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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: 2429 Time: 8.24am - 9.12am Location: Junction Harbolets Road and West Chiltington Lane, Broadford Bridge Incident: RTC incident involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - 1 woman treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS WrL Billingshurst , WrL Storrington, HRT Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49233 / 2015 Time: 9.50am Incident: Car crash in Ash Lane, Rustington Police are appealing for witnesses after a car crashed into a lamppost and a tree in Ash Lane, Rustington. The black Vauxhall Astra travelling northbound crashed at the junction with Woodlands Avenue at about 9.50am. The 26-year-old man from Worthing who was driving the Astra was flown to St George's Hospital in London suffering from a serious head injury. The road has been closed between the junctions with The Street and the Mill Lane roundabout. The road is expected to be reopened at about 12.30pm. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting Operation Langside. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2431 Time: 10.13am - 10.47am Location: Ash Lane, Rustington Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with lamp post - male driver released by WSFRS and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe - WrLx2 Littlehampton, HRT Worthing
As a family we would like to thank the police for all their ongoing support and assistance since the incident happened. We will now have to come to terms with our loss and the sentence given, before moving forward in the knowledge that Dad's life, achievements and exceptional spirit will live strong in our memories forever."
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2254 Time: 3.27pm - 5.45pm Location: 2 Semi Detached Houses - New Barn Lane, Felpham Incident: FIRE roof space of 2 semi detached houses on fire - 28 BA, 5 HRS, 2 Ladders, 1 ALP , 2 thermal imaging cameras used by WSFRS - 100% of roof space of both houses damaged by fire - remainder of houses damaged by heat smoke and water - salvage undertaken WrLx2 Bognor, WrL Littlehampton, WrL Chichester, WrL Arundel, CU Bognor, BASU Chichester, ALP Southsea, WrL Southsea FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: Time: 4.02pm - 5pm Location: A24 Findon Valley Road, Worthing Incident: RTC incident involving minibus and motorbike - road closed by police - mini bus stabilised by WSFRS - male motorcyclist treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital by air ambulance - WrL Worthing, HRT Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2467 Time: 11.21pm - 11.54pm Location: 1st Floor Flat - Bucknor Close, Aldwick Incident: FIRE kitchen of 1st floor flat involved in fire - 2BA, 1HR and thermal imaging camera use by WSFRS - remainder of flat damaged by smoke - PPV fan used to ventilate - damaged areas damped down and cut away -accidental - WrLx2 Bognor, Red Cross Support Unit return to previous window 
SUSSEX POLICE report Drink Driver in court Car dealer Simon Shanly was arrested at 12.10am after his Ford Mondeo crossed onto the wrong side of the A27 at Arundel as he went over a hill and crashed into a Nissan Note coming in the opposite direction. When officers arrived, Shanly had fled the scene but they found him apparently sleeping in a puddle in a patch of trees nearby. The 52-year-old could not stand on his own, was slurring his words and his eyes were glazed. Tests showed Shanly had 98 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millitres of his breath - almost three times the legal limit. Shanly, of Church Road, Yapton, pleaded guilty to drink-driving and driving without insurance when he appeared at Worthing Magistrates Court on 18 June. He was banned from driving for 48 months and ordered to do 160 hours of community service. He was also ordered to pay a total of £295. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2469 Time: 3.22am - 6.09am Location: Bungalow - The Bridle Way, Hambrook Incident: FIRE link porch way to bungalow well alight on arrival of WSFRS - garage and porch 30% damaged by fire and 50% damaged by heat and smoke - 6BA, 3HRS, 1 ladder and 2 thermal imaging cameras used by WSFRS WrLx2 Chichester, WrL Emsworth HFRS, WrL Havant HFRS, CU Bognor FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2474 Time: 8.23am - 10.21am Location: River off London Road, Hassocks Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE 5 year old horse in river approx 2 foot deep - vet in attendance - horse removed from river under vets guidance by TRU officers using unimog vehicle and dry suits - horse left in the care of vet - TRU Officers Photo available FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2492 Time: 10.07pm - 11.09pm Location: Mid Terraced House - The Quadrant, Goring Incident: FIRE 1st floor bedroom involved in fire caused by discarded cigarette - 1st floor of house severely 100% damaged by fire and heat - ground floor smoke logged - 6BA, 4HRs and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - smoke ventilated using PPV fan - all persons accounted for WrLx3 Worthing, WrL Lancing, Red Cross Support Unit Photos available FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2481 Time: 3.03pm - 3.26pm Location: A27 near Sainsbury's Roundabout, Chichester Incident: RTC incident involving car and motorbike - motorcyclist medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS WrL Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49252 / 2015 A24 blocked southbound At 3.20pm a car collided with a lamp-post on the A24 close to the Great Daux roundabout, Dorking Road, Warnham, near Horsham. No one was hurt but the lamp-post fell across both lanes of the dual carriageway, blocking the A24 southbound. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area because of traffic congestion. The lamp-post has now been cleared from the road. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49254 / 2015 Crash at Spear Hill, Ashington Women trapped as two cars collide at Spear Hill, Ashington Emergency services are at Spear Hill, Ashington, near Pulborough, at its junction with the B2133 Billingshurst Road after two cars collided at 3.45pm. Two women are reported to be trapped in the vehicles, a Peugeot and a Fiat Panda. The road is completely blocked. SEE ABOVE FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2483 Time: 3.53pm - 4.23pm Location: Dachs Junction of B2133 and Spear Hill, Ashington Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - cars stabilised by WSFRS and 2 women assisted from cars by ambulance paramedics and WSFRS - both women taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police - WrL Storrington, WrL Horsham, HRT Worthing return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49263 / 2015 FOUND - James Kennedy James Kennedy, 52, who was reported missing on 26 May, has been found safe and well. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49258 / 2015 Charged with Crawley rape A 27 year old appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court charged with the rape of an 18-year-old woman in Crawley on 9 May. He was arrested following information received after an appeal to locate him for questioning in connection with the incident. He was remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on 26 June. SEE ABOVE 23 November 2015 BRIGHTON CROWN COURT report Kamil Gryszkiewicz cleared of raping teenager in Crawley A man has been cleared of raping a teenager in West Sussex. Kamil Gryszkiewicz, 27, was found not guilty of one count of rape following a trial at Brighton Crown Court. He had always denied attacking the 18-year-old woman as she walked along a path off Haslett Avenue East, in Three Bridges, Crawley, on 9 May.
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FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2532 Time: 00.36am - 1.42am Location: Compound off Peeks Brook Lane, Shipley Bridge Incident: FIRE fire in compound fence made from railway sleepers - fire extinguished by WSFRS - accidental WrL Crawley, WrL Reigate FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2547 Time: 12.39pm - 13.23pm Location: Rear of Buildings - Station Road, Burgess Hill Incident: FIRE out of control bonfire extinguished by WSFRS using 1 HR - area damped down and turned over - WrLx2 Burgess Hill SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49280 / 2015 Driver banned after twice refusing to be tested for drugs A 40-year-old man has been banned from the roads after he refused to allow officers to test if he had been drug-driving. Carlo Poceschi was seen driving erratically in his Ford Fiesta on the A24 at Southwater shortly before 8pm on 12 March. Officers saw him driving slowly and serving from lane to lane so pulled him over. Poceschi struggled to walk so officers used a new DrugWipe roadside testing kit which confirmed that he had cocaine in his system. He was arrested but refused to provide a sample that would have allowed officers to confirm whether or not he had an illegal level of drugs in his bloodstream. Poceschi was then charged with failing to provuide a specimen for analysis and was released on bail. Less than two weeks later, Poceschi was found sat behind the wheel of a Ford Fiesta that had collided with a van at 7.50am on 25 March in Balcombe Road, Crawley. He was unable to follow basic requests at the roadside so was arrested but then refused to answer questions in custody and failed to provide a specimen for analysis. Poceschi, of The Green, Crawley, pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to provide a specimen when he appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court today. He was banned from driving for 24 months, fined £220 and ordered to pay £100 costs and a £20 victim surcharge. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2560 Time: 4.03pm - 4.29pm Location: Front garden of House - Kelmscott Rise, Broadfield, Crawley Incident: FIRE out of control bonfire in front garden extinguished by WSFRS using 1 HR - WrL Crawley FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2566 Time: 6.44pm - 8.30pm Location: detached House - Backwoods lane, Lindfield Incident: FIRE fuse box in ground floor boiler room involved in fire - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - power isolated to street and house by UK Power Networks - fuse box inspected by WSFRS using thermal imaging camera and damaged areas removed - 1 Co2 extinguisher used due to electrics arcing - incident left with UK Power Networks - accidental WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Burgess Hill, Red Cross Support Unit FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2568 Time: 7.11pm - 7.47pm Location: Detached House - Talbot Lane, Horsham Incident: FIRE ground floor kitchen involved in fire - 1 elderly woman assisted from building by WSFRS and medically checked at the scene by ambulance paramedics - 2BA, 1HR used to extinguish fire - ground and 1st floor smoke damaged - smoke ventilated using PPV fan and salvage undertaken - accidental - WrL Horsham, WrL Crawley return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: PR 7333 Time: 4:23pm Location: House, Hog Lane, Amberley Incident: FIRE FATAL Fatal house fire in Amberley A lady, now named as Elisabeth Belcher, in her 70's, has died following a house fire in Hog Lane, Amberley earlier today. West Sussex FIRE & RESCUE Service received the first call from an automatic alarm at 4:23pm and further 999 calls from neighbours. Five fire engines were sent and two remain at the scene dealing with hot spots and working with police and fire investigators to establish the cause. Further details will be released in due course. SEE ABOVE FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2597 Time: 4.23pm- 6.21pm Location: Thatched House - Hog Lane, Amberley Incident: FIRE FATAL sadly the elderly female occupier was confirmed deceased at the scene - 20% of ground floor of house damaged by fire - remainder of ground floor 100% smoke damaged - 1st floor 100% lightly smoke damaged - cause of fire under investigation WrL Storrington, WrL Littlehampton, WrL Chichester, WrL Arundel, WrL Worthing, CU Bognor, FIO SEE ABOVE FIRE & RESCUE - PR Ref: PR 7336 Smoking believed to be cause of Amberley fatal fire A fire which claimed the life of a woman in Amberley is believed to have been started accidentally by smoking materials. West Sussex FIRE & RESCUE Service was called to the detached thatched cottage on Hog Lane at 4.23pm on Friday following an automatic fire alarm call. A fire crew from Storrington arrived within 13 minutes of the 999 call followed by further crews from Chichester, Littlehampton, Arundel and Worthing. On arrival firefighters were presented with a well-developed fire on the ground floor of the cottage. A team wearing breathing apparatus entered the property to find the occupier, a woman in her 70s in the smoke-logged living room. Sadly, she was already deceased. The fire was extinguished using four hose reels and four jets. Fire Investigation Officer Lee Spencer-Smith said afterwards- "Following a joint investigation with Sussex Police we believe the fire to have started accidentally, in this case by smoking materials. This is a very sad way for this lady's life to end and our thoughts are with her family at this time." Smoking is still the biggest cause of death in accidental house fires in West Sussex and nationally. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49278 / 2015 FOUND - James Bartlett Missing 34-year-old James Bartlett from Worthing has been found safe and well in Hove. Thanks to the media and the public for their help tracing him. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: x / 2015 Arrests for Drink Driving Branislav Balaz, 46, was arrested at 10.10pm. He had 77 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of his breath - more than twice the 35 microgrammes legal limit. He had already served a 12-month drink-driving ban after he was caught drink-driving in June 2012. Balaz pleaded guilty to drink-driving when he appeared before Magistrates on 24 June. He was banned from driving for 36 months and ordered to pay a total of £365. Frederick Humphrey was arrested at 11.25am on 5 June after officers were tipped off that he was drink-driving. The officers stopped Humphrey's Toyota Rav4 in Rose Green Road, Bognor Regis, and the 66-year-old failed a breath test. He had 42 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of his breath. Humphrey, of Pagham Road, Bognor Regis, pleaded guilty to drink-driving when he appeared at Worthing Magistrates' Court on 23 June. He was banned from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay £465. Garikai Midzi, 33, was arrested at 11.20pm on 5 June after he was seen speeding in an Audi A3 in Wey Hill, Haslemere. He had 47 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of his breath. Midzi, of Chestnut Avenue, Haslemere, pleaded guilty to drink-driving when he appeared at Worthing Magistrates' Court on 23 June. He was banned from driving for 14 months and ordered to pay £692. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2606 Time: 7.13pm - 9.30pm Location: River North of Houghton Bridge, Houghton Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE cow in river - cow removed from river by TRU officers using dry suits and small tools - cow left with farmer TRU Officers return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49288 / 2015 Time: 2am Location: Beach Green car park, Brighton Road, Lancing Incident: Street robbery in Lancing Police are investigating a street robbery which occurred during the early hours in Brighton Road, Lancing, and which left the victim with serious head injuries. A 24-year-old man was walking along Brighton Road near the Beach Green car park at around 2am when he was approached by a man who stopped and spoke to him. A second man appeared and struck him on the head before both attacked him and demanded money. Items were stolen from the victim before the his attackers fled on foot. He managed to reach his home and called for an ambulance. After initially being taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, he was transferred to the High Hurstwood neurological unit at Haywards Heath where he is still being treated. Two 18-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and bailed until 3 August while enquiries continue. Detective Constable Andy Roe, of Worthing CID, said: "This was a particularly vicious attack and we are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information about this incident." They are asked to phone 101, quoting serial 150 of 6/6 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2642 Time: 4.11pm - 4.59pm Location: Railway Embankment off Sloop Lane, Scaynes Hill Incident: FIRE area of railway embankment on fire - back pack water sprayer used by WSFRS - accidental WrL Haywards Heath FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2643 Time: 4.35pm - 4.45pm Location: Queens Road, Worthing Incident: FIRE bin fire caused by disposable barbeque - fire extinguished by WSFRS using buckets of water - accidental WrL Worthing return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49299 / 2015 Time: 00.15am - Location: Hornet, Chichester Incident: Chichester woman assaulted Police are seeking witnesses to an incident in The Hornet, Chichester, in the early hours in which a woman was assaulted. At around a quarter past midnight the victim was arguing with a man who then pushed and punched her outside the Majestic Wines shop. The victim, a 27-year-old woman with long blonde hair, wearing black clothes and sandals, and carrying a yellow handbag, was not injured. It is thought the incident involved a domestic dispute. A 29-year-old man who tried to intervene was also assaulted. He sustained facial injuries and was treated at Richard's Hospital, Chichester. A 32-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, has been bailed until 26 June. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to phone 101 quoting serial 26 of 7/6 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2657 Time: 7.16am - 8.09am Location: Cokeham Lane, Sompting Incident: RTC incident involving car overturned and blocking road - no persons trapped - inspection only by WSFRS - incident left with police WrL Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2660 Time: 12.20pm - 1.33pm Location: Rickmans Lane, Plaistow Incident: FIRE out of control bonfire affecting hedgerow - 20m of hedgerow affected by fire - 2HRs used by WSFRS WrL Billingshurst FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2668 Time: 4.43pm - 5.13pm Location: House - Chesham Close, Worthing Incident: FIRE kitchen fire involving plastic utensils left on cooker hob - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - 25% of kitchen damaged by fire - 25% of kitchen damaged by heat and smoke - kitchen inspected using thermal imaging camera and ventilated - accidental WrL Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49327 / 2015 Time: 7.30pm Location: Chapel Road, Worthing Incident: Woman with baby assaulted Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a 23 year-old woman from Worthing who was with her baby daughter in Chapel Road, Worthing. The victim was shopping in Tesco Express when the assault took place at 7.30pm. The victim sustained minor bruising to her face. An altercation took place inside the store that spilled out onto the pavement where the victim was assaulted. A 25-year-old woman and a 20-year-old woman, both from Worthing, were arrested on suspicion of assault, questioned and bailed until Sunday, 19 July. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1353 of 6/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49287 / 2015 Time: 9.15pm Location: Downview Way, Yapton Incident: Suspicious shed fire in Yapton Police are investigating a suspicious fire in Downview Way, Yapton, which was reported at around 9.15pm A shed and surrounding shrubbery were destroyed by the blaze, but no one was hurt. A group of youths had been seen nearby at the time of the fire and officers would like to speak to them or anyone else who may have seen what happened. They should phone 101, quoting serial 1606 of 7/6 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.  SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 22:05 Incident: Lifeboat launched The inshore lifeboat was launched to a seedoo jet boat with four people on board which had run aground from Emerald Quay Marina, Shoreham Beach, damaging their jet drive. The lifeboat crew towed the jet boat to the Lady Marina B through the locks. full report return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2714 Time: 20.22 Location: Flats - Cross Street, Worthing Incident: FIRE strong smell of electrical burning in flat - search made by WSFRS using thermal imaging camera - small fire on 3rd floor balcony caused by discarded smoking materials - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - WrLx2 Worthing FIRE & RESCUE Time: 4.22pm - 5.06pm Location: A27 Eastbound between Selsey Roundabout and Bognor Roundabout, Chichester Incident: RTC incident involving pick up truck and lorry - man trapped in truck - man released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by air ambulance - incident handed over to police - WrL Chichester, WrL Bognor, HRT Worthing return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49293 / 2015 Time: midnight - 1am Location: Patcham, Brighton Incident: Burglary at Esso filling station Police are seeking witnesses to a burglary at the Esso filling station, Patcham, Brighton, which happened between midnight and 1am Intruders forced the main door at the garage, which is just south of the Mill Road roundabout, before stealing cash and cigarettes. Police are keen to talk to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area during the early hours. Please phone 101, quoting serial 171 of 9/6 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2732 Time: 00.36am - 1.33am Location: Rear of Pub - West Green Drive, Crawley Incident: FIRE trees, large pile of garden waste alight and 4 carbon dioxide and nitrogen pub dispenser cylinders - 1 fixed HR used by WSFRS to cool cylinders 1HR used to extinguish fire - cylinders checked using thermal imaging camera - WrLx2 Crawley SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 16:15 Incident: Lifeboat launched to yacht The inshore lifeboat was launched to a 33ft yacht with two people on board which had a fouled rudder about two miles south of Shoreham Harbour. The lifeboat arrived on scene and escorted the vessel back to Shoreham. Once inside the harbour entrance, a tow was established and the yacht was taken through the lock gates and moored at Southwick Yacht Club. full report
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FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2776 Time: 9.22am - 12.26pm Location: Ditch off Robin hood Lane, Broadbridge Heath Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE horse in dry ditch and had been there overnight - vet in attendance - horse rescued from ditch by TRU officers using Unimog and animal rescue equipment - horse returned to its yard by TRU officers and vet - TRU Officers SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49316 / 2015 Time: 11am - 12noon Location: Railway footbridge linking Stirling Road and Kingsham Avenue. Incident: Man snatches bag from elderly lady in Chichester Police in Chichester are searching for a man who snatched a bag from an elderly woman. The offence took place between 11am and 12noon on the footpath near to a footbridge which goes over the railway line linking Stirling Road and Kingsham Avenue. The 86-year old victim who was using a 'walker' to aid her mobility was approached by a man described by her as white, about 5', clean shaven, of slim build, with jet black short hair. He appeared to be an adult rather than a teenager. he first distracted her by engaging in conversation before deliberately snatching her plastic "bag for life" style bag which contained purses and other personal items. Thankfully a member of the public found all the property in hedging nearby shortly afterwards, and it was handed in at Chichester police station just as the victim arrived to make a statement. Anyone who saw what happened or who saw the suspect nearby is asked to call 101, quoting serial 0557 of 10/6or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2817 Time: 10.58pm - 11.54pm Location: Pub - Chapel Road, Worthing Incident: FIRE fire in rear decking of pub - 1 HR and small tools used by WSFRS - smoke entered basement of pub and was ventilated using PPV fan - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49336 / 2015 Location: Hickstead Incident: Over £1000 worth of chickens stolen Thieves have stolen a number of hybrid chickens from a farm in Hickstead. The owner of the farm in Old London Road reported between 50 - 80 birds had been taken overnight as well as three plastic crates. The chickens stolen are valued at more than £1,000. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 386 of 11/06. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2819 Time: 6.56am - 7.25am Location: Entrance to St. Richards Hospital - Spitalfield Lane, Chichester Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 1 woman trapped - woman extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Chichester, HRT Chichester
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2832 Time: 9.50am - 10.14am Location: Junction of Bewbush Drive, Bewbush, Crawley Incident: FIRE 2 cars - no persons trapped - 2 adults and 3 children medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL Crawley FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2838 Time: 10.55am - 11.31am Location: New Build House - Upton Brooks, Barnham Incident: FIRE fire in front garden of house caused by discarded cigarette - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - 1HR used to damp area down - smoke damage to electrical intake - accidental - WrL Littlehampton return to previous window
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Time: 10am Incident: Lifeboat launched to disabled French yacht The all weather lifeboat was launched to a broken down French motor yacht with two people on board two miles south of Shoreham. The 49ft vessel had suffered a problem with its fuel pump. The lifeboat mechanic was put aboard and managed to repair the fault and the motor yacht went on its way. full report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49346 / 2015 Time: 1pm Location: Middle Street, Brighton Incident: Witnesses sought to collision in which toddler suffered a broken leg A two-year-old girl suffered a broken leg after she and a lorry were in collision in Middle Street, Brighton, shortly after 1pm. The lorry, coloured purple or maroon, failed to stop and police are now seeking witnesses to try to trace the driver. The girl had been on the pavement with her mother when the lorry turned off the A259 Kings Road and into Middle Street, mounting the kerb as it did so. The injured youngster, from Eastbourne, was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, for treatment. PC Christina Lane, of the roads policing unit, Haywards Heath, said: "I understand several people saw what happened and shouted for the lorry to stop. But it did not do so, and witnesses are now being sought to identify the vehicle involved." Anyone with information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1075 of 12/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2906 Time: 3.11pm - 4.28pm Location: Cuckfield Lane, Warninglid Incident: RTC incident involving car off road and into hedge - female driver taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police WrL Haywards Heath FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2908 Time: 3.31pm - 4.11pm Location: Mid terrace House with Integral Garage - Heene Place, Worthing Incident: FIRE battery charger on fire in integral garage - 2BA, 1HR and PPV fan used by WSFRS - accidental WrLx2 Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2918 Time: 7.08pm - 7.58pm Location: 1st Floor Flat - Marlborough Close, Horsham Incident: FIRE fire in electric hob in 1st floor kitchen - 2BA, 1HR and PPV fan used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Horsham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2930 Time: 11.40pm - 1.26am Location: Bungalow - Burton Park Road, Petworth Incident: FIRE 80% of roof and interior of bungalow severely damaged by fire - 4BA, 4HRs used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Midhurst, WrL Chichester, WrL Billingshurst return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49338 / 2015 Time: 00.25am Location: Whitebeam Woods, Durrington Incident: Worthing rape Police investigating a rape on a woman on her way home in Worthing. Officers were called shortly before 12.25am after the 25-year-old victim was attacked as she was walking on a footpath through Whitebeam Woods in Durrington. The attacker forced the woman to the ground and raped her. The rapist would have had to leave the woods via one of a number of footpaths that emerge between the houses in the area. Detectives are trying to find anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area late on Friday or early today, including motorists who may have seen someone emerging from the woods. Detective Chief Inspector Paul Rymarz, from Sussex and Surrey major crime team, said: "Although the ground was dry when the attack happened, the rapist is likely to have got some soil or dirt on them when the victim was forced to the ground. I am keen to speak to anyone who knows of someone who returned home in the early hours of Saturday morning and had dust or dirt on their clothes, hands or legs. The person could have an innocent explanation for why they were dirty. However it is also possible that they were involved so I would urge anyone who has suspicions to contact us urgently. We need the help of the local community to identify and trace the person involved. If you know anything at all, please contact us. Crimes like this are extremely rare in the area and we are not currently linking this to any other incidents." Crime scene investigators have collected evidence from the scene and officers are continuing to carry out house to house inquiries in the area. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting Operation Mode or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2932 Time: 00.55am - 02.01am Location: Offington Avenue, Worthing Incident: RTC FATAL incident involving van in collision with tree - 1 man sadly deceased - 2 men treated by ambulance paramedics at the scene - scene safety provided by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL x2 Worthing, HRT Worthing SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49332 / 2015 Time: 1am Location: Salvington, Worthing Incident: Man dies and four arrested after van crashes into tree A 27-year-old Worthing man died after a van he was travelling in left the road and collided with a tree shortly before 1am. The crash happened at the junction of Offington Avenue with Offington Drive, Salvington, Worthing. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Four other men were in the van - two 27-year-olds from Worthing, a 31-year-old from Worthing and a 32-year-old from Goring. All four were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The 31-year-old has since been bailed until 3 July and the others until 4 August while investigations continue. All four survivors were treated at Worthing Hospital for cuts and bruising sustained in the crash. Anyone who saw what happened or who noticed the van, a red Vauxhall Movano, being driven shortly before the crash, is asked to come forward. They should phone 101, quoting Operation Tolworth. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49372 / 2015 Report received: 18 June 2015 Man who died in van crash named The man who sadly died in a collision in the early hours of Saturday 13 June, in Worthing has been named as Samuel Frost, 27 of Chiltern Crescent, Worthing died following the collision on Offington Avenue near the junction with Warren Gardens. SEE ABOVE
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49335 / 2015 Time: 1.38am Location: Grand Avenue, West Worthing Incident: Man charged with stabbing At 1.38am police were called to Grand Avenue, West Worthing, where a man had been stabbed while inside a flat. Dean Michael Leahy, 39, of Balmoral Court, Grand Avenue, West Worthing, was arrested and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He was detained in custody and was due to appear before Crawley Remand Court at 10am Monday, 15 June. The victim, a 25-year-old man from Durrington, was taken by ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, where he is being treated for stab wounds to his chest. BRIGHTON LIFEBOAT
Time: 07.05am Incident: Lifeboat launches to person in water The volunteer lifeboat crew of Brighton RNLI lifeboat were tasked to launch by Solent Coastguard today at 7.05am amid reports that person had entered the water just west of Brighton Pier. Emergency services were contacted by worried bystanders who reported that a person had entered the sea and had not returned. Brighton RNLI made best speed to Brighton Pier, where a search commenced in and around the pier. Given the conditions on scene the Helmsman made the decision to expand the search eastwards up to Brighton Marina. With emergency services on shore as well as the sea an extensive search was carried out between Brighton Pier and Brighton Marina. The decision was then made to request a further lifeboat from a flank station and Coastguard Helicopter 104 to assist in the search. Police officers completing a shoreline search spotted the individual close to shore and the volunteer helmsman of Brighton Lifeboat made the decision to put a crew member in the water to rescue the man. The crewman managed to locate the casualty and with the help of Newhaven Coastguard got the casualty ashore and passed him over to South East Coast Ambulance Service. Sadly, despite efforts to resuscitate him the man died. [see below] Units involved with the search:- Brighton RNLI, Newhaven RNLI, Coastguard Rescue 104, Shoreham Coastguard, Newhaven Coastguard, SECAMB HART team, SECAMB, Brighton Beach Office and Sussex Police. full lifeboat report SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49351 / 2015 Man who died in sea is named A man who died after he swam in the sea near Brighton's Palace Pier has been named. He was Thabo Gwemende, 22, of Talfourd Way, Redhill, Surrey. Just after 7am emergency services were called to Madeira Drive, Brighton, after reports that a man had gone swimming in the sea east of the pier and had disappeared. Sea conditions were rough and a strong easterly current was flowing. A search was started [see above] and at 7.45am a man, since identified as Mr Gwemende, was seen in the sea approximately 1,000 metres east of the pier. Coastguards managed to pull the man from the water and efforts were made to revive him, but he was later pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner has been informed. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2940 Time: 10.40am - 11.04am Location: junction Poulters Lane and Offington Drive, Worthing Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 1 car on its side - car stabilised and female driver released by WSFRS - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe - WrLx2 Worthing, HRT Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49329 / 2015 FOUND - Jess Swyer 21-year-old Jess Swyer, who was reported missing in Horsham, has been found safe and well in Surrey. Thanks to the public and the media for their help. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49356 / 2015 Time: 4.30pm Location: Shripney Road, Bognor Incident: Witnesses appeal - Bognor collision Police are asking the driver of a silver Mercedes which was driving along the Shripney Road in Bognor today to come forward. It's thought the motorist may have witnessed a collision at around 4.30pm. A red Seat Ibiza came off the road and collided with a street sign. The driver reported he believed that he'd been cut up. No-one was injured. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1123 of 13/06. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2963 Time: 8.35pm -10.22pm Location: Pier - Marine Parade, Worthing Incident: FIRE external wall cavity of cafe bar on pier and area of decking - 10 square metres of fire damage, 50 square metres of light smoke damage - 2 pier HRs used - 2 thermal imaging cameras used for inspection and small tools used for cutting away of damaged areas - thermal imaging camera used by lifeboat to check underside of pier- accidental - fire caused by discarded smoking materials WrLx3 Worthing, WrL Lancing, WrL Shoreham, WrL Hove, CU Bognor, FIO SEE ABOVE SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 9.10pm Incident: Lifeboats launch to Pier fire Both the inshore and all weather lifeboats were launched to a report of a fire on the west side of the Southern Pavilion on Worthing Pier. When the lifeboat crews arrived at the scene, West Sussex Fire and Rescue had put the fire out. The inshore lifeboat crew used a new thermal imaging camera to check for hot spots under the pier structure while the all weather lifeboat stood off. Once this has been completed, the lifeboats returned to station. full report return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49333 / 2015 Time: 9.45am Location: A272, North Chailey Incident: Biker seriously burned in A272 crash Police are investigating a crash on the A272 at North Chailey which happened at 9.45am and left a motorcyclist from Hove seriously injured. The 39-year-old man was last in a line of motorcyclists riding west when his black KTM Superduke left the road on a bend and overturned into undergrowth. The motorcycle and rider were engulfed in flames, but the rider managed to get clear of his blazing bike before collapsing on the ground. A man living nearby managed to douse the flames on the rider with the contents of a watering can and then gave him first aid until emergency services arrived. The rider was flown to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, by the Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance where he is being treated for severe burns. Anyone who saw what happened or may have other information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 489 of 14/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 2989 Time: 3.09pm - 3.20pm Location: Pelham Road, Crawley Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with bus stop and road signage - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS WrL Crawley FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3003 Time: 9.11pm - 00.25am Location: Outside House - Muddleswood Road, Albourne Incident: Gas leak gas leaking from bottom of domestic LPG storage tank - engineer on site - 3 neighbouring houses evacuated - LPG tank raised by WSFRS using air mats and 2 safety HRs to allow engineers to fit temporary valve and to pump from leaking tank into another replacement tank WrL Henfield, WrL Hurstpierpoint return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3028 Time: 2.22pm - 2.47pm Location: Bungalow - Downside, Shoreham Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen of bungalow extinguished by WSFRS using 1 Co2 extinguisher - kitchen ventilated using PPV fan - elderly male occupier with mild smoke inhalation given oxygen and medically checked by ambulance paramedics - WrL Burgess Hill SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49337 / 2015 Five charged with conspiracy to smuggle mobile phones into Lewes Prison Five people have been charged with conspiring to smuggle mobile phones into Lewes Prison. Three mobile phones and a quantity of prescription drugs were seized at the prison. Two women and three men are due to appear at Brighton Magistrates Court on Thursday 25 June. The prosecutions, authorised by the CPS follow an investigation by the Sussex Police Serious Organised Crime Unit, working in close co-operation with the prison service... Ann Wright, 44, of Wadhurst Close, Eastbourne, a nurse, is charged with two offences of conspiracy to convey prohibited articles into the prison, and with misconduct in public office. Jessica Osbourne, 19, a sales assistant, of Cedar Close, Lancing, is charged with one offence of conspiracy to convey a prohibited article into the prison. Liam Newman, 29, a building labourer, of Buci Crescent, Shoreham, is charged with two offences of conspiracy to convey prohibited articles into the prison. Matthew Johnson, 23, a roofer, of Stoney Lane, Shoreham, is charged with conspiracy to convey prohibited articles into the prison. Nicholas Nolan, 63, a legal executive, of Lansdowne Road, Worthing, is charged with conspiracy to convey prohibited articles into the prison. The offences are alleged to have taken place on various dates between September and November 2014. HAYLING LIFEBOAT
Time: 6pm Incident: Stranded people and a dog are OK Members of the public on the beach at Sandy Point reported that there were three people and a dog on the sandbank south of the harbour mouth, and that they were cut off by the tide. When the Atlantic 85 reached them a few minutes later, they found that they had kayaks with them and that they had just paused for a rest and a stretch. The UK Coastguard was informed and the lifeboat returned to station. full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3035 Time: 6.23pm - 6.41pm Location: Residential School West Street, Chichester Incident: FIRE fire in light fitting in ground floor dining room - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - electrics isolated and inspection made using thermal imaging camera - accidental - WrLx2 Chichester WrL Bognor SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49347 / 2015 FOUND - Chanelle Ford Crowborough woman Chanelle Ford, 23, reported missing by her family last week, is safe and well after contacting police this evening.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49314A / 2015 Wanted Hailsham man arrested Mark Stonestreet, 29, of Hailsham, who was circulated as wanted by Sussex Police on 11 June, was arrested in the town today. He was wanted on recall to prison after breaching the terms of his prison conditional release licence. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3061 Time: 10.28am - 12.12pm Location: Mid Terraced House - Hazelwick Road, Crawley Incident: FIRE fire alarm sounding - fire in kitchen caused by dishwasher that had been left running whilst the occupier was out - fortunately the house had previously had a Home Fire safety Check and had 2 smoke alarms fitted which alerted a neighbour to the fire - 4BA, 2HRs used by WSFRS - PPV fan used to ventilate thick smoke and damaged areas cut away - accidental WrLx2 Crawley, WrL Reigate SFRS, FIO, Red Cross Support Unit SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49348 / 2015 FOUND - Chay Dunn Chay Dunn, 20, missing from Brighton, has been found safe and well in the USA. Chay was reported missing after last speaking to his mother in Aberdeenshire on 18 May. Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3068 Time: 2.45pm - 3.55pm Location: Outside Pub Pagham Road, Lagness Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with wall - car stabilised by WSFRS and female driver extricated using hydraulic rescue equipment - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Bognor, HRT Chichester
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FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3094 Time: 10.01am - 10.46am Location: Car Sales Garage - A259 Bognor Road, Merston Incident: RTC incident involving camper van in collision with 3 parked cars - driver of camper van trapped - man released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and winch - man taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Chichester, WrL Bognor, HRT Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49411 / 2015 Time: 9:52am Location: A259 near Colworth Incident: Camper van collision A259 near Bognor A man suffered serious injuries after his camper van collided with a car garage on the A259 near Colworth at 9:52am. The white Mazda was heading towards Bognor when it left the road and hit a number of stationary cars. The 69 year old was taken to St Richard's in Chichester. Police are asking witnesses to get in touch. If you can help call 101 quoting serial 403 of 17/06 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3115 Time: 6.10pm - 6.41pm Location: Fishbourne Road West Fishbourne Incident: RTC incident involving 2 separate incidents - 1 involving 2 cars trying to avoid initial incident of one car and van - police in attendance - no persons trapped or injured - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49439 / 2015 Report received- 26 June 2015 11:39 Homeless man attacked by gang in Worthing Police are appealing for witnesses after a gang attacked a homeless man in Worthing town centre. The 39-year-old victim was in Warwick Street or Chapel Road when he was confronted by a gang of men and women who assaulted him this evening. One of the men slashed him across the face and head with a blade. The victim suffered cuts to his face and a broken nose and was knocked out. When he woke he was being treated in Worthing Hospital. Police don't know why the man was attacked or who the attackers were. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 668 of 18/06 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3120 Time: 8.59pm - 9.54pm Location: Cowfold Road, Bolney Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 1 woman trapped - woman medically assessed by ambulance paramedics and extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Haywards Heath, HRT
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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49392 / 2015 FOUND - Michael Burtenshaw Michael Burtenshaw, 81, from Brighton, was found safe and well on Saturday, 20 June, at lunchtime in Brighton. Michael was reported missing yesterday, 17 June, after last being seen on Tuesday 9 June. Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3130 Time: 9.25am - 10.54am Location: County Mall Shopping Centre- Haslett Avenue, West Crawley Incident: FIRE Investigation of smoke - 3 floors of one shop in shopping centre lightly smoke logged - full search of shop made by WSFRS and extractor fan used to assist in clearing smoke - smoke caused by faulty air conditioning unit - unit isolated and incident handed over to shopping centre manager - WrL x2 Crawley, WrL Reigate FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3133 Time: 10.19am - 10.37am Location: Lyminster Road, Littlehampton Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - small spillage from engine of car on road and sanded by WSFRS WrL Littlehampton FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3138 Time: 11.39am - 12.52pm Location: Rear of House - High Street, Petworth Incident: FIRE fire in garden spread to external roof cladding of outbuilding - 5% of roof timbers damaged by fire - 1HR and triple extension ladder used by WSFRS - damaged areas cut away - accidental - WrL Midhurst, WrL Petworth SUSSEX POLICE report Drink Driver in court Car dealer Simon Shanly was arrested at 12.10am on 2 June after his Ford Mondeo crossed onto the wrong side of the A27 at Arundel as he went over a hill and crashed into a Nissan Note coming in the opposite direction. When officers arrived, Shanly had fled the scene but they found him apparently sleeping in a puddle in a patch of trees nearby. The 52-year-old could not stand on his own, was slurring his words and his eyes were glazed. Tests showed Shanly had 98 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millitres of his breath - almost three times the legal limit. Shanly, of Church Road, Yapton, pleaded guilty to drink-driving and driving without insurance when he appeared at Worthing Magistrates today. He was banned from driving for 48 months and ordered to do 160 hours of community service. He was also ordered to pay a total of £295. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3147 Time: 6.58pm - 7.32pm Location: Junction of Guildford Road Pelican Crossing and South Street, Tarring Incident: Making safe sinkhole in road - southbound roadway closed and police in attendance for traffic control - area made safe by WSFRS WrL Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3155 Time: 10.16pm - 11.29pm Location: Stane Street, Pulborough Incident: RTC incident involving 2 vans and car - man medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS WrL Billingshurst, WrL Storrington FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3158 Time: 11.04pm - 11.30pm Location: Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill Incident: RTC incident involving car and tractor with trailer - woman released from car by WSFRS with assistance from HEMS Doctor and treated at the scene - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrL Turners Hill , WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3164 Time: 11.09am - 12.36pm Location: 2 Storey Building - Bolding way, Haywards Heath Incident: Chemical Spillage - building of 2 floors divided into doctors and dentists surgeries - 1 litre of ammonium sulphate leaked from dentist's clave into sink - 2BA and PPV fan used by WSFRS for ventilation - 1 woman medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - incident handed back to occupiers - WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Burgess Hill return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3198 Time: 00.40am - 1.22am Location: 1st floor Flat - Bradshaw Road, Chichester Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - kitchen fire in 1st floor flat - 2BA, 2HRs and PPV fan used by WSFRS - male occupier with smoke inhalation assisted from flat by WSFRS and taken to hospital by ambulance - accidental - WrLx2 Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49396 / 2015 Time: 00.40am Location: Horsham Road, Crawley Incident: Man and woman seriously injured in Crawley RTC A motorcyclist and his pillion passenger - both from Horsham - have been seriously injured after colliding with the central reservation near Crawley. It happened in the early hours on the Horsham Road close to the junction with the A264. Emergency services were called at around 12:40am. The 30-year-old rider and his 26-year-old female passenger were taken to East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, him with a broken leg and her with cuts and bruises. Police are asking anyone who saw what happened to get in touch. If you can help call 101 quoting serial 56 of 20/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk HAYLING LIFEBOAT
Time: 12:13 Incident: Ladies trapped in the mud saved from the incoming tide. Two ladies who took a short cut whilst out for a walk with friends, were trapped in the mud in Snowhill Creek and were rescued by Hayling RNLI Lifeboat in the nick of time as they were in danger from a rapidly rising incoming tide. Coastguard contacted Hayling RNLI following a report from the W Sussex Fire Service that a person was possibly in the mud behind East Head/east Wittering and they asked the lifeboat crew to investigate. The D-Class Lifeboat was launched and made its way towards the inlet behind East Head known as Snowhill Creek. Whilst en-route the Coastguard updated the report that the location was correct but that there might be 4 people in difficulty. On arriving at the scene the lifeboat crew found two people safe on the shoreline, but two others in the mud and not far from the deeper channel. With a fast incoming tide these casualties needed to be rescued and as the lifeboat was able to get quite close to them they were taken on board. They were two ladies, one French and one Spanish, who had been walking at the Witterings and got into the mud, and had they not been rescued when they were, they could soon have been in serious trouble. They were taken by lifeboat round to the W Wittering beach and put ashore where they were handed over to the Coastguard team to help them recover from their ordeal. A visit to the seaside that quickly turned into a dangerous situation. They said "We thought we could take a short cut across the sand bank but it turned out to be mud. It was good that our friends could raise the alarm and that the RNLI got to us so quickly." full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3207 Time: 1.02pm - 1.30pm Location: Robin Hood Roundabout, A24, Horsham Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with lamp post and in precarious position - no persons trapped - female driver treated by WSFRS and left in the care of ambulance paramedics at the scene - scene made safe - WrL Horsham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3215 Time: 3.19pm - 3.30pm Location: Wimblehurst Road junction Gordon Road, Horsham Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene safety provided by WSFRS - 2 female drivers medically assessed by ambulance paramedics at the scene - incident left with police - WrL Horsham SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49392 / 2015 FOUND - Michael Burtenshaw Michael Burtenshaw, 81, from Brighton, was found safe and well on Saturday, 20 June, at lunchtime in Brighton. Michael was reported missing on Wednesday, 17 June, after last being seen on Tuesday 9 June. Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49430 / 2015 Time: 5.30pm Location: Beach Dreams event, Shoreham Incident: Gang attacks 17-year-old girl Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old girl was punched and kicked by a gang of boys and girls in Shoreham. The teenager, from Billingshurst, was walking in Beach Road at about 5.30pm when she was pushed to the ground from behind by a gang of teenagers and then repeatedly punched and kicked while she was on the ground. She was helped by two friends who took her to paramedics on duty at the Beach Dreams event at Shoreham Beach. The next day the victim went to hospital where it was confirmed that she had a fractured cheekbone and bruising to her ribs, legs and arms. Detective Sergeant Colin O'Hare said- "The attack appears to follow an incident a few minutes earlier during which the victim had argued with a group of boys and girls. She was walking away from the group when she was assaulted. This was a cowardly attack by a group of teenagers on one girl, first attacking her from behind and then ganging up to kick and punch her while she was on the ground." Police need to speak to anyone who saw the attack happen or who may have any information on who was involved. This happened at a popular community event so residents will have seen what took place. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 565 of 22/06 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. BRIGHTON LIFEBOAT
Time: 8.38pm Incident: Lifeboat in evening tombstone rescue Solent Coastguard requested that the volunteer crew of RNLI Brighton Lifeboat launch immediately to rescue two young men who had jumped from Brighton Pier. They also advised that the two men thought to be intoxicated were now in difficulty unable to reach a safe point. Arriving on scene the two casualties were quickly located with one managing to climb up on the unused Brighton Pier steps and the second clinging on the pier steps. Although conscious in the water it became clear the casualty was beginning to tire. A crew member entered the water to assist the casualty back to the Lifeboat were a medical assessment was carried out. When carrying out the medical assessment it became clear that the casualty had landed on his chest when jumping off the pier and was in a lot of pain. Medical assistance was given to the casualty whilst the lifeboat made its way back to Brighton Marina were the casualty was transferred to South East Coast Ambulance Service and taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital for further medical assistance. Jade Cohen one of the volunteer crew for Brighton said, "The two men jumped at low water this evening, so would have had a long way to fall and not a lot of water. Clearly their intoxicated state added to our concern for his wellbeing, we're glad this one ended well." full report return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3276 Time: 12.34pm - 1.22pm Location: London Road, Gatwick Incident: RTC incident involving 4 cars - 2 persons trapped in 2 cars - both persons released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and left in the care of ambulance paramedics - incident left with police WrL Crawley, WrL Reigate SFRS, HRT Crawley FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3278 Time: 1.03pm - 1.24pm Location: Primary School - High Street, Selsey Incident: FIRE fire in computer in school building - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - computer isolated and moved to open air - accidental WrL Selsey FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3287 Time: 4.58pm - 5.18pm Location: Crawley Avenue, West Green, Crawley Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars and van - no persons trapped - 1st aid given by WSFRS to 1 driver who was then left in the care of ambulance paramedics - police in attendance for traffic control - WrL Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49476 / 2015 Report received: 01 July 2015, 14:14 Time: 8.15pm Location: Near White Horse Caravan Park, Paddock Lane, Selsey Incident: Dogs attack man and his dog walking in Selsey Police are seeking two people whose dogs attacked a man and his dog in fields at Selsey, causing serious injuries. At about 8.15pm the 27-year man from Norwich and his Labrador Staffordshire cross were walking in fields adjacent to the White Horse Caravan Park in Paddock Lane, where he was on holiday with his partner, when they were attacked by two dogs described as a Staffy Cross and a 'wiry haired' breed. Two men thought to be the owners came up and eventually managed to get the two dogs away from the victim who by this stage was holding his own dog in his arms. They said they were from Peckham and that 'this happens weekly'. One is described as tall with short hair almost shaved. They then walked off with the two dogs. The victim sustained a serious injury to his bicep and several lacerations to his forearms and hands, and went to St Richards Hospital in Chichester where he was admitted for treatment and an overnight stay. His dog had an injury to his ear which required stitches. If you saw these men and two dogs in the area, or have any other useful information, please contact police via 101, quoting serial 1499 of 22/06 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3304 Time: 03.54am - 04.27am Location: Mayflower Way, Angmering Incident: FIRE car destroyed by fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSFRS - man with smoke inhalation treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - deliberate ignition - WrL East Preston SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49405 / 2015 Time: 3.55am Location: Mayflower Way, Angmering Incident: Angmering arson attack Police are asking for information about an arson on a car in Angmering in the early hours. A 66-year-old man was sleeping in his VW Polo on Mayflower Way when he woke after hearing what he thought was a motorcycle around 3.55am. Something was then thrown through the car window which then set fire to the car. Thankfully the man was able to get out of the car but had to be treated for smoke inhalation. Police are appealing to the motorcyclist who might have seen something in the area or anyone in Mayflower Way who saw or heard anything suspicious. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 142 of 23/6 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49425 / 2015 Time: 11.45am Location: Yapton Road, Barnham Incident: Man tries to rob Barnham shop Police are searching for a man who tried to rob a shop in Barnham. At about 11.45am officers were called to Millbarn Furniture shop, in the Windmill Shopping Village, Yapton Road, Barnham. A few minutes beforehand the 59-year old woman working there was threatened by a man wearing a balaclava who demanded money. The man then pushed her by her shoulders and hit her on the side of her face with an object of some kind. He then ran out of the shop empty handed, and turned right as though to go to some nearby fields. The assistant was shaken and sustained bruising to her face. The man was described as black, in his 30's, 5'10", of medium to heavy build, wearing all black 'fitted' clothing and black gloves. Police searched the area but did not find the man. If you were in or around Barnham that morning and saw this man, or if you have any other information, please call 101, quoting serial 612 of 23/06 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49415 / 2015 Man found dead at Beachy Head Police are trying to identify a man whose body was found on a bench at Beachy Head. A passer-by saw the body, on a bench at the war memorial, near the pub at the top of Beachy Head, just before 7.10am. The man is believed to be in his forties, 6'2", of stocky build, with brown-greying collar length hair, and no tattoos or identifying scars. He was wearing a red barbour jacket, a brown fleece, black t-shirt, blue patterned scarf blue jeans, brown walking boots. and had a rucksack with him. It appears that the man sat down on the bench, at some point overnight or in the early morning, and then sadly he died. From the absence of car keys, or bus or train tickets, he may be a walker who is local or from elsewhere in Sussex. If you think you know who he is, please call 101, quoting serial 241 of 24/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report Drunk drivers sentenced Frederick Humphrey was arrested at 11.25am on 5 June after officers were tipped off that he was drink-driving. The officers stopped Humphrey's Toyota Rav4 in Rose Green Road, Bognor Regis, and the 66-year-old failed a breath test. He had 42 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of his breath. Humphrey, of Pagham Road, Bognor Regis, pleaded guilty to drink-driving when he appeared at Worthing Magistrates' Court today. He was banned from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a total of £465. Garikai Midzi, 33, was arrested at 11.20pm on 5 June after he was seen speeding in an Audi A3 in Wey Hill, Haslemere. He had 47 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of his breath. Midzi, of Chestnut Avenue, Haslemere, pleaded guilty to drink-driving when he appeared at Worthing Magistrates' Court today. He was banned from driving for 14 months and ordered to pay a total of £692. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49387 / 2015 Woman convicted of driving dangerously outside Crawley school A Crawley woman has been sentenced for driving dangerously outside a school. Leanne Andre, 43, of Friars Rookery, Crawley, pleaded not guilty to driving dangerously in October 2014 when she appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court on 11 June 2015, but was found guilty. Andre received a 12-month Community Order of 90 hours unpaid work, was ordered to pay total court costs of £810 and has been disqualified from driving for 12 months as well as then having to take an extended driving test. The incident happened in Gales Drive, Three Bridges, on the afternoon of 23 October 2014. she had parked her vehicle illegally in the bus stop directly outside Three Bridges primary school whilst picking up her children from the school. The local Three Bridges community policing team was patrolling the area at the time in response to numerous reports of dangerous parking near the school at opening and closing times. Police put a notice on the windscreen of Andre's car pointing out that it was parked illegally, she responded with verbal abuse, and drove off. A Police Constable asked her to stop but instead she accelerated towards the officer, swerving to avoid contact, and continued gaining speed as she drove away, giving no consideration to the parents and children who were waiting, as she claimed she was in a rush. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3332 Time: 7.28pm - 8.27pm Location: Mid Terraced House - Brookhill Road, Copthorne Incident: FIRE external electrical intake box on outside wall of house on fire - cavity of house wall also affected - 2BA, 2 dry powder extinguishers, 1 Co2 extinguisher, thermal imaging camera, small tools and electric saw used by WSFRS - incident handed over to UK Power Networks engineer - accidental - WrL Crawley return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3348 Time: 9.55am - 10.24am Location: House - West Street, Storrington Incident: FIRE fire in window sill caused by workmen using heat gun - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - inspection made using thermal imaging camera - accidental - WrL Storrington , WrL Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3349 Time: 11.03am - 11.49am Location: Equestrian Centre - Hangleton Lane, Ferring Incident: FIRE 20 tonnes of manure on fire in stable yard - 3HRs used by WSFRS - WrL Worthing, WrL Littlehampton SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49422 / 2015 Fred King Junior now in custody Frederick Johnathon King - also known as Fred King junior - wanted on a warrant in connection with fraud and burglary offences, and also for breaching court bail conditions, was arrested by police in Hailsham yesterday. After appearing before magistrates today he was remanded in custody.
SUSSEX POLICE report Drunk driver sentenced Branislav Balaz, 46, was arrested at 10.10pm 5th June. He had 77 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of his breath - more than twice the 35 microgrammes legal limit. He had already served a 12-month drink-driving ban after he was caught drink-driving in June 2012. Balaz pleaded guilty to drink-driving when he appeared before Magistrates today. He was banned from driving for 36 months and ordered to pay a total of £365. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3358 Time: 2.27pm - 3.11pm Location: Washington Roundabout, A24, Storrington Incident: RTC incident involving car and motor bike - no persons trapped - RTC caused by large amount of cooking fat from container that had fallen off a lorry onto road - area made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL Storrington return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3381 Time: 8.12am - 9.03am Location: Off Twineham Lane, Twineham Incident: RTC incident involving 4 loader JCB in ditch - JCB secured using winch from heavy rescue tender and driver released - man medically assessed by ambulance HART team - WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Haywards Heath, HRT Crawley FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3384 Time: 9.04am - 10.13am Location: Cafe, Heene Road, Worthing Incident: FIRE fire involving chip pan in ground floor kitchen of cafe - extinguished by WSFRS using 4BA, 3HR, 2 dry powder extinguishers and 1 hydrant - kitchen 40% damaged by heat and smoke - property ventilated using PPV fan - 1 male suffered minor burns to hand - ambulance attending WrLx2 Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3387 Time: 9.20am - 9.50am Location: Rusper Rd, Crawley Incident: RTC incident involving car into ditch - no persons trapped - 1 male casualty released prior to arrival of FRS - fuel spillage made safe by WSFRS using Environment Agency kit - advice given to driver - WrL Crawley SELSEY LIFEBOAT
Time: 1.35pm Incident: Lifeboat called to person cut off by tide Selsey Lifeboat was paged at 1.28 p.m. Solent Coastguard had received a report from a member of public stating that a person was cut off by the tide on Kirk Arrow shingle bank. The Selsey inshore Lifeboat launched at 1.35 p.m. and proceeded to Kirk Arrow. At 1.38 p.m. when on scene it was soon apparent that there was no one on the bank and so the Lifeboat went to the shore where a group of young men were standing. The men said that one of their group had been stranded on the bank but was recovered by his friends in their kayak. full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3406 Time: 7.15pm - 8.09pm Location: M23 southbound junction 10 Crawley to junction 10a Maidenbower Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 1 person trapped - released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment WrL & HRT Crawley, WrL Horsham, WrL Reigate FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3425 Time: 23.03pm-12.28am Location: Roundabout, Kingston Broadway, Shoreham Incident: RTC incident involving car into a lamp post - no persons trapped - 2 casualties assessed by paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - lamp post electrics isolated - incident left with police - WrL Shoreham return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49444 / 2015 FOUND - Paige Barrett 14-year-old Paige Barrett, who also goes by the name of Paige Breakspear, last seen in Sidley on Monday 22 June. She was found safe and well in St Leonards this afternoon.
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3472 Time: 7.40pm - 8.03pm Location: Bungalow - Overhill, Southwick Incident: FIRE kitchen dishwasher on fire - 2BA, 1HR used - smoke cleared using PPV fan - accidental - WrL Hove SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49404 / 2015 Man charged with fatal collision in Handcross A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a fatal collision in Handcross last December. Kyle Witney, 20, of Finches Lane, Lindfield has been charged with two counts of driving dangerously causing the deaths of Marc Martin and Matthew Preece and being unfit through taking drugs. The two passengers sadly died when the car they were travelling in left the road and hit a tree at Handcross on 17 December last year. Matthew Preece, 21, from Lindfield, and Marc Martin, 22, from Haywards Heath both died in hospital from their injuries. They had been sitting in the back of the BMW when it struck the tree and flipped on its roof on High Beeches Lane just after 10pm. Witney will appear at Crawley Magistrates court on 22 July.
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FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3498 Time: 11.48am - 12.15pm Location: House - Hazelwood Close, Easebourne, Midhurst Incident: FIRE kitchen smoke logged - occupier not in house - neighbour alerted by a smoke alarm and called 999. - 1HR, 2BA used by WSFRS - accidental WrL Midhurst, WrL Petworth
Hayling Lifeboat transferred two Lifeboat crew to the yacht to help the crew get the sails free. After entering the harbour the harbour patrol boat assisted by putting a crewman aboard who was a yacht rigger. The sails could not be lowered so the harbour patrol suggested putting the yacht on a visitor mooring until they could be freed - Full report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49450 / 2015 Time: 10pm Location: Borage Close, Crawley Incident: Man seriously hurt in Crawley assault Shortly before 10pm police were called to Borage Close, Crawley, where a man had been seriously assaulted during an argument in the street. The 43-year-old victim was punched twice in the face, knocking him to the ground. He sustained a fractured skull and was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, where he has been detained for treatment. It has since been established that his injuries may be life-threatening. His assailant is described as a man in his early 20s, 5'10", skinny but muscular build, with cropped blond or light brown hair. He was wearing dark coloured tracksuit bottoms. Anyone who saw what happened, who can name the assailant or who may have other information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1643 of 27/6 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49463 / 2015 Time: 3.15am Location: Mill Road, Burgess Hill Incident: Man seriously ill after being attacked in Burgess Hill Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were assaulted in Mill Road, Burgess Hill. At about 3.15am the men were attacked during an argument with two other men at the junction with Millers Way. A 24-year-old man suffered minor facial injuries and was treated in hospital but released later. A 20-year-old man suffered serious head injuries in the assault. He is currently in a life-threatening condition in hospital. Detective Inspector Rachel Carr said: "One of the victims is very seriously ill in hospital. We need to speak to anyone who was in or around Mill Road in the early hours of Sunday morning and saw or heard anything suspicious. At this stage we don't know why the attack happened or what had happened in the hours beforehand that might have prompted it. We want to trace anyone who may have seen a van being driven along Mill Road at speed at about 3.15am." A 22-year-old man from Brighton and a 22-year-old man from Burgess Hill have been arrested. Both are in custody being questioned on suspicion of assault. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting Operation Slough or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49479 / 2015 Report received: 01 July 2015 16:10 UPDATE Two charged over Burgess Hill attack Two men have been charged over an attack in Burgess Hill that has left a man critically ill in hospital. At about 3.15am on Sunday, 28 June, two men were attacked during an argument with two other men at the junction of Mill Road with Millers Way. A 20-year-old man suffered serious head injuries in the assault. He is in a life-threatening condition in hospital. Benjamin Watkinson, 22, of Stanford Road, Brighton, and Alfie Robinson, 22, of Chanctonbury Road, Burgess Hill, have been charged with two counts of assault. Both were remanded in custody to appear before Magistrates. Police are still keen to find people who were in the area at the time. Detective Sergeant Pete Yarrow said: "We need to speak to anyone who was in or around Mill Road in the early hours of Sunday morning and saw or heard anything suspicious". Anyone with information should call 101 quoting Operation Slough or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49455 / 2015 Charged with drink driving offences More people have been charged with offences as part of Sussex Police's June crackdown on drink and drug-driving. Andrzej Janas, 35, was arrested at 11.40pm on 28 June after he stopped his vehicle for no reason in Felpham Way, Bognor Regis. Janas, of The Steyne, Bognor Regis, was charged with drink-driving and released on bail to appear at Worthing Magistrates' Court on 16 July. Bahri Fiigioli, 29, was arrested at 9.45pm on 28 June at Pease Pottage services because officers were concerned about his erratic driving. Fiigioli, of Holburne Road, London, was charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis and driving without a licence. He was released on bail to appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court on 14 July. Terence Rosen, 57, was arrested at 10.45pm on 28 June after police saw him driving in High Street, Storrington, with a faulty light. Rosen, of Bennetts Road, Horsham, was charged with drink-driving and driving a vehicle without an MOT. He was released on bail to appear at Worthing Magistrates' Court on 16 July.
During the return to station at 5.46 p.m. a local dive boat conducting a drift dive with seven divers reported that he had no visual contact with the divers surface marker buoy and so the inshore Lifeboat was diverted to a position 3nm east of the station. At 5.50 p.m. the all-weather Lifeboat broke away from escorting the yacht and proceeded to the dive incident. When both Lifeboats were on scene at 5.59 p.m. they started searching straight away and at 6.06 p.m. the divers started surfacing and six were recovered to the Mulberry Divers rhib. With still one diver missing Solent Coastguard tasked Bembridge lifeboat and the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 104 to assist with search. The diver was spotted on the surface at 6.15 p.m. and both Lifeboats headed towards him. The diver was recovered into the inshore Lifeboat and checked out. All the rescue craft were stood down at 6.20pm. - Full report return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3561 Time: 3.30am - 3.45am Location: Hampshire Avenue, Bognor Incident: FIRE Fire - skip well alight - 1HR used by WSFRS - WrL Bognor FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3568 Time: 9.29am - 9.51am Location: Racecourse Road, Goodwood Incident: RTC incident involving 1 car - elderly female driver released by ambulance paramedics before arrival of WSFRS - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49475 / 2015 Location: Lindfield Drive, Hailsham Incident: Burglary arrest leads to significant drugs haul Police investigating a burglary in Lindfield Drive, Hailsham, found themselves with a bigger enquiry on their hands when they discovered illicit drugs with an estimated street value of more than £150,000 in a nearby flat. A detective interviewing a couple about the theft of a handbag and contents from their flat noticed a man acting suspiciously in the garden outside. When spoken to the man said that the police were looking for him. The officer obligingly arrested him on suspicion of burglary. The man's flat was searched and it was found there had been a fire in a cooker and a metal bin, leading to the man being further arrested on suspicion of arson with intent or reckless as to whether life was endangered. But of particular significance to officers was the discovery of several kilos of cocaine and cannabis resin within the property. The man, 44, was further arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of ecstasy and cannabis, and possession of cocaine with intent to supply. A woman, 28, was also arrested on suspicion of possessing amphetamine with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis. Both suspects have been interviewed and released on bail until 1 September while enquiries continue. Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 590 of 29/6. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3581 Time: 4.24pm - 5.04pm Location: Selham Road, South Ambersham Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 1 person trapped - 1 woman extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment with assistance from ambulance paramedics - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Midhurst, WrL Petworth SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49454 / 2015 Most wanted burglary suspect arrested Date Added 29 June 2015 12:41 One of the most wanted burglary suspects across the south east has been arrested and charged with a series of offences. Simon Knights was arrested in Great Yarmouth on Friday, 26 June, after a long-running investigation involving officers from Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, Essex and the Metropolitan Police. The 39-year-old, of no fixed address, has now been charged with 13 burglaries and one attempted burglary and remanded in custody to appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court today, Monday 29 June. The burglaries were committed at: - Oving Road, Chichester, on 12 June 2014 - Barnham Road, Eastergate, on 16 June 2014 - 2 properties, both in Downview Road, Barnham, on 16 June 2014 - Elm Grove, Barnham, on 16 June 2014 - Park Road, Burgess Hill, on 19 June 2014 - Watling Road, Southwick, on 18 June 2014 - Ancton Lane, Bognor Regis, on 25 June 2014 - Tilmore Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, on 3 July 2014 - Westbrook Avenue, Margate, Kent, on 15 July 2014 - Hayes Barton, Southend, Essex, on 23 July 2014 - Townscourt Crescent, Orpington, Kent, on 26 November 2014 - Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, on 8 April 2015 The attempted burglary was in Barnham Road, Barnham, on 16 June.
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3607 Time: 10.28pm - 11.27pm Location: House - Western Road, Selsey Incident: FIRE washing machine on fire in utility room of house - utility room well alight - electrics and gas isolated - 2BA, 3HRs used by WSFRS - utility room 100% damaged by fire - accidental - WrL Selsey, WrL Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49451 / 2015 Report received: 29 June 2015 Good Samaritan in assault case sought The driver of a black car who stopped to help a 16-year-old boy who had been assaulted in Hove is being urged to come forward. The Good Samaritan is thought to be called Reuben but officers have no other information. The incident occurred at around 5.30pm on Saturday 23 May. The victim had alighted from a 49 bus and was walking along the B2066 New Church Road, Hove, when he noticed he was being followed by four youths of a similar age. One of them punched him, causing facial injuries, and tried to drag him down an alleyway in nearby Aymer Road. The kind-hearted motorist saw the victim in distress and drove him home. He is being asked to contact police by phoning 101, quoting serial 1309 of 23/5 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Similarly, anyone else who saw what happened is asked to contact police in the same way. Police have arrested and interviewed a 16-year-old in connection with the assault. He has been bailed while enquiries continue. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49476 / 2015 Time: 5.25am Location: Macfarlane's newsagents, Southwick Square Incident: Teenagers charged with robbery in Southwick Three teenagers have been charged with robbery after a shopkeeper was attacked in Southwick. At 5.25am police were called to a report of a robbery at Macfarlane's newsagents in Southwick Square, Southwick. Three people had entered the shop and attacked a member of staff before stealing bottles of wine and cash from the till and then leaving. The shop worker suffered bruising to his back and arm. Dominic Abnett, 18, of no fixed address, has been charged with robbery, burglary and possession of a bladed item. A 16-year-old boy from Portslade and a 16-year-old boy from Horsham have also been charged with robbery. All have been remanded in custody to appear before Crawley Magistrates SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49459 / 2015 FOUND - Ashley Colton Ashley Colton, 23, from Hailsham, has been found safe in London after last being seen on Tuesday 7 April. Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3630 Time: 2.52pm - 3.18pm Location: Bungalow - Downs Way, East Preston Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - kitchen fire in bungalow - 2BA, 1HR used by WSFRS - smoke cleared using PPV fan - accidental WrL Littlehampton, WrL Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3649 Time: 7.36pm - 8.43pm Location: Off Elms Lane, West Wittering Incident: FIRE approx 4 acres of cut hay damaged by fire - 3HRs and beaters used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition WrL Chichester, WrL Selsey , L4T Chichester, L4T Bognor FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3661 Time: 10.30pm - 00.44am Location: Tennysons Lane, Blackdown Incident: WEATHER RELATED LIGHTNING STRIKE - electricity pole, transformer and adjacent wooden workshop 20m x 5m involved in fire - cylinder removed from workshop and allowed to cool - 2 fixed HRs and foam used by F&RS - thermal imaging camera used for inspection - accidental WrL Petworth, WrL Midhurst, WrL Haslemere, WrL Liphook, WrC Petworth, CU Bognor return to previous window | PREVIOUS - May 2015 | NEXT - July 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. If you have visited this page previously - click refresh below to check for any further new reports Not all call outs are listed - Only reported incidents are logged here - - see also WSF&RS archived - - Police reports
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