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Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1270 Time: 2.54pm - 3.42pm Location: Stable Yard - Linfold Road, Kirdford Incident: FIRE 4 wheel drive pick up van destroyed by fire - 1HR, 2BA used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Billingshurst Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1277 Time: 4.41pm - 5.02pm Location: Wooded Area off Redford Avenue, Horsham Incident: FIRE fire in undergrowth extinguished by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1283 Time: 6.16pm - 6.33pm Location: Rear Garden of House - Chaldon Road, Crawley Incident: FIRE hedging and fencing destroyed by fire - garden shed slightly damaged by fire - 1HR used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1285 Time: 7.35pm - 8.16pm Location: End Of Terrace House - Pulborough Way, Felpham Incident: FIRE 1st floor bedroom damaged by fire, heat and smoke - remainder of house damaged by smoke - 2BA, 1HR and PPV fan used by WSFRS WrL Bognor, WrL Littlehampton SUSSEX POLICE report Report received: 2 May 2015 Gillhams service station, Easebourne, burgled Gillhams service station in Easebourne, near Midhurst, was burgled overnight. The BP petrol station in Easebourne Lane remains closed this morning, and there is currently a police presence at the scene. Early reports suggest thieves made off with cigarettes. A spokesman for Sussex Police said inquiries are ongoing. return to previous window 
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1323 Time: 10.13pm - 10.50pm Location: Launderette - Tilgate Parade, Crawley Incident: FIRE 3 storey Building of Shops on Ground Floor with Flats Above - fire in Launderette involving towels covered in massage oils - 4BA, 2HRs used by WSFRS - accidental - the circumstances of this fire are unusual, but certainly not unheard of - If materials with oil residue are heated and then left in a tumble dryer, or are folded into piles or stacks before they are cool, there is a risk of self-combustion - It is really important to wash materials that have absorbed oil at a high temperature and to use the right detergent - WrLx2 Crawley, WrL Horsham return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49061 / 2015 Report received: 13 May 2015 08:38 Outbuilding thefts - Petworth and Pulborough area Police are seeking information to two incidents in the Petworth and Pulborough area in which outbuildings were broken into and power tools were stolen. They occurred overnight on Saturday 2 May and Sunday 3 May. In Fittleworth, near Pulborough, a shed was burgled and items stolen included chainsaws and a pole saw. In Lurgashall, near Petworth, a garage was entered and a strimmer was stolen. Police later stopped a green Peugeot 306 car which had been taken without consent and which it is thought may have been used in the burglaries. A man driving the car was detained but a second man who was a passenger ran off. Some of the property reported stolen has been recovered. A 50-year-old Petworth man arrested on suspicion of burglary has been bailed until 19 June while enquiries continue. Police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious at either location, or noticed the green Peugeot car nearby. Anyone with information about these burglaries is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 176 of 3/5. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1352 Time: 4.43pm - 5.52pm Location: Worms Lane, Flansham Incident: RTC FATAL incident involving car and van - 1 female adult in car deceased - 1 man released before arrival of WSFRS - 1 man released from van by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance WrL Bognor, WrL Littlehampton, HRT Chichester SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48978 / 2015 Time: 4.30pm Location: Worms Lane, Middleton Incident: Witnessses sought after fatal crash Police are appealing for witnesses to a two vehicle collision in Worms Lane, Middleton-on-Sea, Bognor Regis, in which a 75-year-old woman died and two men were seriously injured. It happened just after 4.30pm and involved a red Nissan Qashqai and a white Volkswagen LT35 van. The driver of the Nissan who died has been named as Mrs Diana Robinson, aged 75, of Middleton Road, Bognor Regis. Her 80-year-old passenger suffered a fractured pelvis and was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Both come from Bognor Regis. The driver of the VW, a 54-year-old man from Tangmere, near Chichester, suffered leg and throat injuries and was taken to St George's Hospital, Tooting, London. Anyone who saw what happened or noticed either vehicle shortly before the collision is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Calcutta or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1360 Time: 7.47pm - 9.08pm Location: Orchard Street, Chichester Incident: FIRE 3 linked single storey buildings 20% damaged by fire - 70% damaged by heat and smoke - 8BA, 4HRs and PPV fan used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Chichester, WrL Bognor, WrL East Wittering, CU Bognor return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48986 / 2015 Man arrested after body found At about 5.30pm police went to a flat in Vernon Terrace, Brighton after a member of the public reported concern for the occupant. On entering the property officers found the body of a man, who is believed to be the occupant. The death is being treated as suspicious and a 49-year-old local man was arrested this afternoon on suspicion of murder. He is currently in custody for interview and further enquiries. Enquiries are being made to trace the dead man's next of kin. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to call 101, quoting Operation Rowhill. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.  HAYLING LIFEBOAT
Time: 17:15 Incident: Lifeboat launched to vessel aground on Winner Bank Hayling Lifeboat was tasked on Bank Holiday Monday to go to assist a Fletcher 22 Motor Boat that had run aground on the Winner Bank within sight of the Lifeboat Station. The Atlantic 85 was launched and was at the scene within a few minutes. There were 2 adults and 4 children on board so having secured the vessel thay were taken off and landed at the lifeboat station. The skipper was returned to his boat and as the tide rose later that night, it was decided that with RNLI crew onboard the boat could motor off the bank. The lifeboat escorted him into Sparkes Marina and then returned to station. full report return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1420 Time: 1.32pm - 2.20pm Location: Sargent Close, Tilgate, Crawley Incident: WEATHER RELATED facia board of 3 terraced houses damaged by fallen tree - houses made safe by WSFRS using triple extension ladder and salvage equipment - tree made safe and area cordoned off - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1430 Time: 4.45pm - 6.13pm Location: Garage - Bepton Road, Midhurst Incident: WEATHER RELATED garage forecourt roof panels unstable in high winds - area cordoned off and 4 large panels removed from garage forecourt roof by WSFRS using aerial ladder platform and small tools - WrL Midhurst, ALP Horsham SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48985 / 2015 More than 50 cars damaged in Pulborough, West Chiltington and Billingshurst Police are appealing for witnesses after more than 50 vehicles were damaged by vandals in Pulborough, West Chiltington and Billingshurst. Between 3am and 3.30am on Monday 4 May, more than a dozen vehicles were targeted in Spinney North, The Spinney, Aston Rise, New Road and Lower Street in Pulborough. Windows on the cars were smashed with rocks or stones. At about midnight on Tuesday 5 May, Police were contacted again after a further spate of damage to vehicles in Pulborough, West Chiltington and Billingshurst. Extra patrols have been sent into the area to speak to residents and try to find anyone who saw anyone behaving suspiciously late at night. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting Operation Argos SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR48999 / 2015 Four teenagers arrested over attacks on cars 06 May 2015 11:45 Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of damaging more than 50 vehicles in Pulborough, West Chiltington and Billingshurst. Windows on the vehicles were smashed with rocks or stones in the early hours of Monday and Tuesday. An 18-year-old man from Cowfold, an 18-year-old man from West Chiltington, a 17-year-old boy from West Chiltington and a 14-year-old boy from Dial Post have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. All four were questioned before being released on bail until 2 July. Officers also seized a quantity of catapults that are currently being examined. Police are still keen to speak to anyone who saw or heard any of the damage being done. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting Operation Argos. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1434 Time: 6.23pm - 7.00pm Location: Semi Detached House - Chevening Close, Crawley Incident: WEATHER RELATED gable end of semi detached house collapsed in high winds - area cordoned off by WSFRS and remaining area of gable end made safe using triple extension ladder and small tools - WrL Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1440 Time: 8.09pm - 8.30pm Location: Moorcroft Close, West Green Incident: WEATHER RELATED tree fallen on to car on driveway - tree removed from car by WSFRS using hydraulic cutting equipment WrL Crawley
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Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1442 Time: 2.51am - 3.38am Location: Rear of House - Larkin Close, Lancing Incident: FIRE shed 8 ft by 10 ft destroyed by fire - 1HR, 2BA used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Lancing, WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1446 Time: 07.26am - 7.56am Location: Lyons Way, Worthing Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - woman extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe - WrL Worthing, WrL Shoreham, HRT Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49004 / 2015 Wanted man Danny Whiting arrested Littlehampton man Daniel Whiting, 21, who was wanted for burglary, has been arrested today. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1464 Time: Dorsten Square, Crawley Location: 4.58pm - 5.18pm Incident: WEATHER RELATED bus shelter panels coming loose in high winds - panels removed by WSFRS - WrL Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: 120515/004 / 2015 Report received: Time: 10.15am Location: Corals betting shop, The Parade, Northgate, Crawley Incident: Crawley betting shop robbery Police are asking for witnesses after a man stole cash after threatening a member of staff with a knife at the Corals betting shop in The Parade, Northgate, Crawley, at about 10.15am. The man jumped over the counter and forced the staff member to open the till and the safe. He ran off with about £650 cash. Police need to speak to anyone who saw what happened or saw the man run off from the shop. A 21-year-old man of no fixed address arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of an offensive weapon has been released on bail until 9 July pending further inquiries and a 25-year-old man from Crawley arrested also on suspicion of robbery has been questioned and released on bail until 12 July. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 0191 of 06/05 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1465 Time: 5.21pm- 5.33pm Location: Office Building - Maltravers Road, Littlehampton Incident: WEATHER RELATED scaffolding around building affected by high winds - scaffolding board removed by WSFRS using ladder WrL Littlehampton SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49003 / 2015 Man arrested for murder of Mark Manning A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder by detectives investigating the disappearance of Lancing man Mark Manning. The 38-year-old from Worthing is currently in custody awaiting questioning after he was detained by officers today. Mark, 54, of Brighton Road, was last seen on 19 April 2014 before his family reported him missing on 22 April. They said it was completely out of character for him to disappear. Officers launched a murder investigation last June. A year on and despite extensive proof of life enquiries and searches, no one has reported hearing from or seeing Mark. His body has not been found. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Mark should ring police on 101 quoting Operation Light or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. 
SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49022 / 2015 Man bailed in Mark Manning murder investigation The 38-year old man arrested on Wednesday 6 May, on suspicion of murder, by detectives investigating the disappearance of Lancing man Mark Manning, has today, 7 May, been released on police bail until 25 June while enquiries continue. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1467 Time: 6.59pm - 7.32pm Location: Block of Flats - Sylvan Road, Sompting Incident: WEATHER RELATED scaffolding around building used as flats affected by high winds - scaffolding boards resecured by WSFRS using small tools - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1477 Time: 20.52pm - 11.32pm Location: Rear of House - Stoneage Close, North Bersted, Bognor Incident: FIRE garden shed and 2 fence panels destroyed by fire - 2HRs used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Bognor
Anyone who sees Skowron or knows where he may be, is asked to call 101, quoting serial 146 of 4/4/2012 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1491 Time: 11.21am - 11.46am Location: A264, Horsham Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 3 persons medically treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene safety maintained by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL Horsham, WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley
Anyone who sees Bill or knows where he is should call 101 quoting serial 1129 of 06/05 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49102 / 2015 Report received: Found - William Johnson A 56-year-old Littlehampton man, William Johnson, known as Bill, reported missing from his home in New Road, on 5 May, has been found safe in Canterbury, Kent. Police would like to thank the media and members of the public for their help in tracing Mr Johnson. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1499 Time: 1.03pm - 1.40pm Location: A24 Southbound, Dial Post Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 1 elderly woman trapped - woman released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - 2 further people medically assessed by ambulance paramedics at the scene WrL Horsham, WrL Partridge Green, HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1520 Time: 10.31pm - 10.47pm Location: Staff Flat Rear of NHS Hospital - Spitalfield Lane, Chichester Incident: FIRE incident involving fire in staff flat involving curtains - extinguished by WSFRS - PPV fan used to ventilate smoke - accidental WrL Chichester return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49025 / 2015 Report received: Man charged with Storrington attack A man has been charged after attacking a woman in a supermarket in Storrington. Michael Spruhan, 52, a machine operator, of Windmill Copse, Storrington has been charged with attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and arson after attacking a woman in Waitrose at aorund 3pm on Wednesday 29 April. Spruhan appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on 1 May and was remanded in custody to appear at Chichester Crown Court on 22 May. Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident or may have any information leading up to it to make contact police on 101 quoting serial 822 of 29/4 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49034a / 2015 Ford absconder recaptured A recent absconder from HMP Ford has been recaptured after a successful joint operation involving Sussex Police, the Metropolitan Police and the prison service. Michael O'Rourke, 36, was recaptured in the Westminster area of London in the early hours of Tuesday 12 May, having absconded on Wednesday 6 May. He has been charged with escaping lawful custody and was remanded to appear in court on Wednesday 13 May. return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1560 Time: 00.42am - 01.35am Location: Business Unit - Fleming Way, Crawley Incident: FIRE electrical oil filled radiator in ground floor corridor on fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSFRS - area ventilated using PPV fan - accidental WrLx2 Crawley
Anyone who sees Bill or knows where he is should call 101 quoting serial 1129 of 06/05 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1576 Time: 5.38pm - 6.14pm Location: A264 Copthorne Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with deer on road - no persons trapped or injured - male deer sadly was injured and was put to sleep at the scene by vet - WrL Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49042 / 2015 Police officers assaulted after being called to domestic abuse incident A 37-year-old woman is being questioned by police after officers called to a report of domestic violence were themselves attacked. Police were called to a home in Melbourne Street, Brighton, at 10.45pm after a report that a woman inside had attacked a number of people including her partner, mother and a 15-year-old girl. Three officers who entered the home were assaulted by a woman who punched them, pulled their hair, spat at them and tried to bite them. The officers had to use incapacitant spray to subdue the woman so she could be arrested. Two of the officers were injured in the assault but were able to continue with their duties. A 37-year-old woman is currently being questioned in custody on suspicion of assault and assaulting police officers. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49041 / 2015 Time: 11pm Location: Cyclepath off Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges Incident: Woman raped on cyclepath in Crawley Police are appealing for information after an 18-year-old woman was raped in Crawley. The victim was walking home after a night out when she was attacked by a man on a cyclepath off Haslett Avenue East in Three Bridges. He raped her and then left. She was found staggering along Haslett Avenue East by a member of the public shortly before 11.30pm. She was treated by paramedics before being taken to a specialist unit that supports the victims of rape and sexual assaults. Officers are trying to find anyone who may have seen the victim in Haslett Avenue East after the attack or the man responsible. Crime scene investigators are currently examining the cyclepath, between Sutherland House and the BMW dealership, for any evidence that could identify the attacker. The incident is not currently being linked to any others. Police need to speak to anyone who used the cyclepath that runs between Furnace Green and Haslett Avenue East on Saturday night or who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting Operation Bowler or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1594 Time: 11.22am - 11.52am Location: Railway Bridge - New Barn Road, Amberley Incident: RTC incident involving lorry in collision with railway bridge - no persons trapped - scene safety maintained by WSFRS - incident left with police and Network Rail - WrL Storrington Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1595 Time: 11.45am - 11.58am Location: A27 Sompting Incident: RTC incident involving car off road - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police WrL Worthing return to previous window
SELSEY LIFEBOAT
Time: 10.36am Incident: Lifeboat launched to vessel aground The RNLI were paged at 10.36a.m. after the 57-foot yacht 'Living the Dream' broadcast an emergency call saying they had run aground south of Selsey Bill. The Lifeboat launched at 10.46a.m. and headed south until a local fishing boat reported that the yacht was in fact one mile to the south west of Selsey Bill. Reached at 10.59a.m. crew checked that the man and woman aboard were well. The skipper thought that the rudder was damaged but reported no ingress of water. The tide was flooding so the ILB crew kedged an anchor out from the yacht and because of the size of the vessel requested that the all-weather Lifeboat remain at readiness to launch. At 12.35 p.m. 'Living the Dream' floated free of the shingle bank and, after checking the engines, steering and any water ingress, the kedged anchor was recovered and the vessel was escorted to the Looe buoys and east towards safe waters then continued her passage to Brighton full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1619 Time: 11.31am - 12.11pm Location: Block of Flats - Squirrel Close, Langley Green Incident: FIRE fire fuelled by gas leaking from burnt internal gas pipe in ceiling of first floor corridor of flats - gas and electrics isolated by WSFRS - 2BA, 1HR used - area cut away and thermal imaging camera used to check ceiling void for damage - accidental WrLx2 Crawley, WrL Horsham Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1623 Time: 12.52pm - 1.17pm Location: Off Nye Road Burgess Hill Incident: FIRE large digger 20% damaged by fire - 2BA, 1HR used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Haywards Heath
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49227 / 2015 Man wanted for Chichester fraud arrested A 60-year-old man, wanted for fraud in relation to unpaid B&Bs bills in Chichester and Swanwick, Hampshire, has been arrested and given conditional bail until 23 June while inquiries continue. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1632 Time: 5.35pm - 5.54pm Location: Breezebush Drive, Bewbush, Crawley Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars and 1 van - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS - 2 men and 1 woman taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police - WrL Crawley, WrL Horsham, HRT Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1633 Time: 5.41pm - 6.58pm Location: Industrial Unit - Arundel Road, Poling Incident: FIRE fire in engine compartment of bus inside industrial unit - 4BA, 1HR used by WSFRS - unit ventilated using 2 PPV fans - 2 men with mild smoke inhalation given oxygen at the scene - accidental - WrL Littlehampton, WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1635 Time: 5.50pm - 6.21pm Location: A23 Cheals Roundabout, Crawley Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police WrL Horsham return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49034a / 2015 Ford absconder recaptured A recent absconder from HMP Ford has been recaptured after a successful joint operation involving Sussex Police, the Metropolitan Police and the prison service. Michael O'Rourke, 36, was recaptured in the Westminster area of London in the early hours having absconded on Wednesday 6 May. He has been charged with escaping lawful custody and was remanded to appear in court on Wednesday 13.
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1670 Time: 11.51am - 12.28pm Location: Domestic Garage - Church Street, Storrington Incident: Dangerous structure car driven through garage and into rear wall of garage - no persons trapped - area cordoned off - car removed from garage wall by WSFRS and salvage carried out - WrL Storrington Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1674 Time: 12.24pm - 12.39pm Location: Robson Road, Goring Incident: RTC incident involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - 1 woman medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1676 Time: 2.34pm - 4.08pm Location: Waste Recycling Centre, Langhurstwood Road, Warnham Incident: FIRE building 100m x 20m used for waste recycling - fire in industrial shredder - 4BA, 1HR used by WSFRS - surrounding area damped down - incident handed back to onsite staff - accidental - WrLx2 Horsham SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49140 / 2015 Report received: 21 May 2015 08:15 Man given community order for drug dealing in Chichester A 19-year-old man who was offering to supply cannabis in Chichester has been given a community order. Bradley Murphy, of Hay Road, Chichester, pleaded guilty to offering to supply cannabis between October 2012 and August 2014 when he appeared at Worthing Magistrates' Court. The court heard that Murphy was arrested when police officers carried out a drugs warrant at his home on Friday 7 November 2014. During the search they found cannabis and associated drug paraphernalia in the garden shed and a large quantity of expensive clothing and trainers in his bedroom. He was given a one-year community order which involved carrying out unpaid work for 120 hours and being under a night time curfew on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for 12 weeks. He was also ordered to pay £85 court costs. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1679 Time: 6.19pm - 7.34pm Location: Semi Detached House - Foxglove Close, Burgess Hill Incident: FIRE 1st floor bedroom 10% damaged by fire and 50% damaged by heat and smoke - 2BA, 2HRs and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - accidental - WrLx2 Burgess Hill - Photo uploading Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1682 Time: 8.13pm - 8.53pm Location: Beauty Salon - The Street, Rustington Incident: FIRE tumble dryer involved in fire - 2BA, 1Co2 extinguisher, 1HR and PPV fan used by WSFRS - tumble dryer removed from building - accidental WrLx2 Littlehampton return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1698 Time: 5.50am - 6.20am Location: Buchan County Park, off A264, Crawley Incident: FIRE 3 golf buggies destroyed by fire - 1HR used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49084 / 2015 Report received: Time: 7.20am Location: Lavant Close and Gossops Drive, Crawley Incident: Attempted robbery of schoolgirl Police are appealing for witnesses after a school girl managed to fight off two would-be robbers in Crawley. The 16-year-old girl was walking to school through the alleyway connecting Lavant Close and Gossops Drive at about 7.20am. Once she reached the end of the alleyway she was pushed to the floor and two men demanded her phone. The victim managed to keep hold of her phone and fought off the suspects. She then ran off. One suspect is described as white, aged in his early 20s, of skinny build, and had a deep voice with a Scottish accent. He wore a red beanie style hat, a black hoody and black tracksuit bottoms which had the word Nike written in large on the top right leg. The other suspect is described as skinny and was wearing a short sleeved black t-shirt. If anyone has any information about this or witnessed the incident please ring 101 quoting serial 0293 of 13/05. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49081 / 2015 Crawley man jailed for intent to supply £104,000 worth of drugs A 20-year-old man from Crawley has been sentenced to two years and six months imprisonment after pleading guilty to drug offences. Ashhaq Khan, of Grace Road, Crawley appeared at Hove Crown Court after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs [cocaine], possession of class B drugs [cannabis] and acquiring/using/possession of criminal property in March. Khan was sentenced to 2 years and 6 months imprisonment at Hove Crown Court today. In December 2014, officers from the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit [SEROCU] assisted by Sussex Police executed a warrant in Perryfield Road, Crawley. For further information, please visit the SEROCU website SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49108 / 2015 Report received: 18 May 2015 11:15 Time: 10.30pm Location: A272 Petersfield Road Incident: Midhurst hit-and-run motorcyclist sought Police are seeking witnesses to a hit-and-run collision at Midhurst involving two motorcyclists, one of whom failed to stop after the incident. A 26-year-old rider, from Liss in Hampshire, suffered a broken ankle and foot, after his red Yiying motorcycle was struck by an unidentified motorbike travelling in the opposite direction on the A272 Petersfield Road, near the junction with June Lane, at 10.30pm. He was taken to the Queen Alexandra hospital in Portsmouth. It is known that the other motorbike, which was dark-coloured, was overtaking a beige Vauxhall Safira at the time, heading towards Midhurst from the Petersfield direction. Anyone who witnessed the collision, saw the vehicles in the area in the time leading up to it or who has any information about the incident, or the rider who failed to stop, is asked to call 101 quoting serial 763 of 14/05. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49085 / 2015 Time: 7.05am Location: BP service station, South Road, Hailsham Incident: Countywide search for gang after robbery in Hailsham Police are appealing for witnesses after three men robbed a delivery driver and stole tens of thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes. At 7.05am today a gang of men in a white Ford Transit van pulled onto the forecourt of the BP service station forecourt in South Road, Hailsham, as a delivery was being made. The men ordered the driver to look away from them and then stole bags of cigarettes from his van. They drove off in their van, which had the registration number VE03 VGG, towards the A22 before stopping in Cacklebury Close. Two of the men then got out of the van and into a silver or grey car before the robbers drove both vehicles away. The men were wearing yellow high visibility jackets, cream trousers and white socks. They were white and possibly Eastern European. The delivery appears to have been targeted by the gang. Detectives believe it could be linked to a robbery in Faversham, Kent, on Monday,11 May. Detective Sergeant Ross Bartlett said- "We think the men may have changed the numberplate of the van since the robbery so I am keen to speak to anyone who may have seen numberplates being changed or who has found any dumped. We are working with colleagues in neighbouring forces to see if the van has left the county but are also searching across Sussex in case they are still here. We urgently need to speak to anyone who may have seen the two vehicles being driven together or anyone who has any information at all. There is no information to suggest the men are violent but if you see them , dont approach them but instead call 999." Anyone with information should call 101, quoting 148 of 14/05 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1752 Time: 10.30am - 10.56am Location: Pub - High Street, East Grinstead Incident: FIRE incident involving Chimney fire - chimney rods, thermal imaging camera and 1HR used by WSFRS WrL East Grinstead SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49092 / 2015 FOUND - Joe French Missing teenager Joe French is safe and well after returning to his home address on Thursday 14 May. The 16-year-old had been reported missing on 6 May. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1770 Time: 10.27pm - 11.23pm Location: B2116 Partridge Green Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with tree - female driver released by WSFRS and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene left with police WrL Partridge Green, WrL Henfield
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Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1773 Time: 03.04am - 4.55am Location: Rear of House - Coolham Road, Brooks Green Incident: FIRE large shed 30% severely damaged by fire - 2HRs used by WSFRS - accidental WrL East Preston, WrL Horsham SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49107 / 2015 High value lawn mowers stolen Police are appealing for information after lawn mowers worth more than £30,000 were stolen from Godfreys, a garden machinery specialist on the A22 at Lower Dicker. Some time between 5.30pm yesterday and 6.45am today five John Deere X590 petrol lawn tractors and a 42-inch cutter deck were stolen. It is believed that the burglars approached the business from Hackhurst Lane and travelled across fields at the rear of the property, cutting hedges to allow them to them to take the machines away. A number of people would have been needed to move the mowers because of their size and weight. The thieves may have used chainsaws to cut through the hedging so these would have made a considerable amount of noise. Anyone with information, or who thinks they may have seen the items for sale, should call 101 quoting serial 269 of 15/05 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49114 / 2015 Time: 7am Location: A22 East Hoathly By-Pass Incident: serious injury crash on A22 Police are trying to find two drivers who may have valuable information about a crash on the A22 at East Hoathly which left another driver with serious injuries. At about 7am a milk float and a van were driving north on the A22 East Hoathly By-Pass when a white Vauxhall Corsa saloon driving south left the road and collided with a tree on its nearside. The Corsa driver, a 21-year old Uckfield man, was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton where his condition is still described as serious. The two drivers, and anyone else who saw what happened, are asked to contact Sussex Police by calling 101, quoting serial 246 of 15/5 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49102 / 2015 Found - William Johnson A 56-year-old Littlehampton man, William Johnson, known as Bill, reported missing from his home in New Road, on 5 May, has been found safe in Canterbury, Kent. Police would like to thank the media and members of the public for their help in tracing Mr Johnson.
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1791 Time: 3.39 - 3.52pm Location: Junction Sea Lane Gardens and Sea Lane, Ferring Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with wall - 2 women released by WSFRS and medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe - WrL Worthing, HRT Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49162 / 2015 Three charged for Midhurst burglary Three men, all from Rugby, Warwickshire appeared in court on Monday, 15 May, charged with burglary. They were arrested following a break-in at a property in Poplar Way, Midhurst. They were stopped in a vehicle and items believed to have been stolen were recovered. All three have been bailed to appear next on 22 July. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49095 / 2015 FOUND - Caylan Park 15-year-old Caylan Park who went missing from his home in Uckfield on Sunday 3 May has been found safe and well in Eastbourne. Police had issued an appeal for his whereabouts on 8 May. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1793 Time: 5.11pm - 17.34pm Location: NHS Hospital - Spitalfield Lane, Chichester Incident: FIRE fire extinguished by staff using Co2 extinguisher - inspection made by WSFRS - accidental WrL Chichester return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49174 / 2015 Time: 1.30am Location: College Lane, Chichester Incident: Man assaulted in Chichester Police are appealing for witnesses after a 20-year-old man was assaulted in College Lane, Chichester. The victim was walking home with a friend after an evening out in the city when he was attacked at 1.30am. He was knocked unconscious and suffered multiple fractures to his jaw that required an operation at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, to insert metal plates A single suspect is believed to have been responsible. He is described as a white man, aged 20-30, 5'4" of stocky build and with short dark hair and dark clothing. Police would like to talk to anyone who was in the area at the time who may have witnessed the incident or seen a small dark coloured car being driven erratically. Anyone able to help is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 736 of 18/5 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1834 Time: 3.57pm - 4.24pm Location: A259 Oving Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 1 woman assisted from car by ambulance paramedics - woman and 2 men taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrLx2 Bognor SELSEY LIFEBOAT
Lifeboat launches to free snagged Yacht The Selsey Lifeboat crew were paged at 9.28 pm. The 29-foot yacht 'Ventus' had snagged a fishing pot line 6.75 miles south south east of Selsey Bill. The crew had tried unsuccessfully to free the line and Solent Coastguard requested the Selsey all-weather Lifeboat to launch to assist them. The Tyne class Lifeboat 'Voluntary Worker' launched at 9.38 p.m. with a crew of seven and was on scene with the yacht by 10.04 p.m.- the yacht was freed from the lines at 10.26 After checking that she had power and steering the yacht continued its passage to the west, escorted by the Lifeboat in case damage had resulted by water ingress. After approximately 5 miles the Lifeboat was released by Solent Coastguard and returned to Selsey full report return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49118 / 2015 Report received: Time: 2am Location: High Street, Littlehampton Incident: Appeal for witnesses to Littlehampton assault Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted when he tried to break up a fight near the Coco Lounge in Littlehampton. The 21-year-old man was repeatedly punched and kicked during the assault and knocked to the ground at about 2am in the High Street. He was knocked unconscious and was taken to hospital for treatment. A man aged 18 from Littlehampton, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, a 21-year-old Bognor man was arrested on suspicion of assault and a woman aged 38 from Littlehampton was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent. They were all released on bail until 15 July. Any witnesses or anyone with information should ring 101 quoting serial 0148 of 17/05 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. HAYLING LIFEBOAT
Time: 12:15 Incident: Lifeboat rescues disabled fishing vessel Coastguards requested lifeboat to assist a fishing vessel, the 'Joshua Morgan' with engine failure. It was west of Selsey Bill and close inshore near the Hounds Rock, so the Atlantic 85, which was still on the slip having just returned from training, was immediately launched and soon reached the stricken vessel. A lifeboat crewman went on board and set a tow and the casualty was towed to her home berth in Bosham. full report SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 12:55 Incident: Lifeboat launched to disabled fishing boat The Shoreham all weather lifeboat was launched to the aid of a disabled fishing boat. The lifeboat crew located the 16ft boat five miles south west of Shoreham Harbour with three people on board. A tow was set up and she was brought back to Shoreham. The inshore lifeboat then launched and took over the tow inside the harbour. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1871 Time: 3.16pm - 3.51pm Location: A272 Junction Wakehurst Lane, Bedham Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 1 of the cars overturned - no persons trapped - 1 man and 1 woman medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrL Petworth, WrL Billingshurst return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1903 Time: 8.02pm - 9.11pm Location: Off Crawley Avenue, Crawley Incident: FIRE portacabin 10m x 3m destroyed by fire - 2BA, 1HR used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition WrL Crawley, WrL Reigate return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1916 Time: 00.32am - 4.25am Location: Four storey block of flats - Beverley Mews, Crawley Incident: FIRE electrical cupboard on fire on third floor of block of flats - cupboard destroyed by fire - 2nd floor electrical cupboard 75% damaged by fire - 10% smoke damage to stairwell - 6BA, 3HRS, Thermal imaging camera and PPV fan used by WSFRS - accidental WrL Crawley, WrL Turners Hill, WrL Reigate, ALP Horsham, WrLx2 Horsham, CU Haywards Heath, Red Cross Support Unit Electricity Board in attendance Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1918 Time: 04.26am - 06.35am Location: Semi detached house - Clun Road, Littlehampton Incident: FIRE 1st floor bedroom on fire - 6BA, 4HRS and 3 thermal imaging cameras used by WSFRS - 1st floor of house 90% damaged by fire - 100% smoke damage to house - cause of fire under investigation WrL x2 Littlehampton, WrL Arundel, WrLx2 Worthing, CU Bognor, FIO Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1928 Time: 7.15am - 8am Location: M23 Northbound Junction 10A Maidenbower to Junction 10 Crawley Incident: RTC incident involving flat bed lorry and slow moving crane - 1 man trapped in van - road temporarily closed in both directions between Crawley and Pease Pottage - man extricated from van by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - man taken to hospital by air ambulance WrL Crawley, WrLx2 Reigate SFRS, WrL East Grinstead Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1930 Time: 8.54am - 9.19am Location: House - Linden Avenue, East Grinstead Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with house - no persons trapped - female driver taken to hospital by ambulance - car made safe by WSFRS - structural engineer ordered - WrLx2 East Grinstead SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49130 / 2015 FOUND - Seren Hudaverdi Metropolitan Officers in Islington were asking for help to locate 15-year-old Seren Hudaverdi who went missing from her West Sussex home on 13 April. Seren has been found safe and well. We thank the media and the public for their assistance.
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1954 Time: 6.41pm - 7.16pm Location: House - Rother Crescent, Crawley Incident: WEATHER RELATED LIGHTNING STRIKE - rafters in house roof affected by lightning strike - ground floor walling and curtain affected by resulting fire - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - area of roof insulation removed and damped down using 1HR - thermal imaging camera used for inspection WrL Crawley
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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49135 / 2015 Cyclist injured in Broadbridge Heath collision Emergency services are on scene of a serious collision involving a cyclist near to Broadbridge Heath. Emergency services were called shortly after 9am to the Newbridge roundabout at Billingshurst Road, the A281 and the A264. The man on the bike has been flown to hospital with serious injuries. The road has been closed in the area while emergency services are on scene. Anyone who saw what happened is urged to contact police on 101 quoting Op Linford. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49137 / 2015 Time: 9.05am Location: Newbridge roundabout near Broadbridge Heath Incident: Appeal for witnesses to collision At around 9.05am at the Newbridge roundabout at the junction of A264 and the A281 Guildford Road, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, a 37-year-old man on a pedal cycle was in collision with a black Audi Q7 car. The cyclist suffered a serious head injury and was airlifted to St George's Hospital at Tooting. Sergeant Neil Cox said: "This was a serious collision and as a result there were some severe delays in the Horsham and Broadbridge Heath areas and Sussex Police would also like to take this opportunity to thank drivers for their patience whilst this collision was being dealt with." If you were a witness please contact Sussex Police via 101 quoting Op Linford or email sussex.pnn.police.uk HAYLING LIFEBOAT
Time: 10.40am Incident: Exhausted Kayaker rescued A kayaker was seen by the public clinging to a buoy just off the beach near the Beachlands Fun Fair. UK Coastguard asked us to assist and we launched the Atlantic 85 which was on the scene in 5 minutes. They discovered a young man who was very tired and cold, close to hypothermia clinging desperately to the buoy. He was taken on board together with his kayak and the lifeboat returned to the station where the man was warmed up with blankets and a hot drink. He recovered quickly and a crew member took him and his kayak back to his holiday let, very grateful for his rescue. full report Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1983 Time: 2.58pm - 3.19pm Location: A259 Colworth Incident: RTC incident involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police WrL Bognor SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49215 / 2015 Bognor man convicted of assaulting Chichester taxi driver A taxi ride from Portsmouth to Chichester proved very expensive for a passenger who assaulted the driver at the end of his journey. Elliott Purser, 22, of Lichfield Gardens, Aldwick, Bognor Regis, took the trip in February 2015 after a night out in Portsmouth. On arrival in Chichester and after arguing with driver Gabriel Muntaneau, Purser became violent and punched him in the head. He appeared before Chichester magistrates today and denied a charge of assault by beating. But he was found guilty and given an 18 month condtional discharge. He was also told he must pay prosecution costs of £620, a victim surcharge of £15 and compensation of £50 to his victim. A collection order was made. After the case, the officer who arrested Purser, PC Matt Chamberlain, said- "Thanks to closed circuit television cameras inside the taxi we were able to prosecute Purser even though he denied the attack." Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 1990 Time: 8.40pm - 10.10pm Location: Rear of House - Monteswood Lane, Lindfield Incident: FIRE large duck shed severely damaged by fire [no ducks involved] - 6 LPG cylinders also on fire - 200m safety cordon established - cylinders extinguished and cooled by WSFRS - 2BA, 1 fixed HR , 2HR and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - accidental WrL x2 Haywards Heath, WrL Burgess Hill, WrC Burgess Hill SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49143 / 2015 Time: 7.30pm Location: Orion Close, Hailsham Incident: seven-year-old in collision with car Police are asking for witnesses after a seven-year-old boy was in collision with a car in Orion Close, Hailsham. The boy from Hailsham was on a scooter when he collided with a Toyota Yaris at 7.30pm. The air ambulance landed as he had suffered a fractured leg but he was taken to the Conquest Hospital at St Leonards by road ambulance. Police are asking forany witnesses who saw the boy moments before the collision or anyone who saw the actual collision to contact them on 101 quoting serial 1389 of 20/05. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2033 Time: 9.53pm - 10.42pm Location: West End Lane Junction, Lawyers Lane, Henfield Incident: RTC incident involving car overturned in dry ditch - female driver released from car using hydraulic rescue equipment by WSFRS and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe - WrL Henfield, WrL Storrington SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49157 / 2015 Time: 10pm Location: Warren Court, Lancing Incident: Man stabbed during burglary in Lancing Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed during a burglary at a house in Lancing. At about 10pm a group of teenagers entered a home in Warren Court and attacked the resident. The attackers stole a mobile phone and fled. The 43-year-old victim suffered a stab wound to the chest and cuts to his face and was flown to Royal Sussex County Hospital for treatment. He is currently in a serious but stable condition. Two 16-year-old boys from Lancing have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary. Both are currently in custody being questioned. Officers are currently in the area speaking to potential witnesses and gathering evidence. Police need to speak to anyone who was in Warren Court on Thursday night and saw a group of teenagers acting suspiciously or running away from the road at some point around 10pm. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 1581 of 21/05 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2054 Time: 11.52am - 2.34pm Location: A272 Bolney Incident: FIRE line painting lorry and 7 LGP cylinders destroyed by fire - road closed and safety cordon in place 2BA, 3HRs and fixed HR used by WSFRS - accidental WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Burgess Hill, WrC Burgess Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2062 Time: 1.40pm - 2.26pm Location: Kilnmead Road Junction Woolborough Road, Crawley Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 2 persons extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - total of 3 persons taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe - WrL East Grinstead, WrL Reigate SFRS, HRT Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49192 / 2015 West Sussex burglaries arrest Police today executed a stolen goods warrant at an address in Halnaker where, following a search, a quantity of stolen property was recovered. A 37-year old man was arrested on suspicion of several burglaries in the Chichester district, relating to thefts of agricultural equipment, and was later released on police bail until 22 July while enquiries continue Police are working to identify the owners of the items that were recovered. BRIGHTON LIFEBOAT
Time: 13:44 Incident: Lifeboat launched to yacht in difficulty Brighton's inshore lifeboat Random Harvest was launched at 1.44pm to a 25ft yacht in difficulty. Solent Coastguard requested the RNLI lifeboat to launch after the crew of the yacht dialled 999 to raise the alarm. The lifeboat arrived on-scene at 1.36pm and it was quickly established that the 4 crew aboard the yacht were inexperienced and out on their first passage. Two lifeboat crew were placed on board the yacht, to carry out a primary check on all crew to see if any medical assistance was required. On completion of the checks it was understood that two crew were suffering from sea-sickness and one crew member was covered in petrol with possible burns. Two of the casualties were transferred to the lifeboat and taken to Brighton Marina for further medical assistance. The lifeboat then returned to the broken down yacht, established a tow and brought the yacht back to Brighton Marina. The inexperienced crew received safety advice from Newhaven coastguard and the lifeboat was released at 2.56pm. full report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49181 / 2015 Time: 2pm Location: Heene Road, Worthing Incident: Cyclist suffers serious head injury A cyclist suffered serious head and facial injuries when he was in collision with a car in Worthing. The 24-year-old rider, from Worthing, was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton following the collision in Heene Road at the junction with Rowlands Road at 2.02pm. He is recovering after an operation to treat a brain injury. The driver of the other vehicle, a green Ford Mondeo, a 66-year-old man from Worthing was uninjured. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call 101 quoting serial 819 of 22/05 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk
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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49176 / 2015 Report received: Time: 10.24am Location: A259, Bognor Road, Chichester Incident: Motorcyclist seriously injured in A259 Chichester crash A motorcyclist was seriously injured when he was in collision with a van on the A259 at Chichester. The collision happened at 10.24am outside the garden centre in Bognor Road. The 52-year-old motorcyclist from Chichester was travelling south on a red Honda Fireblade when it was in collision with a white Ford Transit Curtainside van. The motorcyclist was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital with serious injuries including multiple fractures to his side. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Dusk or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: PR 7288 Time: 3.30pm Location: Shellbridge Road, Slindon Incident: FIRE A fire crew from Chichester attended Shellbridge Road Slindon at 3.30pm where a 15 year old boy had suffered burns to his leg after attempting to light a barbeque with petrol. The boy was taken to Brighton hospital by ambulance for treatment. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2105 Time: 7.48pm - 8.11pm Location: Rear of House Burleigh Way, Crawley Down Incident: FIRE shed destroyed by fire - 1HR used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL East Grinstead return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49183 / 2015 Time: 1am Location: West Sands Caravan Park, Selsey Incident: Woman charged with being drunk in charge of a child after Selsey crash A woman is to appear in court charged with drink driving and being drunk in charge of a child, following an incident in Selsey. At 1am a Ford Focus saloon being driven along Nab Tower Lane on the West Sands Caravan Park at Selsey, overturned on to its side..The six occupants, two women aged 36 and 35, and four children - two girls, one aged three and the other aged eight, and two boys, one aged six and the other aged nine - were all unhurt. All come from Sutton in Surrey. Kristiane Larsson, 36, a cleaner, of Rose Hill, Sutton, was arrested and charged with drink-driving and with being drunk in charge of a child under seven. She is due to appear at Worthing Magistrates Court on 9 June. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2120 Time: 11.11am - 1.19pm Location: Buchan County Park off Horsham Road, Broadfield Incident: FIRE 50mx50m of heathland destroyed by fire - 4HRs used by WSFRS WrL Crawley, L4T Crawley, L4T Horsham SELSEY LIFEBOAT
Time: 4.16pm Incident: Lifeboats search for vessel in distress The crew were paged at 4.16 p.m. after the spoken word 'Mayday' was heard by several other craft in the area of the Solent. The all-weather Lifeboat, 'Voluntary Worker', launched at 4.28 p.m. and headed to a position given by Solent Coastguard, which was to the west of Selsey Bill. The Lifeboat was asked to search from that position along the coast to Chichester Harbour then step out half a mile and return. This search pattern was completed out to 5 miles off the coast. Bembridge Lifeboat was also launched to conduct a similar search north of their station and west towards Langstone Harbour, and Yarmouth Lifeboat was launched to conduct a search in the western Solent. The Coastguard Helicopter was also searching the Eastern Solent. The weather on scene was wind 2-3 south westerly, smooth sea state with good visibility. At 7.41 p.m., with the area comprehensively searched by all the rescue craft, Solent Coastguard terminated the search. full report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49266 / 2015 Report received: 4 June 2015 15:02 Time: 11.25pm Sunday 24 May Location: Longford Road, Bognor Incident: Two assaulted in Bognor Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were assaulted in Longford Road, Bognor. The pair who were in the company of another man and a woman were attacked while walking home at about 11.25pm. Both victims were approached by the suspect after a brief verbal exchange. They were struck over the head with what is thought to be a metal bar repeatedly. One received a 5cm cut to the top of his head and the other a cut to the forehead. A 32-year-old man from Bognor Regis, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. He was questioned and bailed until 13 July. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1552 of 24/05 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2162 Time: 10.43am - 11.23am Location: Rear of House - The Willows, Storrington Incident: FIRE 2 children with burns caused by exploding aerosol in garden fire pit - fire pit extinguished by WSFRS - both children taken to hospital by ambulance - accidental - WrL Storrington, FIO SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49175 / 2015 Time: 2.58pm Incident: Cocking crash A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a wall on the A286 at Cocking Hill. Emergency services were called to the scene outside Cocking Post Office at 2.58pm. The 26-year-old rider from Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire suffered serious leg and rib injuries and was airlifted to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for treatment. The motorcycle, a blue Yamaha R1, was seriously damaged in the incident, close to the junction of Mill Lane. Police would like to hear from any witnesses to the collision or who may have seen the motorbike being ridden in the company of others in the area in the time leading up to it. Please call 101 quoting serial 886 of 25/05 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: PR 7287 Location: The Willows, Storrington Incident: children injured by aerosol explosion Two children have been taken to hospital after a aerosol of hair spray exploded on a garden fire pit in front of them. The boy and girl had been playing around the embers of the fire pit in their garden in The Willows, Storrington when the hairspray can overheated and exploded. The 12 year old boy suffered extensive burns to about 40 per cent of his body, while his 14 year old sister received superficial burns to her knees and hands. Both were taken to Worthing Hospital for treatment. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49173 / 2015 Time: 10pm Location: Rona Close, Crawley Incident: Possible abduction in Crawley Detectives are investigating an altercation between three men just before 10pm in Rona Close, off Lismore Crescent, Crawley Police believe a man may have been forced into a vehicle, possibly a Silver BMW, before being driven away. Police need to find out who the man is and need to speak to him in order to establish that he is safe and well. Any information that can assist with enquiries is welcomed. The vehicle will be distinctive as it had damage to the front windscreen. Police are treating this as a serious incident and appealing for anyone who might know who was in the car, or where they could be, to make contact. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting Operation Caesar or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2195 Time: 8.25am - 10.37am Location: Business Units - Discovery Park, Gatwick Road, Crawley Incident: FIRE smoke logging to ground floor and 1st floor toilet area of 3 storey business unit used as offices - BA and 2 thermal imaging cameras used by WSFRS and electrics isolated - fire in electrical extractor unit above ground floor toilet area - fire extinguished using 8 BA, 2 CO2 extinguishers and 2HRs - 4 further units were affected by smoke and ventilated by WSFRS using PPV fan - accidental WrLx2 Crawley, WrL Horsham, WrL Reigate SFRS, CU Haywards Heath, L4T Haywards Heath SELSEY LIFEBOAT
Time: 1.07 p.m Incident: Selsey Lifeboat launches to boat after fire The 26-foot sailing boat 'Bluebell' with two adults on board were 1½ miles south west of Selsey Bill had suffered a fire. The volunteer crew were paged at 1.07 p.m. after the skipper of the 'Bluebell' phoned the emergency services after his VHF radio failed due to the fire. He had managed to put the fire out using a fire blanket and sea water but sustained a burn to his hand. The Lifeboat launched at 1.11 p.m. and proceeded to the vessel, arriving on scene at 1.20 p.m. A first-aider from the Lifeboat was transferred to the casualty to assess the burns and confirmed that no evacuation was required. The Bluebell had left Brighton bound for Portsmouth but was making no headway against the tide and wind and so the helmsman of the Lifeboat decided to tow the vessel towards Chichester Harbour. Solent Coastguard arranged for the Chichester Harbour patrol boat to rendezvous with the Lifeboat and casualty 2 miles south east of the Chichester bar beacon to transfer the tow. full report return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2230 Time: 00.53am - 1.24am Location: Retail Park - Portfield Way, Chichester Incident: FIRE large industrial bin alight in retail park - 1 HR used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrL Chichester Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2232 Time: 8.22am - 9.29am Location: Durbans Road, Wisborough Green Incident: RTC incident involving van in collision with tree - no persons trapped - 2 men given 1st aid by WSFRS and medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - both men taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Billingshurst, WrL Horsham, HRT Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49194 / 2015 Report received: 27 May 2015 Murder victim's funeral to be held in Berlin The funeral of Janet Müller, whose body was found in a burnt out car in Ifield on 13 March, is in Berlin, Germany, on Friday 29 May. Police are still very keen to learn about her last movements between leaving Millview Hospital in Portslade and the discovery of her body in Ifield. The images show her walking in Portslade - in a subway at 10.33pm on Thursday, March 12; the second in Station Road at 12.28am and the final one walking east towards Brighton and crossing Sackville Gardens near the BP garage at 12.55am. The video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/_k7S7jUuS30. If you saw her in the area around those times or perhaps a little later, please call 101 quoting Operation Madeira. Even if you think you may have seen her or that your sighting was only brief, please do call as your information could prove very important. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Christopher Jeffrey-Shaw, 26, of Lakeside, Beckenham, London, who is charged with Janet's murder, is due to appear for a plea and case management hearing at Guildford Crown Court on 4 June.
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2254 Time: 5.26pm - 5.58pm Location: Nature Reserve off Owlbeech Way, Horsham Incident: FIRE area of heathland and logs alight -countryside ranger in attendance - fire extinguished by WSFRS using water sprayer back packs - deliberate ignition - WrL Horsham, L4T Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2255 Time: 6.56pm - 7.15pm Location: Rear of House - Palmerston Avenue, Goring Incident: FIRE garden shed 50% damaged by fire - 2BA, 2HRS used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2266 Time: 8.09pm - 9.13pm Location: Off A259 Rustington By Pass Rustington Incident: FIRE approx 2 to 3 tonnes of waste on fire - 3HRs used by WSFRS - remainder of burning waste turned over and damped down WrL East Preston, WrL Littlehampton Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2269 Time: 9.22pm - 10.26pm Location: Detached House - Firtoft Close, Burgess Hill Incident: FIRE ground floor of house involved in fire - 6BA, 4HRs used by WSFRS - cause of fire under investigation WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Hurstpierpoint, WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Partridge Green, CU Haywards Heath, WrL East Grinstead, FIO return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2293 Time: 11.55am - 12.24pm Location: A272 Rogate Incident: RTC incident involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - 1 man assisted from car by WSFRS and treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe - incident left with police - WrL Midhurst, WrL Petersfield SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49213 / 2015 Time: 12.24pm Location: A275, Sheffield Green Incident: Woman seriously injured in A275 Sheffield Green collision Two people were taken to hospital after a car they were travelling in rolled after being involved in a collision near Sheffield Park. Emergency services were called to Sheffield Green at 12.24pm. A man and a woman were freed from the rolled car, a Toyota Avensis, by firefighters and taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. The woman passenger's injuries were described as serious, but not thought to be life-threatening. The male driver sustained minor injuries. The occupants of the other vehicle involved, a Land Rover Discovery, were treated at the scene for minor injuries. The vehicles involved were recovered and the road was reopened around 3.40pm. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call 101 quoting serial 582 of 28/05. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2302 Time: 1.47pm - 2.29pm Location: Dorking Road, Kingsfold Incident: RTC incident involving car and 4x4 pick up vehicle - 1 woman extricated from car by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Horsham, HRT Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49218 / 2015 Time: 8.20pm Location: Ringmer Road, West Tarring Incident: Violent disturbance, West Tarring, Worthing Shortly after 8.20pm police were called to a property in Ringmer Road, West Tarring, Worthing, after reports of a disturbance. Officers went in and found a 40-year-old woman semi-conscious with serious head and facial injuries. A 28-year-old man and a 55-year-old man also present were both arrested on suspicion of assault. The injured woman was taken by ambulance to Worthing Hospital. Police are now investigating and have been carrying out house-to-house enquiries to establish exactly what happened. Anyone who saw or heard anything, or who may have other information, is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1451 of 28/5 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2335 Time: 4.19pm - 10.47pm Location: Amenity Site - Metcalf Way, Crawley Incident: FIRE single storey recycling centre containing refuse and heavy goods lorries - 1 lorry in building on fire - building heavily smoke logged - 75% of lorry trailer damaged by fire - lorry removed from building - 100% of building smoke logged, 20% of building damaged by heat - 45 BA, 1 triple extension ladder, 1 ALP, 6 HRS, 3 fixed HRs , and 60 litres of foam, 2 PPV fans used by WSFRS WrLx2 Crawley, WrL Reigate SFRS, WrL East Grinstead, WrC Burgess Hill, ALP Horsham, cu Haywards Heath , L4T Haywards Heath, WrL Horsham, WrL Partridge Green, WrL Burgess Hill, WrL East Grinstead, WrL Worthing, BASU Shoreham, Red Cross Support Unit SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49227 / 2015 Man sought for Chichester fraud is arrested A 60-year-old man, wanted for fraud in relation to unpaid B&Bs bills in Chichester and Swanwick, Hampshire, has been arrested and given conditional bail until 23 June while inquiries continue.
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SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49239a / 2015 FOUND - Celso Dias Missing Horsham teenager, Celso Dias, 16, was located safe and well in London in the early hours of Monday morning 1 June. Thanks to everyone who has been helping us look out for him. Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2374 Time: 10.10pm - 10.27pm Location: Rear of House - Sissinghurst Close, Pound Hill Incident: FIRE shed fire caused by barbeque - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - damaged areas damped down and cut away - accidental WrLx2 Crawley Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2377 Time: 10.41pm - 11.23pm Location: Marine Drive, East wittering Incident: FIRE shed destroyed by fire -neighbours adjacent shed 25% damaged by fire - frontage of 2 houses affected by radiated heat - 2 HRS, 1 ladder and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL East Wittering, WrL Chichester return to previous window
Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: Time: 00.57am - 1.14am Location: Shop - Pound street, Petworth Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with building - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL Petworth Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2385 Time: 7.57am - 8.49am Location: A272 Coneyhurst Incident: RTC incident involving car overturned - no persons trapped - female driver medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Billingshurst, WrL Horsham, HRT Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2390 Time: 12.04pm - 12.57pm Location: A23 Northbound Handcross to Pease Pottage Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with central reservation of road - 1 woman extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic and electronic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley, WrL Reigate SFRS, WrL Worthing Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2404 Time: 2.48pm - 3.19pm Location: East Street, Turners Hill Incident: RTC incident involving car overturned - no persons trapped - 1 woman treated at the scene by WSFRS and handed into the care of ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrL Turners Hill Fire & Rescue - Call Ref: 2412 Time: 7.59pm - 9.22pm Location: Bungalow - Clay Lane, Fishbourne Near Chichester Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - kitchen fire - fortunately, the bungalow was protected by a Careline System with a specially linked smoke alarm - this meant that an operator at a 24-hr monitoring centre was automatically alerted to the fire and could place the emergency 999 call to the fire service- elderly female occupier rescued from bungalow by WSFRS and taken to hospital by ambulance - 2BA, 1HR and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - accidental - WrLx2 Chichester SEE ABOVE Fire & Rescue Report - Call Ref: PR 7309 Elderly lady rescued in Fishbourne An elderly woman was rescued from a kitchen fire last night thanks to a specialist smoke alarm fitted by the fire service in her Fishbourne home. Two fire crews from Chichester were called to the bungalow on Clay lane at 8pm after cooking caught fire and spread to nearby newspapers filling her home with toxic black smoke. Fortunately, because West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service had carried out a Home Fire Safety Check at the property in July last year, the bungalow was 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. Arriving within 7 minutes of the 999 call, firefighters wearing breathing apparatus immediately entered the property and rescued the 87 year old occupier, who was confused and suffering with smoke inhalation. She was given oxygen therapy at the scene before being taken to hospital. The crews then swiftly extinguished the fire with a hose reel stopping it spreading beyond the kitchen. To find out if you, or a relative or neighbour, may be eligible for a Home Fire Safety Check call 0845 872 9719 or visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire return to previous window | PREVIOUS MONTH | NEXT MONTH 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 remember to refresh page...CLICK HERE. Not all call outs are listed - Only reported incidents are logged here index
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