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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48228 / 2015 report posted- 09 February 2015 Time: 4.30am Location: Worthing seafront Incident: Appeal for witnesses after attempted rape, Worthing Police are asking for witnesses following the attempted rape of a 21-year-old woman close to the volley ball court on Worthing seafront between 3.30am and 4.30am on Sunday 1 February. The woman was approached by a man asking for a light for his cigarette, but he then tried to hold her and sexually assault her. She fought off her attacker and ran off past the children's play park and onto the A259 Brighton Road. The suspect was white, late 20s to early 30s, of chubby build, with a well-groomed full beard and moustache. He had pock-marked cheeks and spoke with a local accent. He was wearing a black hooded top with white splashes over it and white Adidas trainers. Anyone with information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 955 of 5/1 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window 
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13974 Time: 0004-01:18 Location: REAR OF HOUSE - SINNOCKS, WEST CHILTINGTON Incident: FIRE single storey wooden building 8mx25m used as store, workshop and summerhouse - fire in roof insulation - 6BA, 2HRs used by WSFRS - 40% of building damaged by fire - 100% of building damaged by smoke and water - damaged areas cut away and damped down - accidental - WrLx4, CUx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13978 Time: 07:13-07:35 Location: JUNCTION OF DOUGLAS MARTIN ROAD AND SPITALFIELD LANE, CHICHESTER Incident: RTC collision involving car and van - no persons trapped - police in attendance for traffic control - 2 persons with minor injuries treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 13996 Time: 15:13-17:54 Location: HOUSE - WATER LANE, WISTON Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - severe chimney fire - chimney equipment, aerial ladder platform and 1HR used by WSFRS - WrLx1, L4Tx1, ALPx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14011 Time: 20:04-20:26 Location: SHIPPING CONTAINER CONVERTED TO LIVING ACCOMODATION -BIRCHGROVE ROAD, HORSTED KEYNES Incident: FIRE shipping container 7mx2m converted to living accommodation fully involved in fire - 2BA, 1HR used - PPV fan used for ventilation - 1 man with minor smoke inhalation given oxygen therapy at the scene but didn't need to go to hospital - accidental - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14012 Time: 20:14-20:56 Location: HOUSE - EAST STREET, WEST CHILTINGTON Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSFRS - WrLx1 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14040 Time: 11:22-12:36 Location: LAND OFF FIVE OAKS ROAD, BROADBRIDGE HEATH Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE large horse stuck on breast bar of horse box - horse released by TRU officers who after liaising with vet used saw and animal rescue equipment to cut away part of the partition to allow the horse to stand up so it could be walked out of the box - TRU Officers, WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14049 Time: 13:55-15:06 Location: HOUSE - BUDDINGTON LANE, EASEBOURNE Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and ladders used by WSFRS - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14053 Time: 16:32-17:28 Location: BUNGALOW - CASTLE GARDENS, ARUNDEL Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and 1HR used by WSFRS - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14071 Time: 20:22-20:51 Location: HOUSE - BROWNS LANE, STORRINGTON Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment, 1HR and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14072 Time: 20:37-22:27 Location: WOODEN BUILDING - DODSLEY LANE, MIDHURST Incident: FIRE single storey wooden domestic garage and workshop 100% damaged by fire - adjacent car parked beside the garage also caught fire and was burned out - occupants of nearby bungalow evacuated as smoke spread - Dodsley Lane was closed for a short while -2BA, 2HRs used by WSFRS - accidental - WrLx2 Midhurst, WrL Petworth return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14087 Time: 00:17-00:47 Location: GRANVILLE WALK, BEWBUSH, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE car well alight - car 100% damaged by fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrLx1 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, on Monday 26 January 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. 
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48163 / 2015 Man charged with Chichester Tesco burglary A man has been charged with burglary in connection with a break-in at a Tesco in Chichester on Friday, 30 January. Graham Troup, 39, from Farm Road, Bracklesham Bay near Chichester has been charged with burglary at the supermarket in South Street around 1.30am. Two bottles of whiskey were stolen. Troup appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court on Saturday, January 31 and has been bailed until his next court appearance.
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FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14160 Time: 6.15am Location: TUFTS FIELD, MIDHURST Incident: FIRE Midhurst and Petworth firefighters received the call to a house to the end of terrace house in Tufts Field at 6.15am. An elderly couple were treated for smoke inhalation by paramedics at the scene. The fire started in an electrical unit under the stairs. The area under the stairs was completely destroyed by fire and crews used breathing apparatus to enter the property. 25% ground floor damaged by heat - 80% rest of the house damaged by heat and smoke. Midhurst station manager Nigel Gamblen said the incident highlighted the importance of working smoke alarms which alerted the couple, giving them time to leave the building. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14160 Time: 15:26-15:51 Location: TURNERS HILL ROAD, POUND HILL Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 1 woman medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrLx2
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14163 Time: 16:12-16:36 Location: STORE CAR WASH - WICKHURST LANE, BROADBRIDGE HEATH Incident: RTC involving car in collision with structure of car wash - female driver released before arrival of WSFRS and medically assessed by ambulance paramedics - power to car wash isolated and scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14171 Time: 18:55-19:55 Location: HOUSE - CHICHESTER ROAD, SELSEY Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - log burning stove - chimney equipment, small tools and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48221 / 2015 Time: 7pm Location: A259 Worthing Road, Littlehampton Incident: Man robbed on footpath at Littlehampton Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in which a 21-year-old man was robbed while using a 'dog walk' footpath south of the A259 Worthing Road at Littlehampton. The path links the Cornfield School and Highdown Drive, and the incident took place between 7pm and 7.45pm. The victim had reached a fork in the path when he was approached by two men with East European accents who asked him for a light before assaulting him and stealing his mobile phone. He suffered cuts and grazes to his face and a wound to his left arm before managing to run off and raise the alarm. He was later treated for his injuries at Worthing Hospital. His assailants were both white males. One was 5'8", stocky, clean shaven, wearing a full grey unbranded tracksuit with the hood up. He had gold rings on his fingers. The second man was 6', in his 20s, of medium build, wearing a red hooded top with the hood up and a dark coloured scarf across his lower face. He was also wearing black jeans. Police are investigating and anyone who saw what happened, noticed two men acting suspiciously in the area or who may have other information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1300 of 5/1. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14272 Time: 19:01-20:00 Location: JUNCTION ALDWICK ROAD AND VICTORIA ROAD, BOGNOR Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 1 woman medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - police in attendance for traffic control - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14182 Time: 22:03-22:39 Location: PUB - HORSHAM ROAD, ASHURST Incident: FIRE Chimney fire -chimney equipment used by WSFRS return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48223 / 2015 report issued - 06 February 2015 16:30 Men charged with drug offences - Crawley ISSUED ON BEHALF OF SEROCU Following a joint operation, yesterday, between the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit [SEROCU] and Sussex Police, SEROCU has charged seven men with drug offences. All the men have been charged with conspiracy to supply controlled drugs class A. Kharram Chaudary, 34, of Anglesey Close, Crawley; Andrew Peplar, 29, of Forge Way, Billingshurst and Daniel Kearsey, 31, of Deerswood Road, Crawley were all charged and remanded to appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Saturday 7 February. William Houston, 29, of Selsey Road, Crawley; Luke Farnham, 26, of Chasewood Weirbrook, Furnace Green, Crawley; Ryan Ramadam, 27, of Sheraton Walk, Chippendale Road, Crawley and Joseph Green, 23, of Chichester Drive East, Saltdean, Brighton were charged and bailed to appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court on 5 March. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14196 Time: 11:11-11:32 Location: SUPERMARKET - QUEENS WALK, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: Making safe loose roof panel on flat roof of supermarket - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14220 Time: 20:17-20:48 Location: NURSING HOME - DOWNVIEW ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE FATAL elderly male resident smoking in conservatory dropped his pipe causing his clothes to ignite – clothing fire extinguished by staff - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - man taken to hospital by ambulance where sadly he later died - 1 female member of staff with burns to hands given 1st aid by ambulance paramedics - WrLx2, FIO return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14226 Time: 02:00-02:47 Location: JUNCTION WESTERN ROAD AND FAIRFIELD ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: RTC involving car overturned - 2 people released before arrival of WSFRS - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14245 Time: 16:27-17:48 Location: HOUSE - BLACKGATE LANE, PULBOROUGH Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and roof ladder used by WSFRS - WrLx1 POLICE report see ref- PR48225 Time: 5.30pm Location: A286 junction Oaklands Lane Incident: Pedestrian killed on Cocking Causeway A pedestrian died in the A286 Cocking Causeway south of Midhurst. Emergency services were called to the crash at 5.30pm following a collision between a local man and a blue Peugeot 307 car, travelling north, close to the junction with Oaklands Lane. The man, named as Stephen Crouch, 60, of Well Lane, Midhurst who was walking with two dogs when the collision occured, died at the scene. The road was closed until 9.45pm. A 25-year-old man from Wisborough Green was arrested by Police on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. Anyone with information is asked to call Police on 101 quoting Operation Cernan or by quoting reference 1118 of February 7. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14246 Time: 18-20-18:44 Location: BROADWATER STREET, WEST WORTHING Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 man assisted from car by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14250 Time: 20:37-22:25 Location: HOUSE - HOLMBUSH WAY, SOUTHWICK Incident: FIRE bio ethanol fuelled fire in fireplace - fireplace carpet and timber floor on fire - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - male resident with burn injury taken to hospital by ambulance - accidental - WrLx1, FIO FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14157 Time: 22:18-22:50 Location: GROUND FLOOR FLAT - CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE ground floor flat heavily smoke logged - male occupant with smoke inhalation assisted from building by WSF&RS and treated by ambulance paramedics - small fire in cooker - cooker removed from building by WSFRS using 2 BA - flat ventilated - accidental - WrLx3 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14259 Time: 01:57- 02:47 Location: A27 EASTBOUND SLIP ROAD TO HOLMBUSH Incident: RTC involving car off road and in collision with crash barrier - no persons trapped - car on fire - 2BA, 2HRs and dry powder extinguisher used by WSFRS - surrounding wooded area damped down - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14302 Time: 18:33-19:08 Location: JUNCTION BAYFORD ROAD AND NEW ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 1 person arrested by police at the scene - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrL Littlehampton FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14304 Time: 19:21-20:37 Location: HOUSE - VICARAGE LANE, LOXWOOD Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by WSFRS - WrLx1 return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48230 / 2015 Man charged with sexual assault and rape Mark Hughes, 25, of St Wilfred's Road, Worthing, was due to appear before Crawley magistrates charged with the sexual assault and rape of an 18-year-old woman in Upper High Street, Worthing, during the early hours of Saturday, 7 February. He was bailed to appear before Chichester Crown Court on Monday 9 March.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48260 / 2015 Time: midday Location: B2135, Needs Hill, Partridge Green Incident: Appeal following Partridge Green crash Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious injury collision on the B2135 Needs Hill, north of Partridge Green, which happened shortly after midday. It involved a blue Jaguar X-type estate which was heading north towards West Grinstead and travelling behind a blue Holland tractor, close to the junction of the B2135 with Mill Lane. For an unknown reason the Jaguar left the road and went into a water-filled ditch, colliding with a tree. The driver, an 86-year-old man from Steyning, and his wife, 82, who was the front seat passenger, both suffered serious injuries and had to be cut free by firefighters. Both have been detained at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, for treatment to multiple injuries. The driver's condition is stable but his wife remains critically ill. Anyone who saw what happened, or noticed the Jaguar being driven shortly before it left the road please phone 101, quoting Operation Rogate. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14319 Time: 12:15-13:14 Location: OFF STEYING ROAD, WEST GRINSTEAD Incident: RTC involving car off road and into ditch - water in ditch - man and woman removed from car by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - both persons taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx1, HRTx1 UPDATED- SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48278 / 2015 UPDATED - Wednesday evening, 11 February. Woman in Partridge Green road crash has died The 82-year-old Steyning woman who was the front seat passenger in a Jaguar X-type estate car which crashed on the B2135 Needs Hill, north of Patridge Green on Monday, 9 February, has sadly died. Alexis Howgill, 82, from Castle Lane, Steyning, passed away this evening at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The coroner has been informed. Her 86-year-old husband remains in a serious but stable condition at the same hospital. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14321 Time: 12:40-13:23 Location: SELF STORAGE WAREHOUSE - DURBAN ROAD, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE warehouse 60m x 20m - fire in ground floor toilets area - 2BA, 1HR used by WSFRS - smoke cleared using PPV fan - accidental - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14322 Time: 13:29-14:28 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - BELMONT STREET, BOGNOR Incident: FLOODING internal water leak affecting all five floors of building - water and electrics isolated by WSFRS - salvage work carried out - WrLx1, OSUx1 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14370 Time: 11:14-11:52 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - BATH ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE 3 storey block of flat - large area of flat roofing severely damaged by fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSFRS - damaged areas damped down and cut away - 1 man with light smoke inhalation given 1st aid by WSFRS - accidental - WrLx3, ALPx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14408 Time: 22:58-23:45 Location: A281, HENFIELD Incident: RTC involving 1 car - 2 persons released before arrival of WSF&RS - one man trapped - car stabilised and man extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - all persons taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police - WrLx2, HRTx1 return to previous window
POLICE report Location: Bepton Road, Midhurst Incident: Midhurst - Texaco garage burgled Police have confirmed that the Texaco garage was broken into during the night. No further info available SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48294 / 2015 Date Added 16 February 2015 Location: Chichester Road, Bognor Incident: Burglaries at Army Cadet site in Bognor The Army Cadet Hall at Chichester Road, Bognor, has been targeted by thieves for the second time in just over a month. Thieves broke in on 29 December and stole all the equipment and electrical goods to run the club. This has had an enormous impact on the staff and members.. It is believed that the same suspects returned to try to break in again, between Monday evening, 9 February, and Wednesday morning 11 February, but fortunately they were unable to get in on this occasion. The burglary came soon after the cadets had achieved an outstanding award from the Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex for raising £3000 for charity. Dave Merrett, Sergeant Instructor at the site, says it is not the staff that lose out from these thieves, but it directly affects the young Army Cadets who look forward to the activities that they do each week. If anyone saw anyone acting suspiciously or have been offered equipment relating to the Army Cadets, please get in touch with Sussex Police by calling 101, quoting serial 528 of 11/2 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14427 Time: 17:08-17:45 Location: HOUSE - HATHERLEIGH GARDENS, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE fire caused by electric bottle warmer left on cooker hob - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - 2 small children with minor smoke inhalation medically checked by ambulance paramedics - accidental - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14442 Time: 21:11-21:35 Location: 1st FLOOR MAISONETTE - DURHAM CLOSE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE smoke logging to maisonette caused by cooking in microwave, maisonette protected by a Careline System with a specially-linked smoke alarm - this meant that an operator at a 24-hour monitoring centre was automatically alerted to the fire and could place the emergency 999 call to the fire service - elderly male occupier with smoke inhalation given oxygen by WSFRS and medically checked by ambulance paramedics but didn't go to hospital - maisonette ventilated naturally - accidental - WrLx2 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48278 / 2015 Woman in Partridge Green road crash has died The 82-year-old Steyning woman who was the front seat passenger in a Jaguar X-type estate car which crashed on the B2135 Needs Hill, north of Patridge Green on Monday, 9 February, has sadly died. Alexis Howgill, 82, from Castle Lane, Steyning, passed away this evening at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The coroner has been informed. Her 86-year-old husband remains in a serious but stable condition at the same hospital.
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FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14462 Time: 15:15-15:45 Location: AIRFIELD OFF CLAYPIT LANE, GOODWOOD Incident: AIRCRAFT CRASH LAND light helicopter crash landed at airfield during training exercise - no persons trapped - 2 persons released before arrival of WSF&RS - helicopter made safe by Goodwood Fire Service - WrLx1, HRTx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48282 / 2015 Information sought about death of man in Bognor Shortly before 10pm on Tuesday, 10 February, emergency services were called to reports of a man having collapsed outside the Regis Centre in Bognor Regis. The casualty, Christopher Swaine, 53, of no fixed address, was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken by ambulance to St Richard's Hospital, Chichester. Sadly, Mr Swaine died in hospital today. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed, and is currently being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. Police are investigating the circumstances and are trying to find out who may have seen Mr Swaine shortly before became ill. Anyone who saw him collapse or who may have other relevant information is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101, quoting serial 1514 of 10/2. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14482 Time: 23:14-23:51 Location: PUB - ANGEL STREET, PETWORTH Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment, triple extension ladder and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - WrLx1 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14486 Time: 03:38-04:17 Location: DOMESTIC GARAGE IN COMPOUND - ST GEORGES ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE car in garage severely damaged by fire 2BA, 1HR and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - accidental - WrLx2 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48284 / 2015 Time: 10.30am Location: Storrington Incident: Crash blocks Storrington High Street At 10.30am a goods lorry collided with a building at a mini-roundabout in Storrington High Street. Nobody was reported injured but the High Street is currently blocked in both directions and drivers are advised to avoid the area while the lorry is removed and the building is checked. There is currently no estimates for how long that will take. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48412 / 2015 Van driver blocks ambulance A Littlehampton man has written an apology after obstructing an ambulance on an emergency call in Brighton. Around 10.30am the ambulance was on a emergency call to reports of a baby having a fit and trying to get through traffic on Buckingham Road. A Mercedes Sprinter van was double parked and blocking the way, stopping the ambulance from passing. The ambulance was sounding its sirens and then sounded its horn several times to the alert the van to its need to get through. The driver refused to move and told the ambulance to go round another way. After trying to reason with the driver, he eventually slowly moved his van while swearing at the ambulance crew. He was identified by the registration details from the van and he was contacted. The ambulance crew member asked for the issue to be dealt with by community resolution and the driver to donate £100 to the Trevor Mann Baby Unit. The 37-year-old man admitted the offence and wrote a letter apologising for his behaviour. Inspector Brian McCarthy said: "This man's behaviour was totally unacceptable and he has admitted it. It's very satisfying to be able to resolve this case in this way which suited everyone involved." FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14496 Time: 10:39-12:16 Location: HIGH STREET, STORRINGTON Incident: RTC involving articulated lorry in collision with shop building - no persons trapped - lorry removed from building by heavy recovery company - police in attendance for traffic control - inspection made by WSFRS - incident left with police and structural engineer - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14502 Time: 12:24-13:03 Location: ROEDEAN ROAD, WORTHING Incident: RTC collision involving car and van - 2 men released from vehicles before arrival of WSF&RS and medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrLx1 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14552 Time: 17:03-17:33 Location: BROADWAY ROAD, JUNCTION BRIGHTON ROAD, LANCING Incident: RTC collision involving car and bus - no persons trapped - 2 men given 1st aid by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrLx2 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14566 Time: 06:53-07:23 Location: PAGHAM ROAD, PAGHAM Incident: RTC involving car overturned - no persons trapped - male driver medically assessed by ambulance paramedics - inspection made by WSFRS - police in attendance - incident handed over to police - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14575 Time: 14:40-15:37 Location: A27 EASTBOUND NEAR TERMINUS ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 woman extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - incident handed over to police - WrLx1, HRTx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14577 Time: 15:44-16:45 Location: JUNCTION GREEN LAND AND SELSEY ROAD, DONNINGTON, NEAR CHICHESTER Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS - 3 persons taken to hospital by ambulance - 3 further persons medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - WrLx1 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14630 Time: 14:53-15:01 Location: POULTERS LANE, BROADWATER, WORTHING Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14632 Time: 16:39-17:19 Location: HOUSE - ORCHARD DELL, WEST CHILTINGTON Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment, 1HR, thermal imaging camera and ladder used by WSFRS - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48331 / 2015 Time: 8pm Location: Chichester Road, Bognor Incident: Man charged after attempted robbery at takeaway A man has been charged following an attempted robbery at a Chinese takeaway in Bognor Regis. The offence occurred at 8pm when a man entered the shop in Chichester Road and demanded money from a member of staff, while holding a 2ft long object wrapped in plastic. Another member of staff confronted the man who then ran away without taking anything. Jack Kemp, 21, of Whyke Road, Chichester has been charged with attempted robbery and was due to appear at Crawley Magistrates Court on Thursday 18 February. return to previous window
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 today 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.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48404 / 2015 Report received- 04 Mar 2015 Time: 11am Location: BP petrol station, Ashdown Drive, Crawley Incident: Road rage incident in Crawley Police are asking for witnesses to a road rage incident in Crawley. The victim, a 59-year-old woman from Crawley, was verbally abused at the BP petrol station in Ashdown Drive. She received a torrent of verbal abuse from a man who she didn't know after she accidently touched the suspect's car shortly after 11am. The victim's car keys were taken from her and her car was kicked causing damage. The man is described as white, between 40 and 45, 6', with short dark hair. He was wearing a white business style shirt, dark trousers, dark rimmed spectacles and short stubble. Police would like to speak to any witnesses who saw what happened. A member of public came forward at the time but unfortunately the phone number that he provided to the victim did not work, and would urge them to get back in touch. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 quoting serial 605 of 17/02 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14675 Time: 07:39-08:14 Location: TURNERS HILL ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: RTC involving car on its side - male driver assessed by ambulance paramedics at the scene - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrLx1 return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48353 / 2015 FOUND Kylie Stoddart Kylie Stoddart, who was last seen in Chichester at 3pm on 12 February, was found safe in Bognor on Monday evening, 23 February. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14720 Time: 13:01-13:21 Location: HOUSE, PRIMROSE COPSE, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE oven fire - out on arrival of WSFRS crew - ventilation carried out - emergency smoke alarm fitted and advice given to occupier - accidental ignition - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14727 Time: 17:54-18:00 Location: HOUSE, HAZELWICK RD, THREE BRIDGES Incident: FIRE CHIMNEY FIRE - occupier had extinguished fire using buckets of water prior to arrival of crews - advice only by WSFRS - accidental WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14728 Time: 18:14-18:30 Location: PUB, LOXWOOD RD, TISMANS COMMON Incident: FIRE CHIMNEY FIRE - extinguished by WSFRS using a chimney kit - advice given to occupier - accidental - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48336 / 2015 Wanted man arrested in Bognor Ivan Bull, 25, from Kew Gardens, Bognor Regis, wanted in connection with burglary and affray offences in Yapton and Bognor in December 2014, was arrested at an address in the town on Thursday evening 19 February.
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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48340 / 2015 Time: 8.30am Location: A280 Long Furlong Incident: Man injured in collision Just after 8.30am a Kia saloon and a transit van collided on the A280 Long Furlong. The 48-year old Findon man driving the van was taken to Worthing Hospital to be treated for serious hand and wrist injuries. The 40-year old Worthing man driving the Kia was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call 101 quoting serial 191 of 20/2 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48338 / 2015 Time: 9.15am Location: Ditchling Incident: Death of 17-year-old girl The death of a 17-year-old girl from Lewes at a house in Ditchling is being treated as unexplained at this time. Paramedics were called to the house in South Street around 9.15am to a report of a girl in cardiac arrest. She had been found collapsed in the house by a friend, but sadly was declared dead at the scene around 10.30am. Detective Chief Inspector Mark O'Brien said: "This is a very tragic incident and our thoughts are with the girl's family and friends at this sad time. A post mortem will be held to determine the cause of her death, but until that time it will be treated as unexplained." Due to the number of emergency vehicles attending the scene in what is a narrow village street, the road was closed to traffic and remained so at 12.30pm. SEE ABOVE
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14747 Time: 13:28-14:04 Location: DOMESTIC GARAGE - CHILTERN CLOSE, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE domestic garage in compound on fire - 2BA, 1HR used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrLx2, WrLx1 ESFRS FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14749 Time: 13:33-14:03 Location: ARUNDEL ROAD JUNCTION COTES STREET, ARUNDEL Incident: RTC collision involving single car - female driver trapped - woman released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and left in the care of ambulance paramedics - WrLx2, HRTx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48341 / 2015 Wanted Lucas Lamb, arrested Lucas Lamb, who walked out and failed to return to Ford Prison on Friday, 5 September last year, has been arrested. He was arrested by officers in East Sussex this morning and has been returned to a closed prison. Lamb, 31, had been convicted of causing GBH with intent in Hailsham in October 2012.
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14755 Time: 20:23-20:44 Location: RUSPER ROAD, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 1 woman, 1 man and child medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - police in attendance - WrLx2 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48339 / 2015 Man charged in connection with Worthing fatal collision A man has been charged in connection with a fatal collision in Worthing in July last year. Richard Godfrey, 51 of Blackthorns, Hurstpierpoint has been charged with causing death by careless driving, causing death while unlicensed and uninsured and driving with uncorrected defective eyesight. The collision occurred at 6.50pm on July 31 close to the junction of the B2223 Dominion Road with Southdown View Road. Eileen Scott, 87, died on August 2. He will appear at Worthing Magistrates Court on March 10.
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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48409 / 2015 Time: 2am Location: Richmond Road, Worthing Incident: Attack on man outside library Report received- 02 March 2015 Police in Worthing are asking for witnesses to an unprovoked attack around 2am outside Worthing Library. A 34-year old local man was walking home along Richmond Road when he was approached from behind and hit on the back of his head causing him to fall to the floor and hit his face. He saw two men standing over him, one of whom kicked him in the ribs. They both then tried to steal his wallet and phone, but a car drove past, causing the pair to stop what they were doing and run off empty-handed. The victim was shocked and bruised but made his way home and did not receive medical attention. They are both described as white, over 6', average build, in their twenties and wearing dark clothing. Did you witness this attack and in particular were you in the car that drove past. If you can help, please contact police and call 101 quoting serial 1005 of 21/02 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14770 Time: 13:32-14:00 Location: 1st FLOOR FLAT - LONDON ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen caused by unattended candle on windowsill - fire out in arrival of WSFRS - smoke ventilated - from flat - accidental - WrLx2 Advice from WSFRS: Candle fires result in around 350 casualties each year, and with nearly 40 per cent of fires started by candles resulting in death or injury West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to take extra care with candles. For more advice on using candles safely click here  SELSEY LIFEBOAT
Time: 6.32pm Incident: Lifeboats launched to Disabled Yachts The volunteer crew at Selsey RNLI Lifeboat were paged at 6.32pm. They were requested to go to the assistance of the 35-foot yacht, 'Moon Tiger', which was towing another 35-foot yacht, 'Third Love'. At a position approximately 5.5 miles east of Selsey Bill the rudder of 'Third Love' became caught in a fisherman's pot line. In the attempt to free the vessel the tow line became entangled in the propeller of 'Moon Tiger' effectively disabling both yachts. 'Moon Tiger' called the Solent Coastguard for assistance on a mobile phone. The Selsey Lifeboat 'Voluntary Worker' launched at 6.46pm with a crew of seven and proceeded to the given position. The lifeboat arrived on scene to find that 'Moon Tiger' had become free from the tow line. At 7.27 p.m. the assistance of the Littlehampton Lifeboat was requested to tow 'Moon Tiger' to Littlehampton Harbour. Selsey Lifeboat proceeded to 'Third Love' which had drifted 0.5 mile away to establish a tow, and once this was completed, a course was set for Littlehampton Harbour. full report return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14787 Time: 09:18-10:15 Location: HOUSE - HOUGHTON LANE, BURY Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - WrLx1 WSFRS advice: Chimney fires are one of the most common incidents attended by West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service crews. Firefighters tackled 128 chimney fires across the county last year - 2014. Having your chimney swept regularly is the best way to reduce the risk of a chimney fire occurring. The National Association of Chimney Sweeps has a network of sweeps throughout the county. All NACS members are fully insured and work to a code of practice. To find your local NACS member phone 0800 833464.
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14796 Time: 14:38-14:50 Location: HOUSE - BLACKETT ROAD, MAIDENBOWER, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire in dining room caused by candle igniting paper - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - inspection only - WrLx2 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14810 Time: 21:08-22:12 Location: HOUSE - HOUGHTON LANE, BURY Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney well alight - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - WrLx1 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14811 Time: 21:21-22:51 Location: HOUSE - GREEN GATES, LURGASHALL Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment, ladders and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - WrLx2 return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14814 Time: 01:22-01:45 Location: HOTEL - LONDON ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE fire in spa area of hotel - 2BA, 2HR and PPV fan used by WSFRS - accidental - WrLx3, WrLx1 SFRS FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14817 Time: 07:52-08:52 Location: HIGH SCHOOL - SACKVILLE ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in ground floor classroom - 4BA, 2HR and PPV fan used by WSFRS - accidental - WrLx2
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48376 / 2015 FOUND Mathew Rogers Missing Worthing man Mathew Rogers has now been found safe and well in Brighton. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48353 / 2015 FOUND Kylie Stoddart Kylie Stoddart, 56, who was last seen in Chichester at 3pm on 12 February, was found safe in Bognor on Monday evening, 23 February. Kylie had been subject of a police publicity appeal on 19 February.
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Time: 2.15pm Weather: Quite rough with a F5 WSW wind. Incident: Fishing boat is swamped by waves The commercial fishing boat 'Horizon' had finished fishing and was running downwind at the W end of Hayling Bay. Based in Portsmouth the skipper turned into the wind and waves to make for his home port. A big rogue wave caught the vessel and broke over the bow filling a large holding tank situated on the forward deck. This caused the boat to be bow down and so more waves started to break over the deck causing the skipper to turn back so she went downwind and with the waves. The boat was still bow heavy however and waves came in over the starboard side where there was little freeboard and water began to get below into the hull. A MAYDAY call was made for assistance and both Portsmouth and Hayling Inshore Lifeboats were launched, and the S&R Helicopter was paged. The lifeboats reached the casualty at the same time and both put crewmembers on board with salvage pumps. Once the pumps were running the boat became more manageable and was able to proceed into Chichester Harbour escorted by the lifeboats. The helicopter, now not needed returned to base. 'Horizon' was taken into Sparkes Marina where the pumping out was completed and the lifeboats returned to their stations. full report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48402 / 2015 Man found guilty of defrauding charity Report received- 27 February 2015 A man has been sentenced after de-frauding the charity where he worked. Victor Scuse, 76, of Wigmore Road, Worthing was treasurer for the Royal Air Force Association in Worthing for 8 years and had control of the financial decision making for the club from 2008. In 2011 he was challenged by the committee at the charity over losses over the last 3 to 4 years but Scuse handed in his resignation. Police started investigating and discovered Scuse had been charging the RAFA club for goods and services which they never received at extortionate prices, including, an automatic hand dryer - £528.75, 20 litres of weed-killer £451.20 [they do not have a garden], repairs to existing satellite dish - £112.80, repairs to chiller refrigeration unit - £675.63, glass dishwasher maintenance contract - £564.00 and handtowels - £1508.82 During the period 2008 to 2010 the RAFA club received invoices from Forefront Sales, the company Scuse owned, for a total of £26,120. He was arrested in 2012 and charged with fraud by abuse of position between December 2007 and April 2011. He pleaded guilty today at Chichester Crown Court and was sentenced immediately to 12 months, suspended for two years and ordered to pay RAFA £2,400 compensation. Detective constable Beccy Hopkins said: "The RAF Association is a charity which provides vital support to ex-servicemen and women and relies upon the generosity and integrity of its members. The RAF Association trusted Victor Scuse to carry out his duties as treasurer to the benefit of the charity. Scuse abused his position and the trust that had been placed in him. It is to the credit of the current committee who have worked tirelessly to keep the Club going during this difficult time." return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14879 Time: 18:54-19:30 Location: GROUND FLOOR FLAT - WESTBROOKE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE heater in bathroom on fire - 2BA, 1HR used by WSFRS - flat ventilated using PPV fan - 1 elderly man with smoke inhalation and minor burn treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - accidental - WrLx4, Red Cross Support Unit
The ASBO bans Capone from causing a nuisance, alarm or distress to the public, using or threatening violence towards the public, being in possession of alcohol in a public place except on a licensed premises, being drunk in a public place, entering Rowlands Road, Montague Street, Western Place and Western Row, Worthing, being with others where alcohol is being consumed in a public place except on licensed premises, making a noise within her home in Marine Parade that is loud enough to be heard outside, making a noise which can be heard outside Heene Court Mansions, Heene Terrace, allowing more than two visitors to enter the home between 10pm and 8am and allowing more than two visitors to enter Heene Court Mansions, Heene Terrace, between 10pm and 8am. SUSSEX POLICE report WANTED - Mark Robinson Police are urgently looking for Mark Anthony Robinson from Worthing who is wanted on recall to prison after he breached the terms of licence. Robinson, 53, of Winchester Road, was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for committing false imprisonment, assault, battery and affray in 2009. He is described as white, 5' 8", with dark brown hair, blue eyes, of slight build and was last seen wearing a black bomber jacket, a blue and white checked shirt, jeans, with white puma jeans. He has links to Chichester, Worthing and Brighton. If anyone sees him or has any information as to his whereabouts, ring police on 101 quoting serial 1190 of 25/02. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48397 / 2015 Mark Robinson arrested Report received 27 February 2015 11:53 A man wanted on recall to prison has been arrested. Mark Robinson, 53, of Winchester Road, Worthing has been arrested for breaching the terms of his licence. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14887 Time: 21:34-22:22 Location: HOUSE - LARKE CLOSE, SHOREHAM Incident: FIRE fire involving exterior of utility room - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Note that this section was subject to report delays between 25 February to 3 March 2015 return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48376 / 2015 FOUND Mathew Rogers Missing Worthing man Mathew Rogers has been found safe and well in Brighton.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48386 / 2015 Time: 1.35pm Location: East Walls, Chichester Incident: Man arrested after Chichester city centre assault At 1.35pm police were called to East Walls, Chichester, where a 36-year old local man had received a cut to his face from what is believed to be a knife. He received medical treatment at St Richards Hospital, Chichester. Shortly after 3pm officers arrested a 44-year old man nearby in the city centre on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He was later released on police bail until 24 March while further enquiries are made. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact police by calling 101 quoting serial 760 of 25/2. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48381 / 2015 Time: 2pm Location: Nuthurst Road, Horsham Incident: Driver seriously injured in Horsham crash A driver was airlifted to hospital in London after he was seriously injured in a collision between a van and a car near Horsham on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene in Nuthurst Road, about 300 yards south of the junction with the A281 at Monk's Gate, a few minutes before 2pm, where a blue Ford Fiesta had collided with a Ford Transit van. The driver of the Fiesta, a 24-year-old man from Horsham, was flown to St George's Hospital in Tooting with life-threatening multiple injuries. The driver of the Transit, a 25-year-old man from Worthing and a passenger in the Fiesta, a 25-year-old man, sustained minor injuries. They were both taken to the East Surrey Hospital at Redhill for treatment. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information relating to it is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Ickford. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48391 / 2015 Time: 4.20pm Location: A27, Sussex Pad Incident: Witnesses sought to hit and run collison Police are seeking a driver who did not stop after a collision on the A27 at Shoreham. Officers were called to the collision at the westbound A27-Sussex Pad traffic lights, at 4.20pm. Two vehicles were involved - a Red Nissan Primera, and a light coloured 4 x 4 vehicle which is currently untraced. The Primera was struck in the rear whilst stationary at the traffic lights by the other vehicle that did not stop and left the scene. The 34-year old Worthing man driving the Primera was treated at Worthing Hospital for a neck injury. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1088 of 25/2. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk
Then at 3pm two men holding clipboards entered a shop in Sackville Road, Bexhill claiming to be raising funds for an unnamed children's deaf school. The men were acting suspiciously and made out they couldn't talk. They were able to distract the victim and steal an iphone 6 mobile phone. The men were described as Middle Eastern, aged 20 - 30, of medium build and height. They were both wearing blue jeans, one with a black jacket and the other a blue hat. The two men then went to a number of shops in Cooden Sea Road, Bexhill and again were asking shop workers to support the charity and sign a petition. There were no thefts at these premises. Police are extremely keen to locate and speak to these two men and would also advise people to keep their valuables locked or hidden away and never left in an easily visible and accessible place such as the top of a desk or counter. Anyone who saw the men on Wednesday is asked to contact police via 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting serials 561 or 670 of 25/2 for Crowborough or Hailsham, and serial 969 of 25/2 for the Bexhill incident. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Note; The attached CCTV photos show two men police want to talk to, seen leaving a shop in Cooden Sea Road. The images are the best quality available. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48389 / 2015 Two men charged with murder Report dated - 26 February 2015 Detectives have charged two men with the murder of Jason Martin-Smith in Hastings in 2001. Officers from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team made four arrests today related to the homicide investigations into Jason Martin-Smith and Jimmy Millen who were murdered in Hastings in 2001. Mark Searle, 36 of Chambers Road, St Leonards, has been charged with the murder of Jason Martin-Smith on 22 August 2001 as well as conspiracy to kidnap and perverting the course of justice. Steve McNicol, 42, of Whitefrairs Road, Hastings, has been charged with the murder of Jason Martin-Smith on 22 August 2001 and conspiracy to kidnap. They will appear at Hastings Magistrates' Court on Friday, 27 February. A 46-year-old St Leonards man who was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder Jimmy Millen, has been released on bail until 21 May and a 34-year-old man from St Leonards who was arrested on suspicion of murdering Jason Martin-Smith and conspiracy to murder Jimmy Millen has been bailed until 2 April. Mr Millen, aged 27, was shot as he worked on his car in Tile Barn Road, Hastings on 24 October, 2001. A passenger on a black motorbike fired shots from a handgun at him and he staggered into Carpenter Drive when he collapsed and later died. The bike drove off from Tile Barn Road where Mr Millen was shot and past the junction of Lancaster Road. During this investigation information came to light that 28-year-old Jason Martin-Smith, an acquaintance of Millen, who had disappeared in August 2001 in Hastings had been abducted and murdered. His body has never been found. If you have information on either case contact police on 101 quoting Operation Fare or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48383 / 2015 Arrests for money laundering in Crawley This Release is issued on behalf of the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit; The South East Regional Organised Crime Unit has carried out three warrants at addresses across Crawley this morning. Officers from SEROCU, working alongside colleagues from Sussex Police, executed the warrants under the Misuse of Drugs Act and the Theft Act as part of the continued push to tackle drugs in Crawley. Following on from the operation earlier this month, warrants were executed at properties in the following locations: Cotton Walk, Crawley Two addresses in Burdock Close, Crawley For more information, please visit the SEROCU website. HERE FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14935 Time: 12:57-13:26 Location: WANTLEY LANE, STORRINGTON Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 3 men released before arrival of WSFRS - 1st aid and scene safety provided by WSFRS - men medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - WrLx1
Full report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48395 / 2015 Time: 8.25pm Location: Sandman Hotel, Crawley Incident: Two arrested for van theft after police search Two men were arrested after attempts to steal from vans in a Crawley hotel car park. At 8.25pm two men were disturbed whilst trying to break into a parked van in the car park of the Sandman Hotel, Crawley Avenue, Crawley. They made off in a silver Volvo S30 and after a brief police pursuit of less than ten minutes the car collided with a parked car in The Birches nearby and was abandoned in the garden of a house there. The occupants made off but following an immediate police search of the area with the assistance of a police helicopter and dog unit, two men were arrested in gardens of a houses in adjacent Rye Ash, aged 19 and 20, on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle, and are currently in custody for interview and further enquiries. Anyone who was in the Three Bridges area on Thursday evening, in particular Hazelwick Avenue and The Birches, and who saw the vehicle or the suspects is requested to contact the police via 101 quoting serial 911 of 26/2 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48397 / 2015 Mark Robinson arrested A man wanted on recall to prison has been arrested. Mark Robinson, 53, of Winchester Road, Worthing has been arrested for breaching the terms of his licence.
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 14987 Time: 21:01-21:41 Location: ENTRANCE TO SERVICE STATION - BRIGHTON ROAD, PEASE POTTAGE Incident: FIRE fire in engine compartment of car with trailer carrying boat - 1HR, 2BA used by WSFRS - accidental - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48387 / 2015 New crackdown on drug-drivers in Sussex and Surrey Report added- 26 February 2015 15:40 Motorists who get behind the wheel after taking drugs are to be targeted in a new road safety crackdown across Surrey and Sussex. Legislation that comes into force on 2 March sets legal limits for how much of a substance - both illegal drugs and prescription medication - motorists can have in their system while driving. A new device has also been approved that will allow officers at the roadside to test if a motorist has taken cannabis or cocaine. The DrugWipe system allows officers to determine in minutes whether motorists have the illegal substances in their body, using a swab from inside a driver's cheek. Officers no longer need to prove that a motorist is fit to drive - just that the motorist has an illegal level of drugs in their system while driving. Any drivers who fail the tests will be arrested and taken to a police station where they will be asked to consent to a sample of their blood being taken. That blood will then be sent away to be examined and if illegal levels of a drug are found, the motorist faces being prosecuted for drug-driving. If the driver refuses to give consent, they face being prosecuted for the offence of failing to provide a sample of blood for analysis. The change in the law is designed to make it quicker and easier for drug-drivers to be prosecuted - meaning more of the dangerous motorists can be removed from the streets. Drugs covered by the new rules include cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin and ketamine. Medicinal drugs covered include diazepam, methadone and morphine. The limits for these drugs have been set after advice from a panel of medical experts, at the level where the substances begin to affect driving. National statistics suggest one in six drivers who die in crashes in the UK have traces of illegal drugs in their systems - with many of them having taken both drink and drugs. These changes to the law will give the police the enforcement tools they need to protect road users from dangerous drivers and pursue those who have committed serious crimes. Crucially, this will improve the safety of everyone by taking drug drivers off our roads. re: Sean Thompson, of Holmbush Way, Midhurst, 26, was arrested after he crashed his Ford Focus into a van in Petersfield Road, Midhurst, at 7.45am on 11 July 2014. He and had already hit at least four parked cars on the journey before he crashed into the van, wrecking it and his vehicle. When officers arrived he was trying to push his car at the scene. He had cocaine, ketamine and alcohol in his system. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 15016 Time: 17:44-18:01 Location: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION - UPPER BOGNOR ROAD, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - small fire in 2nd floor communal kitchen caused by tea towel left on electric hob - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - PPV fan used to ventilate - accidental - WrLx1 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48424 / 2015 Time: 10.30pm Location: Sidley Incident: Fire started at sports club Police are investigating a fire at Sidley Sport Club on North Road. The fire at the pavilion started around 10.30pm. Although the building is derelict and no-one was in it at time, it could have spread to nearby buildings We are appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious or has any information about the fire to contact police on 101 quoting serial 1524 of 28/02." or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48423 2015 Time: 11pm Location: Burrell Arms, Commercial Square, Haywards Heath Incident: PC assaulted following pub fight in Haywards Heath A Police officer was injured after stopping a group of youths suspected of assaulting two men in a Haywards Heath pub. The constable was attacked after being called to a fight which broke out at The Burrell Arms in Commercial Square at around 11pm, during which several glasses and advertising boards were broken. Two men, aged 45 and 46, and both from Lindfield, were punched and struck with bottles after supporting repeated requests by the landlady for the group to behave. One man was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, with a suspected fractured cheekbone. The suspects then fled but were spotted in nearby Queen's Road by a lone officer who tried to detain them. He was attacked, suffering minor injuries, but was able to captor spray two of his assailants, a 24-year-old-man and a 17-year-old boy, who were then arrested by colleagues on suspicion of assault, criminal damage and assaulting a police officer. A third suspect, aged 20, got away but was later arrested on suspicion of similar offences. The suspects were interviewed and have been bailed until 18 April while enquiries continue. Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1577 of 28/2. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window | PREVIOUS - Jan.2015 | NEXT Mar.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. click refresh below to check for any further new reports This page is updated on a regular basis, often 4 or more times per day, remember to refresh page...CLICK HERE. Not all call outs are listed - Only reported incidents are logged here - - see also WSF&RS archived - - Police reports
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