RD, SOUTH AMBERSHAM Incident: FIRE CHIMNEY FIRE - extinguished using chimney kit and 1HR - TIC used to check for hot spots - accidental - WrLx2 This was the 5th chimney fire in West Sussex in less than 48 hours. Chimney fires are one of the most frequent incidents the Fire Service is called to. Firefighters attended 128 chimney fires in W.Sussex last year [ 1 January - 31 December 2014 ]. return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13575 Time: 05:27-05:58 Location: VALE AVE, FINDON VALLEY Incident: FIRE involving 2 cars destroyed by fire - 2HR, 2BA and 1 hydrant used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13594 Time: 12:42-12:58 Location: WARREN DRIVE, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC collision involving car and taxi - no persons trapped - 1 person attended to at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13596 Time: 14:41-15:04 Location: CRAWLEY AVENUE, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC collision involving 4 cars - no persons trapped - 1 person assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13607 Time: 17:29-18:38 Location: HOUSE - THE STREET, SUTTON Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney rods and equipment used by WSFRS - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13608 Time: 19:05-19:49 Location: HOUSE OFF A272, SOUTH HARTING Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by FRS - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13615 Time: 22:19-22:43 Location: REAR GARDEN OF HOUSE - ORCHARD STREET, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE Bonfire - unattended bonfire extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - WrLx1 return to previous window SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48112 / 2015 Time: 1.45am Location: QE2 pub, Bognor Incident: Man attacked by women in Bognor Police are asking for witnesses after a man was attacked by a group of women outside a pub in Bognor Regis. At 1.45am police were called to The Steyne after a 47-year-old man was assaulted outside the QE2 pub and suffered a broken ankle. The man had to be taken to hospital for treatment. Two women aged 42 and 45 were arrested on suspicion of wounding and questioned before being released on bail until 7 February. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 110 of 25/01 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48110 / 2015 Man arrested over attempted Horsham bank robbery Police have made an arrest following enquiries into an attempt to rob a bank in Horsham. The 26-year old Horsham man was arrested today on suspicion of an attempted robbery on Tuesday 9 December at the HSBC bank in West Street, Horsham, and on suspicion of possession of cannabis. Anyone with information that might assist is asked to call 101, quoting serial 0496 of 9/12/14 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13645 Time: 04:36-05:32 Location: DIY STORE LONDON ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE fire in electric pallet truck in warehouse - truck destroyed by fire - no further fire spread - 4BA, 1Co2 extinguisher and 2 thermal imaging cameras used by WSFRS - warehouse ventilated - accidental - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13647 Time: 09:14-09:32 Location: SOUTH ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: RTC collision involving car and lorry - no persons trapped - vehicles separated by WSFRS using electric saw - incident left with police and vehicle recovery - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13657 Time: 12:42-13:16 Location: HOUSE - OKEHURST LANE, BILLINGSHURST Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13600 Time: 13:38-14:57 Location: OUTSIDE HOUSE - AMERICA LANE, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FIRE caravan destroyed by fire - adjacent van 25% damaged by fire - exterior facia of house 15% damaged by fire - 1 cylinder checked using thermal imaging camera - female adult with smoke inhalation taken to hospital by ambulance - 4BA, 4HRs, 2 thermal imaging cameras and 2 ladders used by FRS - small external to house gas leak isolated by Gas Board - deliberate ignition - WrLx4, CUx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13694 Time: 14:00-17:35 Location: BUNGALOW - MALTHOUSE LANE, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE An elderly man has suffered a fire that severely damaged his bungalow - the man didn't have a smoke detector and the alarm was only raised when his nearby neighbours' alarm activated - 100% of the bungalow was severely damaged by fire, heat and smoke - 10BA, 4HRs, 1 foam HR, 1 ladder and 2 thermal imaging cameras used by FRS - male occupier with smoke inhalation treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - Red Cross support unit in attendance - accidental - WrLx4, CUx1, Red Cross Support Unit FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13704 Time: 15:25-18:14 Location: HOUSE - ARDINGLY ROAD, WEST HOATHLEY Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - difficult chimney - 1 triple extension ladder, 2HRs and chimney equipment used by WSFRS - WrLx1, ALPx1 return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13736 Time: 10:53-11:34 Location: A27 TANGMERE JUNCTION, ALDINGBOURNE ROAD Incident: RTC collision involving 4 cars - 1 elderly woman released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - ambulance in attendance - incident left with police - WrLx2, HRTx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13745 Time: 19:02-19:20 Location: M23 SOUTHBOUND JUNCTION 9, GATWICK TO JUNCTION 10 CRAWLEY Incident: RTC involving car overturned - no persons trapped - 1 person treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS WrLx3, HRTx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13748 Time: 19:08-19:30 Location: HOUSE - HONEYSUCKLE LANE, SELSEY Incident: FIRE chip pan in kitchen on fire - fire extinguished before arrival of WSFRS - kitchen electrics isolated by WSFRS and advice given to occupier - accidental - WrLx1 return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48121 / 2015 Valerie Graves murder - mobile DNA screening set up in Bosham Detectives investigating the murder of Valerie Graves have now set up a mobile DNA screening unit in Bosham. Last week the voluntary mass DNA screening sessions inviting all men aged over 17 who live, work or visit Bosham started at the Millstream Hotel in the village. Now police are using a major incident vehicle which can be moved around the area for men to visit to offer their DNA as well as the sessions at the hotel. The vehicle will be outside the Co-op shop in Delling Lane, Bosham, on Wednesday, 28 January, from 10am to 2pm and outside the Tesco Extra store in Fishbourne from 3pm to 8pm. Anyone who attends is asked to bring along photo identification, a passport or the photo driving licence. An officer will fill out some details, check their identification and take a photo of them. Their thumbprint will be taken and a swab will be taken from inside their mouth. More than 800 men have already come forward since the screening sessions began last week. The screening sessions are taking place at the Millstream Hotel in Bosham Lane, Bosham, until Thursday, 29 January, and then from Monday 2 February to Saturday 7 February and again from Tuesday 10 February to Sunday 15 February. All sessions are from 10am to 8pm. The process is painless and should take no longer than 10 minutes. Police will only use the samples obtained to check against this particular crime and their DNA profile will not appear on any database. Legal safeguards are in place to ensure they are not used for any other purpose. The samples will be destroyed at the end of the investigation. On 30 December 2013, 55-year-old mother and grandmother Valerie Graves was found brutally murdered in her bedroom in Smugglers Lane, Bosham. She had been staying at the property while the owners were away over the Christmas period. Just over a year on and a significant investigation is continuing into the murder. Anyone with information about the murder of Valerie Graves is asked to call 101 and quote Operation Ensign or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13794 Time: 17:48-18:34 Location: HOUSE - NEP TOWN ROAD, HENFIELD Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - open log fire in lounge - flue alight - fire extinguished by WSFRS using chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13799 Time: 22:20-00:13 Location: PRIVATE PREPARATORY SCHOOL - COACH ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE single storey pre prep T shaped building 35mx30m containing 6 classrooms - building 25% damaged by fire - 8BA, 8HRs and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - electrical and gas supplies isolated - salvage undertaken in undamaged area of building by WSFRS - cause of fire under investigation - WrLx6, CUx1, WrCx1, FIO, Red Cross Support Unit return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13805 Time: 08:43-09:43 Location: A283, PULBOROUGH Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 man trapped - cars stabilised and man released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - man taken to hospital by ambulance - police in attendance - WrLx2, HRT x1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13813 Time: 11:24-12:00 Location: A23 NORTHBOUND HANDCROSS TO PEASE POTTAGE Incident: RTC involving minibus - no persons trapped - 1 man released before arrival of WSFRS - man given oxygen therapy and 1st aid by WSFRS before being taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48166 / 2015 Location: Parish Lane, Pease Pottage Incident: Anglers find human bones by lake Police were informed that two bones, which are believed to be human, had been found near a pond in Parish Lane, Pease Pottage. A member of a local angling club who was fishing found them. The bones have been taken away for analysis. Police search teams have searched the area around the lake and into woodland nearby, but no further bones have been found. The find is being treated as unexplained rather than suspicious at this time, but police enquiries, which are at an early stage, are continuing. Anyone with information which might assist the investigation is urged to call police on 101, quoting Operation Carlisle or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48191 / 2015 Bones identified as those of missing Crawley man Jean Leveque The two bones found by a fishing lake off Parish Lane, Pease Pottage, have now been confirmed as those of Jean Leveque, 42, of Hawth Close, Crawley, who was reported missing by his family in May last year. The bones, which are an upper left hip bone and a lower left leg bone, have been identified as a result of analysis by a forensic archaeologist and by DNA comparison. Extensive police enquiries had been carried out to try to find Jean, including media appeals to which his sister contributed. Police have searched the area last weekend after the bones were found but no further remains were found. The death is being treated as unexplained, and there is no evidence to suggest it is suspicious. The facts will be reported to the Coroner. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48319 / 2015 Further remains in forest believed those of missing Crawley man A police-led search in Tilgate Forest, Pease Pottage, has found further human remains believed to be those of missing 42-year old Jean Leveque from Crawley. The further search, carried out on Tuesday, 17 February 2015, found the remains, consisting of a skull, torso, arms and right leg, together with some scraps of clothing, at 2pm at a point deeper in the forest from where the first two bones, both from a left leg, were found last month. Police were assisted by volunteers from Sussex Search and Rescue and Neighbourhood Watches. Searches of the area have been continuing on a regular basis since the first two bones were found but no more are now planned as it is evident that the whole body has now been recovered. Although DNA analysis has still to take place to formally confirm the identity, and this may take some days, it is believed that they are from Jean, and his next of kin have been told of the further sad news. Police were informed on Wednesday, 28 January, that the first two bones had been found near a pond in Parish Lane, Pease Pottage. A member of the public who was fishing found them on Monday, 26 January. The two bones were identified as Jean's as a result of analysis by a forensic archaeologist and by DNA comparison. The area around the lake was searched to see if there were any more bones but none were found at that stage. The death continues to be treated as unexplained rather than suspicious, and the Coroner has been informed. Extensive police enquiries had been carried out to try to find Jean, of Hawth Close, Crawley, including media appeals to which his sister contributed, after he was reported missing in May last year. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48550 / 2015 Date Added 17 March 2015 Bones found in Tilgate forest confirmed to be that of Jean Leveque DNA analysis has confirmed the bones found in Tilgate Forest, Pease Pottage are that of missing 42-year-old Jean Leveque. His death continues to be treated as unexplained rather than suspicious. return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13873 Time: 18:00-18:36 Location: A27 FISHBOURNE ROUNDABOUT, CHICHESTER Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrLx1 Gibbs was charged in August 2012 with false accounting and theft by employee to the value of £275,400.81. Sarah Gibbs pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 42 months imprisonment in May 2014. The Confiscation Order made on 29 January this year followed a financial investigation as a result of which the Court declared that she had benefited from her criminal conduct by £281,836.03 and that her available assets amounted to £73,120 which were ordered to be confiscated and paid over to the Court within six months, all of which will be paid in compensation to HSBC. She will face a further 12 months imprisonment if she does not pay. return to previous window FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13891 Time: 11:53-12:43 Location: ISAACS LANE, BURGESS HILL Incident: RTC involving car off road and in collision with tree - male driver trapped - man released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police - WrLx2, HRTx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13895 Time: 14:12-14:49 Location: HOUSE - HUGO PLATT, ROGATE Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSFRS - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13906 Time: 21:47-22:34 Location: BILSHAM ROAD, YAPTON Incident: FIRE 2 cars destroyed by fire - 3m of telegraph pole and insulation damaged by fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrLx1 return to previous window SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48167 / 2015 Time: 3-3.30am Location: Waitrose car park Incident: Man injured in Burgess Hill fight Police are appealing for witnesses to a fight in Burgess Hill in the early hours of this morning. A fight broke out between two men between 3am and 3.30am in the Waitrose car park in Burgess Hill. One man, a 30-year-old from Haywards Heath, sustained a serious injury to his ear and hand. A 28-year-old man from Crawley has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and assault. He has been bailed until 28 March while investigations continue. If you were in the area in the early hours of Saturday morning and think you may have witnessed the incident please call 101, quoting serial 0188 of 31/01 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13917 Time: 04:56-06:08 Location: SEMI DETACHED HOUSE - BROOKVIEW, SOUTH COLDWALTHAM Incident: FIRE 10% of first floor bedroom damaged by fire - 100% of first floor damaged by smoke - 2BA, 1HR, thermal imaging camera and PPV fan used by WSFRS - damaged areas cut away - accidental - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13931 Time: 18:07-18:27 Location: A281, BROADBRIDGE HEATH Incident: FIRE transit van destroyed by fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSFRS - accidental - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48165 / 2015 Time: 7.30pm Location: Gravits lane, Bognor Incident: Man attacked in Bognor Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a 20-year old local man who was attacked in Gravits Lane, Bognor Regis. The victim was walking home when the man struck him in the face, sometime between 7.30pm and 8.00pm. The victim also sustained hand injuries when he fell to the ground but did not require hospital treatment. The suspect is described as a white man, aged 20-30, 5'8", of thin build with some muscle build. He was wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans and hood pulled over his head, and had a foreign accent. Police are also appealing for anyone who saw a drunk white man in the Gavits Lane area at around that time. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial 1227 of 31/1. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window | Dec.2014 | NEXT PAGE - Feb.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. Not all call outs are listed - Only reported incidents are logged here
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