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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49489 / 2015 Time: 12.30am Location: Tollgate Hill, Broadfield, Crawley Incident: Attempted street robbery in Crawley At about 12.30am a 26-year old local man was walking home along Tollgate Hill, Broadfield, Crawley, when he was set upon by two men who demanded money. When he refused, saying he had no money, they pushed him to the ground and began to search him. However they stopped and ran off when a car passed by. One was in his 20s, stocky and about 5' 10". He was wearing a dark coloured hooded top with the hood up, black trainers and black gloves. The second man was very similar in age, build and height and was wearing a grey hooded top with the top up. Nothing was stolen and the man was shaken but unhurt. Police would particularly like to speak to the occupant or occupants of the car that drove past, which clearly distracted the would-be robber, they would also like to hear from anyone who saw the two men in the area that night. If you can help call 101, quoting serial 32 of 01/07 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Dean, of Hurrell Road, Hastings, pleaded guilty to drink-driving and failing to stop after an accident when she appeared before Magistrates today. She was banned from driving for three years and given a 16-week suspended prison sentence. She was also ordered to do 300 hours of community service and to pay £315.
The boys are friends and Police think they could be together but are obviously concerned because of their age. If you see either boy or have any information about their whereabouts please call 101 quoting serial 557 of 29/06 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE Report received: 3 July 2015 14:35 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49504 / 2015 FOUND - Curtis Sheehan Curtis Sheehan, 13, from Horley has been found safe and well after last being seen at a school in Turners Hill, Crawley. Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance. BOTH BOYS HAVE NOW BEEN FOUND 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. 
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3710 Time: 7.58pm - 8.59pm Location: Grassland off Tasman Way, Durrington, Worthing Incident: FIRE 4 acres of grassland alight - 2HRs and beaters used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Worthing, WrL East Preston, L4T Shoreham
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SEE ABOVE  SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 11.10 Incident: Lifeboat searches for elderly man The inshore lifeboat was called to search the River Adur for an elderly man whom had been reported missing. The crew reached Beeding Bridge and due to the fast flooding tide it was decided to continue up to the weir near Shermanbury. On reaching the weir the lifeboat then slowly tracked back to Shoreham as nothing had been found. The coastguard then stood the lifeboat down. full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3756 Time: 1.58pm - 2.36pm Location: Industrial Unit - Billingshurst Road, Coolham Incident: FIRE electrical fire in plastics moulding machine - 2Co2 extinguishers and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - accidental WrL Horsham, WrL Storrington
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3772 Time: 6.24pm - 7.11pm Location: 3 Houses - Middle Village, Haywards Heath Incident: WEATHER RELATED LIGHTNING STRIKE - 3 houses affected by lightning strike to roofs - no fire situation - inspection made by WSFRS using thermal imaging camera and ladders - WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Burgess Hill SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49503 / 2015 Time: 9.20pm Location: Capel Lane, Gossops Green, Crawley Incident: Crawley stabbing Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Crawley. It follows an altercation between two men that took place around the Gossops Drive and Capel Lane area of Gossops Green at around 9.20pm. The 29-year-old victim was stabbed in the chest but was not seriously injured. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton where he received treatment. The suspect is described as Asian, between 5' 9" and 6', of large build and between 25 and 35-years-old. He was wearing a dark North Face cap, a dark coloured Puma jumper and blue jeans. Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, as it happened near the shops in the neighbourhood, to come forward. Anyone who saw what happened or has any information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1746 of 02/07 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3786 Time: 5.51am - 6.56am Location: House - Turners Hill Road, Haywards Heath Incident: FIRE 3 storey end of terrace house - fire in 2nd floor airing cupboard - 2nd floor 50% damaged by fire - 100% damaged by smoke - roof space 20% damaged by heat and smoke - 4BA, 2HRs, thermal imaging camera and 1 triple extension ladder used by WSFRS - accidental WrLx2 Haywards Heath, WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Hurstpierpoint SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49500 / 2015 Cannabis plants seized in raid at Durleighmarsh, near Rogate At around 8.30am police executed a drugs warrant at a commercial premises in Middle Meadow, Durleighmarsh, near Rogate. Officers found almost 40 cannabis plants in various stages of growth, with an estimated street value of between £5,000 and £15,000. They were contained in two outbuildings on site. A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cannabis production and is currently helping with enquiries. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3792 Time: 9.05am - 9.40am Location: Napier Way, Crawley Incident: RESCUE man with hand trapped in mechanism of cherry picker at height - man stabilised by ambulance paramedics and released by WSFRS using ladders and hydraulic rescue equipment - man left in the care of ambulance paramedics - WrL Crawley
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3812 Time: 5.03pm - 5.34pm Location: A24 Broadbridge Heath Incident: RTC incident involving 3 cars - 1 man trapped - cars stabilised - man released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and electrical cutting equipment - man taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Horsham, HRT Crawley, WrL Partridge Green SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49504 / 2015 FOUND - Curtis Sheehan Curtis Sheehan, 13, from Horley has been found safe and well after last being seen at a school in Turners Hill, Crawley. Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.
BRIGHTON LIFEBOAT
Time: 8.04pm Incident: Lifeboat aids paddle boarders in difficulty Brighton Lifeboat diverted to two paddle boarders in difficulty On awaiting for the tide to rise to escort a yacht back into Brighton Marina, Solent Coastguard tasked the crew to two paddle boarders in difficulty. The Lifeboat crew located the casualties approximately 150m off shore. On initial assessment of the young paddle boarders is was clear that they were both exhausted from their trip and were unable to return to shore due to the strong tide and wind pushing against them. They were taken back to West Pier from where they launched earlier that evening and provided sea safety advice from Shoreham Coastguard. full report
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3818 Time: 8.32pm - 8.54pm Location: House - Hawthorn Road, Bognor Incident: FIRE fire in 1st floor bedroom caused by candle - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - house smoke logged - PPV fan used to ventilate smoke - accidental WrL Bognor return to previous window
BRIGHTON LIFEBOAT
Time: 5.45am Incident: Lifeboat beached to save man The Brighton Lifeboat crew were paged this morning at 5.45am after receiving a call from Sussex Police informing Coastguard that a male had entered the water fully clothed and refusing to come out. Once on scene and gaining the man's trust the gentleman was brought onto Brighton lifeboat where a full medical assessment was carried out. With his health deteriorating due to a mixture of alcohol and cold water shock the helm decided to beach the Atlantic 85 to allow the crew from South East Coast Ambulance Service provide the medical attention the man required. He was then taken off to Royal Sussex County Hospital for further medical assistance. A member of lifeboat crew said; "This is our 4th shout in a month to an intoxicated male. We are urging all party-goers not to go in the sea after a night out as this can be very dangerous. Today this man was very lucky with the quick response from Sussex Police, Brighton Seafront Office, Shoreham Coastguard and the crew from the lifeboat." full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3829 Time: 7.35am - 8.33pm Location: A23 Southbound Muddleswood to Pyecombe Incident: RTC incident involving car into collision with hedgerow and street light - 1 person trapped - person released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Burgess Hill, HRT Crawley, WrL Henfield , WrL Brighton FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3838 Time: 12.01pm - 12.45pm Location: Rose Green Road, Bognor Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with stationary car - male driver trapped - car stabilised and driver medically assessed by ambulance paramedics before being assisted from car by WSFRS - police in attendance - WrL x2 Bognor FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3848 Time: 4.21pm - 4.48pm Location: Rear of House - Jubilee place, Bognor Incident: FIRE believed to have been caused by a barbecue - 6 metres of fence panels, 1 gate and garden furniture destroyed by fire - radiated heat damage to wall of house and down pipe - 1HR and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Bognor BRIGHTON LIFEBOAT
Time: 4.24pm Incident: Lifeboat beached for the second time today to save a life Brighton lifeboat was launched this evening after reports of man face down in the water 400m west of the West Pier. Once on scene Brighton lifeboat initiated a shoreline search alongside the beach lifeguards. Reports then came across the radio that a beach lifeguard had located the casualty and was taking him back to shore. The lifeboat helmsman made the decision to beach the Atlantic 85 to provide medical assistance to the unconscious male. A full medical assessment was carried out and the man was passed over to South East Coast Ambulance Service. Helmsman Daniel Gurr said; "This was brilliant team work between Brighton beach lifeguards and lifeboat. I would also like to say thanks to the 20 passer-by's and beach lifeguard's that assisted in getting the lifeboat back into the sea." full report SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 18.10 Incident: Lifeboat called to kitesurfer in distress The inshore lifeboat was called to a kitesurfer in distress near Lancing Sailing Club. The crew pulled him from the water and took him and his gear back to the lifeboat station. He was then handed into the care of the coastguard. full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3870 Time: 10.49pm - 11.23pm Location: Barry Close, Tilgate, Crawley Incident: FIRE garden fencing at the rear of house severely damaged by fire - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - smoke travelled into roof space of house and neighbouring house - both ventilated by WSFRS - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49522 / 2015 Time: 1.11am Location: North Street, Worthing Incident: Mystery of Worthing man's head injury Police trying to establish the circumstances of how a man was hospitalised with a head injury in Worthing want to speak to the driver of a white car or van that was at the scene. The 39-year-old local man was taken to Worthing Hospital following the incident in North Street at 1.11am. He has no recall of the incident, so it has not yet been established how he sustained the injury. Police have not ruled out that he may have been hit by a vehicle. A white car or van, possibly a minibus, was seen at the location at the time of the incident, but did not stop. Police want to speak to the driver of the vehicle along with any other witnesses. Please call 101 quoting serial 97 of 05/07 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3879 Time: 10.10am - 10.45am Location: Faygate Roundabout A264, Faygate Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with lamp post - no persons trapped - male driver taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrL Horsham SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49515 / 2015 Ford Prison absconder arrested A 29-year-old man who absconded from Ford Prison has been arrested. Lee Fudge walked out of the prison on Thursday, 2 July. He was arrested by police in Kent on Saturday and returned to custody. Thanks to the public and the media for their help tracing him. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3914 Time: 9.04pm - 8.41am next day Location: Farmland off East Street, Turners Hill Incident: FIRE barn 20m x10m containing 100 tonnes of hay well alight - 3 fixed HRs and 2 HRs used - 2nd barn not involved in fire - 11 cylinders in unaffected barn removed to safe area by WSFRS - barn and surrounding buildings protected using fixed HRs - watching brief on going WrL Turners Hill, WrLx2 Crawley, WrL East Grinstead, WrC Burgess Hill, WrL Haywards Heath, CU Haywards Heath and relief crews return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3929 Time: 00.06am - 1.01am Location: Common Road Junction Chesswood Road, Funtington Incident: RTC FATAL incident involving 2 cars - 2 persons trapped - hydraulic and heavy rescue equipment used by WSFRS - sadly one man was confirmed deceased at the scene, second man once extricated was taken to hospital by ambulance WrLx2 Chichester, WrL Emsworth, HRT Chichester SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49507 / 2015 Time: 00.02am Location: Common Road, Funtington Incident: One dead and one seriously injured in Funtington collision A driver has died and another is in hospital with serious injuries following a collision near Chichester early this morning. Emergency services were called to Common Road, Funtington at 12.02am where a red Seat Leon heading east had collided with a westbound blue Peugeot 406. Sadly, the driver of the Seat, now named as 42-year-old Paulo Pinto, of Common Lane, Fishbourne, died at the scene. A 67-year-old man from Chichester, who was driving the Peugeot, was taken to Southampton General Hospital with multiple serious injuries. He was described as being in a serious, but stable condition later this morning. The road was completely blocked by the collision and was closed until just after 5.30am to allow rescue and recovery work to take place and for engine fluids to be cleaned from the road surface. Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have seen either vehicle in the area in the time leading up to it is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Foley or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49509 / 2015 Time: 9.22am Location: Queen's Road, near Clock Tower Incident: Major Incident declared in Brighton Traffic in central Brighton is likely to be disrupted this morning while emergency services deal with a collision between two buses at 9.22am. Initial reports suggest there are multiple injuries in the incident and it has been declared a major incident. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49517 / 2015 FOUND - Debbie Sales Debbie Sales has been found safe and well in Eastbourne. Thanks to the public and the media for their help finding her.
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3957 Time: 8.17pm - 9.19pm Location: High Street, Selsey Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 1 person trapped - 1 man extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - 2 further persons medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics but required no treatment - scene made safe WrL Selsey, WrL Chichester FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3971 Time: 10.57pm - 11.56pm Location: Scrap Metal Storage Facility - Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead Incident: FIRE 5% of single storey workshop 25m x40m at scrap metal facility damaged by fire - 75% of workshop damaged by smoke - 4BA, 3HRs, 1 thermal imaging camera and PPV fan used by WSFRS - 1 man treated for smoke inhalation by ambulance paramedics - accidental WrL East Grinstead, WrL Forest Row ESFRS, WrL Turners Hill FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 3974 Time: 11.35pm - 00.10am Location: Ground Floor Flat - Bentswood Road, Haywards Heath Incident: FIRE ground floor flat - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - female occupier with burn injury given 1st aid by WSFRS using burns kit - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - smoke ventilated from flat by WSFRS using PPV fan WrLx2 Haywards Heath, WrL Burgess Hill return to previous window
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FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: PR 7431 Time: 4.30am Location: West Terrace, Hurstpierpoint Incident: FIRE Fire & Rescue attended the terraced house in West Terrace Hurstpierpoint at 4.30 am. On arrival crews found that a fire in a garden shed had spread to the roof of the house. The adjacent terraced house roof void and loft was also damaged by fire. Fire crews from Hurstpierpoint, Henfield and Brighton used 8 breathing apparatus, 4 hose reels and the arial ladder platform to extinguish the fire. Following an investigation by fire officers it was discovered the batteries had been removed from the first floor smoke detector. Firefighters are urging people not to remove batteries from their smoke alarms after this young family had a fortunate escape. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4053 Time: 3.44pm - 4.24pm Location: Roundabout Junction Oaklands Way and Spitalfield Lane, Chichester Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 1 woman assisted from one of the cars by WSFRS using small tools and spinal back board - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Chichester
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49552a / 2015 FOUND - Harvey Andrews Harvey Andrews, who went missing from school has turned up safe and well on Friday morning, 10 July. Thanks to everyone who has been looking out for him and who have been helping publicise his disappearance. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49563 / 2015 Man charged with drink-driving in Ferrari A 29-year-old man has now been charged with drink-driving after a Ferrari 458 Spider crashed into a Lavant garden in May. Police were called to a report of a car crashed into a garden in Lavant Road just before 9pm on Tuesday 12 May. Charles Smee, 29, of Downs Road, West Stoke, has been charged with drink-driving. He was released on bail to appear before Worthing Magistrates on 11 August.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49618 / 2015 Ford prison absconder Meechan recaptured Date Added 17 July 2015 12:16 A recent absconder from Ford prison has been recaptured after a joint operation involving Sussex and Surrey police and the prison service. Stephen Meechan, 29, was recaptured in the Dorking area of Surrey in the early hours of Thursday 16 July. Police would like to thank all members of the public who reported sightings, which led to a specific locality SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49566 / 2015 Time: 5pm Location: A27 approaching Fishbourne roundabout Incident: Multi-vehicle crash on the A27 at Fishbourne, near Chichester Police are trying to trace the driver of a white Audi car known to have been in the vicinity of a multi-vehicle crash on the A27 at Fishbourne, near Chichester. It happened at 5pm as all the vehicles involved were travelling eastbound on the dual carriageway approaching Fishbourne roundabout. The Audi was immediately in front of three vehicles which subsequently came to grief. A Citroen C4 Cactus, driven by a 28-year-old man from Worthing, went up a bank before rolling three times. It came to rest in the nearside lane and a BMW 520D, driven by a 43-year-old man from Small Dole, near Henfield, braked to avoid it. A Citroen Saxo, driven by a 24-year-old woman from Farnborough, Hampshire,, then collided with the BMW. The only injury was a cut to the forehead sustained by the BMW driver, who was treated at St Richards Hospital, Chichester. The white Audi driver, or anyone with information about the incident, is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1145 of 9/7 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4106 Time: 6.03pm - 6.38pm Location: Flansham Lane, Flansham Incident: RTC incident involving car and tractor 1 man released from car by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment in liaison with ambulance paramedics - man taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Littlehampton, WrL Bognor, HRT Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49568 / 2015 Robbery inside a house at Crockerhill, near Chichester Police are investigating a robbery at a house in Crockerhill, Chichester, in which a man barged his way into the property before stealing a small safe, an Apple Mac Pro laptop and an iPad. The incident happened just before 9pm when the occupant, a 20-year-old woman, was verbally threatened and made to hand over valuables to the offender. She was shaken but unhurt. A six-year-old boy, son of the woman's boyfriend, was also unharmed. The offender was last seen heading towards the A27 between Tangmere and Fontwell. It is thought he may have been driving a silver Volkswagen Caddy. He is described as a black male with dreadlock hair tied in a pony-tail. He was wearing a cluster of bling earrings and a high-visibility vest. which it is believed he later discarded. Anyone who saw anything suspicious or who may have other information about the incident is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1571 of 9/7 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4122 Time: 3.08am - 5.14am Location: Near Oval Raceway - Water Lane, Angmering Incident: FIRE timber storage building 5mx3m and surrounding undergrowth destroyed by fire caused by reignited bonfire - 2 HRs used by WSFRS - 1 car damaged by radiated heat - 3 small compressed gas cylinders removed from fire area and cooled - accidental WrL East Preston, WrL Littlehampton SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49552a / 2015 FOUND - Harvey Andrews Harvey Andrews, who went missing from school on the 6 July has turned up safe and well this morning. Thanks to everyone who has been looking out for him and who have been helping publicise his disappearance.
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4139 Time: 1.15pm - 2.14pm Location: Caravan Park - Billingshurst Road, Ashington Incident: FIRE 2 storage containers 2mx1m, greenhouse 2mx2m, 6m of fencing and area of garden shrubs, and trees severely damaged by fire - external heat damage to guttering and window frame of static home - 2BA. 2HRs used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Storrington, WrL Horsham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4150 Time: 8.15pm - 10.52pm Location: 4 Storey Block of Flats - Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath Incident: FIRE kitchen of 2nd floor flat - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - kitchen 20% damaged by fire - 100% of flat damaged by smoke - 1Co2 extinguisher and PPV fan used by WSFRS - damaged areas cut away - accidental - WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Burgess Hill return to previous window
SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 12.15 Incident: Shoreham Lifeboat launched The all weather lifeboat launched to a 30ft yacht east of the Shoreham Harbour entrance with steering failure. The yacht which had two people on board was towed into the harbour. full report SELSEY LIFEBOAT
Incident: Selsey RNLI Responds to Emergency Call from Yacht Solent Coastguard received an emergency call from the 9-metre yacht 'Arabella' reporting that they were having difficulties in a position 3.5 nm south of Selsey Lifeboat station. The vessel had two crew on board, one who was seasick and the skipper who was suffering fatigue after being on the tiller for eight hours. The Selsey all-weather Lifeboat, 'Voluntary Worker', with seven crew launched at 8.08pm. and located the vessel at 8.25pm. The skipper requested a Lifeboat crewman be transferred to his vessel to assist and two crewmen from the Lifeboat were successfully transferred. One of the Lifeboat crew relieved the skipper on the tiller whilst the other checked the condition of the sick man. The first plan was to escort the yacht to Chichester Harbour but, because of the condition of the crew, it was decided to go to Selsey and put the yacht on the Lifeboat moorings. The Selsey inshore Lifeboat was launched to assist and at 9.31pm. the 'Arabella' was safely moored at Selsey. full report SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 16.34 Incident: Shoreham Lifeboat launched to windsurfer The all weather lifeboat was called to a report of a windsurfer in difficulty south of Carats Cafe, Southwick. By the time the lifeboat arrived it was established he was not in trouble and was ok. The lifeboat returned to station. full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4204 Time: 9.46pm - 10.47pm Location: A285 Duncton Hill, Duncton Incident: RTC incident involving car overturned and off roadway - no persons trapped - 5 persons treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics and WSFRS before being taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Petworth SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49704 / 2015 Report received: 27 July 2015 Time: 11.15pm Location: between Normanton Avenue & Marshall Avenue Incident: Street robbery in Bognor Regis Police are seeking anyone who may have information about a street robbery in Bognor Regis. It happened between 11.15pm and 11.30pm in an alleyway between Normanton Avenue and Marshall Avenue. The victim was a 20-year-old man from Bognor Regis who was approached from behind, thrown to the ground, punched and kicked. His assailants snatched a black i-Phone 6+ from his hands and ran off in the direction of Bognor Regis Football Club. The victim sustained minor bruising. He had earlier passed the club where he noticed two people sitting on a wall, wearing dark hooded tops and smelling strongly of cannabis. Detective Constable Andrea Watts said: "Unfortunately, there have been several similar incidents in Bognor recently. While it's not clear if they are linked, people should be aware and use well-lit areas, keep valuables out of sight and let us know of anything suspicious." In relation to the alleyway incident, anyone who may have seen what happened, who has been offered an i-Phone in suspicious circumstances or who may have other information is also asked to get in touch with Police by phoning 101, quoting serial 16 of 13/7. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4220 Time: 10.27am - 11.24am Location: Rear Garden of House - Guildford Road, Rudgewick Incident: FIRE bonfire affecting 10m of hedgerow - 1 man with minor burns to arm and head due to explosion of paint can on bonfire - 1st aid rendered by WSFRS personnel - man taken to hospital by ambulance - fire extinguished by WSFRS using 2HRs and water from pond WrL Horsham, L4T Horsham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4236 Time: 2.26pm - 2.50pm Location: Kennel Hill, Goodwood Incident: RTC incident involving car overturned - no persons trapped - female driver taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police WrL Chichester FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4251 Time: 8.04pm - 8.53pm Location: Rear Garden of House - Manning Road, Littlehampton Incident: FIRE shed 6mx4m and 10m hedge in rear garden destroyed by fire - 4HRs used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition WrL Littlehampton, WrL East Preston, FIO return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4316 Time: 8.17pm - 9.00pm Location: Rear of Milford Court, Brighton Road, Lancing Incident: FIRE car destroyed by fire - 2 further cars damaged by radiated heat - 2BA, 2HRs and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - accidental WrL Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4333 Time: 11.17pm - 11.42pm Location: Welcome Roundabout, Airport Way, Gatwick Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - no persons trapped -1 man uninjured assisted from car before arrival of WSFRS - scene made safe WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley
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FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4348 Time: 9.35am - 9.57am Location: Guildford Road, Clemsfold Incident: RTC incident involving minibus in collision with tree - 5 passengers released before arrival of WSFRS - scene made safe WrL Horsham SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49614 / 2015 Chichester woman jailed for drug offence When police executed a drugs warrant at a top floor flat in Oving Road, Chichester, on 6 December last year they seized a quantity of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. The occupants were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and one of them, Linda Stacey, 46, appeared at Chichester Crown Court today charged with possession with intent to supply cannabis, a Class B drug. Stacey pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months imprisonment. She was also ordered to pay £80 FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4362 Time: 2.27pm - 3.24pm Location: End of Terrace House - Mill Pond Way, East Preston Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen originating from dishwasher - 2 cats rescued by WSFRS and taken to vets - gas and electricity supplies isolated - 4BA, 3HRs used by WSFRS - PPV fan used to ventilate smoke - 20% of house damaged by fire and smoke - remainder of house damaged by smoke - accidental - WrL Littlehampton, WrL Worthing, Red Cross Support Unit SEE ABOVE FIRE & RESCUE REPORT - Call Ref: PR 7451 
Smoke alarm saves home and pets Three young people and two family pets had a lucky escape from a house fire in East Preston after the alarm was raised by a working smoke detector. Firefighters were called to the terraced house on Mill Pond Way, East Preston, at 2.28pm after an electrical fire was sparked by a dishwasher. Smoke from the dishwasher quickly spread through the kitchen door but thanks to the early warning given by the smoke alarm, the two brothers and their friend, who were upstairs when the fire started, were able to escape safely from the property and call 999. Two fire crews from Littlehampton and Worthing were immediately dispatched to the scene. On arrival firefighters discovered that two of the family's cats were still in the property so a team wearing breathing apparatus entered the smoke logged house to rescue the animals. One of the rescued cats was given oxygen therapy by firefighters before both were taken to vets. The young occupiers were uninjured. The fire was extinguished using two hose reels and a covering jet and the house was ventilated using a positive pressure ventilation fan. The kitchen was extensively damaged by fire; and the remainder of the house was damaged by smoke. Support for the occupiers was provided at the scene by Red Cross Fire and Emergency Support Service volunteers. Incident Commander Neal Temperley from Littlehampton Fire Station, said: "Once again, this incident highlights the value of having working smoke detectors in your home." SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49672 / 2015 Drink driver banned and fined Gustavo Fernandes was arrested at 8.30pm on 26 June after officers stopped his Ford Transit in The Hornet, Chichester. The 38-year-old had 68 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of his breath - almost twice the legal limit. Fernandes, of Hillfield Road, Selsey, pleaded guilty to drink-driving when he appeared at Worthing Magistrates Court. He was banned from driving for 18 months and ordered to pay £664 SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49604 / 2015 15-year-old boy in cliff death A boy who sadly died after falling from the cliffs at Ovingdean Gap has been identified as Arthur Cave of Lewes Crescent, Brighton. Arthur was found with life threatening injuries on the underpass of Ovingdean Gap at 6pm. He died later this evening of his injuries in hospital. The death is not being treated as suspicious. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4394 Time: 6.17am - 7.09am Location: A284 London Road, Arundel Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 1 man released from car before arrival of WSFRS and taken to hospital by ambulance - man trapped in second car released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance WrL Arundel, WrL Littlehampton, HRT Chichester SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49600 / 2015 Time: 6am Incident: Road closed after crash on the A284 The A284 London Road, Arundel, has been closed to traffic while emergency services deal with a head-on collision between two cars. It happened shortly after 6am just north of the turning to Arundel town centre. The road has been closed between the A27 town centre roundabout and the A29 Whiteways roundabout and is expected to remain shut until at least 8.30am. The driver of a Ford Fiesta involved was trapped and had to be freed by firefighters. The other driver was able to get out of his car, a Toyota Auris, unaided. Both have been taken by ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Anyone who saw the crash or who noticed either vehicle being driven shortly before it occurred is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 122 of 15/7 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49597 / 2015 FOUND - Reece Pateman 14-year old Reece Pateman, who went missing from a school fair he was visiting in Woodingdean, Brighton, on Saturday, 11 July, has been found safe in Brighton. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49612 / 2015 Man charged with Handcross burglary A 22-year-old man is to appear in court charged with breaking into a home in Handcross. An address in High Beeches Lane was broken into on 9 April and a laptop computer was stolen. Thomas Doherty, of no fixed address, has been charged with burglary and remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on 7 August. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49639 / 2015 Two sentenced for attack on young girl in Chichester Two women have been sentenced for a vicious assault on a then 16-year old girl they knew in Chichester in November 2013. A girl now aged 17, and Chanice Hammond, now 19, of St Pancras, Chichester, assaulted the 16-year-old after the three of them had gone to Hammond's flat to socialise. The victim walked out to get some fresh air in adjacent New Park, but was beaten up, punched, stamped on and kicked, by the two others. They then took her back to the flat, where they continued to beat her, at one point making her take a hot water bath to get the blood off her. The victim sustained severe facial injuries including cuts and swelling, which required hospital treatment. The 17-year old girl pleaded guilty at Chichester Crown Court to causing actual bodily harm, and was sentenced to 12 months youth rehabilitation, a restraining order to prevent her from contacting the victim, and 220 hours unpaid work. Hammond also pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm and was sentenced to eight months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, a 12 month supervision order, and 240 hours community service, at Chichester Crown Court today. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49618 / 2015 Ford prison absconder Meechan recaptured Date Added 17 July 2015 12:16 A recent absconder from Ford prison has been recaptured after a joint operation involving Sussex and Surrey police and the prison service. Stephen Meechan, 29, was recaptured in the Dorking area of Surrey in the early hours, having absconded the previous Thursday. Police would like to thank all members of the public who reported sightings, which led to a specific locality
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: PR7453 Time: 8.21am - 9.31am Location: Portsmouth Road, Milland Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with tree - female driver trapped - woman released by fire service using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance WrL Haslemere, WrL Petersfield, HRT Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49718 / 2015 Selsey Drink driver banned A 38-year-old man has been banned from the roads for almost four years after he was caught driving without a licence while drunk for the second time. Lee Moore was arrested at 12.50am on 30 June after he was found at the wheel of a Ford C-Max in Oval Road, Selsey. He had 70 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of his breath - twice the 35 microgrammes drink-drive legal limit - had already served a 12-month drink-driving ban imposed in 2006 and did not have a licence. Moore, of Pennycord Close, Selsey, pleaded guilty to drink-driving, driving without insurance and driving without a licence when he appeared before Worthing Magistrates. He was banned from driving for 46 months and ordered to pay £902. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4471 Time: 4.14pm - 4.29pm Location: The Green off Arlington Avenue, Goring Incident: FIRE bin fire caused by disposable barbecue - fire extinguished by WSFRS using buckets of water - accidental WrL Worthing SELSEY LIFEBOAT
Time: 4.44pm Incident: Selsey Lifeboat Responds to Emergency call from Belgian Catamaran The 10-metre Belgian vessel 'Teddy Beer' had hooked a fishing pot line on to its drive system. The man and woman on board were unable to free it and so put an emergency call into Solent Coastguard requesting assistance. Their given position was 2.5 nm south of Selsey Bill. The lifeboat was paged at 4.44 p.m. and the Lifeboat with a crew of seven, launched at 4.54 p.m. The Lifeboat arrived on scene at 5.08 p.m. to find 'Teddy Beer' laying broadside to the tide. The weather on scene was light winds and a smooth sea in hazy sunshine. Two Lifeboat crew, 2nd Coxswain, Willy Pledger, and Gary Pearce, were transferred and the rope was successfully cleared. full report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49616 / 2015 Time: 8.40pm Location: A24, Findon Incident: A24 Findon murder - Police appealing for witnesses Police investigating a fatal stabbing of a man following a collision between two cars on the A24 at Findon are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 79-year-old man died at the scene opposite the garden centre at Rogers Farm, Findon, just before 8.40pm. They believe the suspect who was driving the first car got out following the collision and stabbed the victim, who was driving the other car. The suspect then made off in his car. An air ambulance landed and paramedics carried out first aid on the man but he died at the roadside. The suspect is described as a white man, aged between 30 and 40, 6feet, skinny with shoulder length brown wavy hair with a thin face. His car is described as a pale coloured old style vehicle. Officers have been urgently making enquiries overnight to trace the suspect. They need to hear from witnesses who saw the collision, the suspect or the car involved, particularly if anyone filmed the incident or saw anyone filming it. A section of the A24 southbound at the junction of Cross Lane, Findon, remains closed. A diversion is in place. Anyone with information can contact Sussex Police by ringing 101 quoting Operation Wise or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49619 / 2015 Police hunt man responsible for frenzied murder Police are appealing for witnesses to the murder of a grandfather in Findon, near Worthing. At about 8.40pm on Thursday, 16 July, believed to be Donald Lock, 79, was driving south on the A24 when he struck the rear of a car that was also travelling south, just past the junction with the Black Horse pub. Mr Lock got out of his vehicle and was confronted by the driver of the other vehicle, who stabbed him repeatedly. The offender then got back into his car and drove away south on the A24. Mr Lock, from Worthing, suffered multiple stab wounds. Despite paramedics working on him at the scene, he died shortly afterwards. Officers are carrying out house-to-house inquiries in the area and looking for anyone who could have any information that could help identify exactly what happened. They are also appealing for anyone who has CCTV at their home or business that covers the A24 between the Offington Corner roundabout at Worthing and the Longfurlong roundabout at Findon. In addition anyone that has a vehicle with a dashboard camera who was in the area at the time is asked to come forward. Detective Superintendent Adam Hibbert, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: "Mr Lock was the victim of a frenzied attack that he had no chance to defend himself against. The attacker has then driven off but at this stage we have a limited description of his vehicle. We are looking for an extremely dangerous man and need the public's help to identify and arrest him urgently." Police are appealing for anyone who has any information about what happened to come forward immediately, no matter how unimportant you might think it is. It could be vital to our investigation. The attacker's vehicle is likely to have suffered minor damage to the rear. The attacker is likely to have had a substantial amount of blood on him after the murder. This could also be on his vehicle. If you have any suspicions about someone, do not challenge them but instead call 999. The A24 is likely to remain closed at Findon village for the foreseeable future while the investigation continues. Diversions are in place. SEE ABOVE NEWS REPORT Man arrested on suspicion of murder A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 79-year-old driver in a frenzied road rage attack. Don Lock was repeatedly stabbed near a garden centre at Rogers Farm on the A24 near Findon, West Sussex at about 20:40 BST on Thursday. Following information armed officers arrested a man in Worthing at 2pm Friday 17 July. Sussex Police said a 34-year-old man from Worthing was arrested by armed officers this afternoon. SEE ABOVE NEWS report 19 July 2015 Man charged with murder A man has been charged with murdering a great-grandfather who was stabbed after a car crash in West Sussex. Don Lock, 79, died after a road-rage confrontation on the A24 near Findon on Thursday evening. Matthew Daley, 34, of St Elmo Road, Worthing will appear before Crawley Magistrates on Monday 20. He has also been charged with possession of a knife in a public place in connection with the incident. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50191 / 2015 A24 Findon murder - Man appears in court A Worthing man charged with the murder of Don Lock on the A24 at Findon has appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday, 25 September. Matthew Daley, 34, of St Elmo Road, is accused of killing Mr Lock and is also charged with possession of a knife in a public place. Daley, who appeared via videolink, did not enter a plea. The case was adjourned for a trial to take place on 16 November at Lewes Crown Court. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4485 Time: 10.49pm - 11.28pm Location: Grinstead Lane, Lancing Incident: FIRE 10% of ground floor of derelict house damaged by fire - 2BA, 2HRs and PPV fan used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition WrLx2 Worthing return to previous window
NEWS REPORT Man arrested on suspicion of murder A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 79-year-old driver in a frenzied road rage attack. Don Lock was repeatedly stabbed near a garden centre at Rogers Farm on the A24 near Findon, West Sussex at about 20:40 BST on Thursday. Following information armed officers arrested a man in Worthing at 2pm today. Sussex Police said a 34-year-old man from Worthing was arrested by armed officers this afternoon. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49621 / 2015 FOUND - Amanda Keating Amanda Keating, 26, has been found safe after she went missing on Wednesday 8 July. Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
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FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4563 Time: 3.51pm - 5.44pm Location: Field off Sloop Lane, Scaynes Hill Incident: FIRE 15 tonnes of straw in field - 10 tonnes of straw smouldering - fire extinguished using 1HR - surrounding trees and hedgerows damped down - unaffected straw moved by farmer using tractor - accidental - WrL Haywards Heath , WrL
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49628 / 2015 FOUND - Abigail Beach Missing teenager Abigail Beach has been found safe and well in St Leonards on Saturday night, 18 July. The 15-year-old had gone missing from her home at 1am on Friday, 17 July. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4585 Time: 11.15pm - 00.01am next day Location: Domestic Garage Block - Woodpecker Road, Petworth Incident: FIRE domestic garage on fire in garage block - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrL Petworth, WrL Midhurst return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49659 / 2015 Littlehampton street sex attack In the early hours of this morning a 31-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in the Surrey Street and High Street areas of Littlehampton. Her attacker is described as an Eastern European man, possibly Croatian or Lithuanian, approximately 5'4", with blonde hair. He was wearing a black jacket with no collar with a turtle neck style. He was aged in his early 20's and said his name was Sergei. Anyone who saw anything or who may have other information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1125 of 19/7 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. NEWS report Man charged with murder A man has been charged with murdering a great-grandfather who was stabbed after a car crash in West Sussex. Don Lock, 79, died after a road-rage confrontation on the A24 near Findon on Thursday evening. Matthew Daley, 34, of St Elmo Road, Worthing will appear before Crawley Magistrates on Monday 20. He has also been charged with possession of a knife in a public place in connection with the incident.
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4596 Time: 9.02am - 11.46am Location: Field off Cemetery Lane, Westbourne Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE horse in pond up to its neck - horse lifted from pond by TRU Officers using unimog crane - horse left in vets care - TRU Officers FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4602 Time: 10.22am - 10.49am Location: Keysford Lane, Horsted Keynes Incident: RTC incident involving motorbike - male rider given 1st aid by WSFRS - fuel spillage sanded - police and ambulance in attendance WrL Haywards Heath LITTLEHAMPTON LIFEBOAT
Time: 1.19pm Incident: Lifeboat assists vessel in rough seas At 1.19pm Littlehampton RNLI were paged by the coastguard to assist a leisure craft with four crew onboard. The vessel had suffered engine failure and was drifting on rough seas in force 6 winds. The station's Atlantic 75 Blue Peter 1 lifeboat was already at sea on a training exercise with a volunteer crew onboard, and was tasked to attend. The lifeboat immediately changed course and headed to Bognor Regis to locate the stricken craft. On arrival at the scene it soon became clear the vessel was unable to make it to it's destination under it's own steam. The lifeboat crew rigged a tow line and towed the boat and it's crew back to safety at West Sands Boat Club, near Selsey. full report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49669 / 2015 Time: 1.50pm Location: A259, Fishbourne, Chichester Incident: Cyclist hurt in collision with caravan at Fishbourne Police want to trace the driver of a silver car towing a caravan which was in collision with a cyclist on the A259 westbound at Fishbourne, near Chichester, at around 1.50pm. They would also like to talk to anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information. The cyclist, a 61-year-old local man, was thrown from his red Freego electric cycle and suffered a cut to the head as the car and caravan overtook him. He was treated at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, but not detained. The car and caravan continued west along the A259, apparently unaware of the contact between caravan and cycle. Anyone able to help is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 792 of 19/7 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49684 / 2015 report received: 24 July 2015 11:09 Body confirmed as missing student Diogo Moreira British Transport Police have confirmed that the body of a man that has been recovered in Brighton is that of missing Portuguese student Diogo Moreira. An investigation into his death has begun by BTP. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4622 Time: 6.40pm - 7.02pm Location: Rear Garden of House - Roffeys Close, Copthorne Incident: FIRE gas barbecue and gas cylinder well alight - 2BA, 1HR used by WSFRS and cylinder cooled - accidental WrL x2 Crawley FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 6424 Time: 7.30pm - 7.55pm Location: House - Downland Drive, Crawley Incident: FIRE bin fire caused by disposable barbeque - 5% fire damage to front porch of house - 1HR and small tools used by WSFRS - male occupier with burn injury given 1st aid by WSFRS and taken to hospital by ambulance - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49652 / 2015 Time: 8.15pm Location: Springfield Road, Crawley Incident: Witnesses sought to Crawley robbery Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in which a 41-year-old man from Seaford was attacked in Springfield Road, Crawley. The victim was walking to a friend's address in Crawley when the incident took place at 8.15pm. He was approached by two men. One pushed him and threatened him with a knife before stealing personal property and running off. Both suspects are black men, both aged 25-35, both of slim build and both 6' tall. One, clean shaven, was wearing a red baseball cap worn to the front, a black jumper and grey jogging bottoms. The second suspect had thick black afro-style hair, shorter at the sides. He was wearing a grey pullover hooded top and grey tracksuit bottoms. Police are keen to speak to any witnesses to this incident or anyone who may have seen the two suspects in the area or running towards The Railway public house. Anyone who saw what happened or who has other information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1557 of 19/7. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4668 Time: 1.32pm - 2.18pm Location: A283, Wiston Incident: RTC incident involving 1 car - man released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - 2 persons taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Storrington, WrL Shoreham, HRT Worthing
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49664 / 2015 Most wanted Sussex burglar jailed Sussex's most wanted burglar has been jailed for more than five years for a series of break-ins across the south east. Simon Knights broke into eight homes in Sussex, two in Kent and one in each of Surrey, Hampshire and Essex and attempted to break into another home in Sussex in a spree that ran from June 2014 to April 2015. In each case the 39-year-old used the rail network to move from town to town dressed smartly in a jacket, shirt and trousers, committing burglaries and then getting the next train home. He stole thousands of pounds worth of jewellery in the burglaries that police have been able to link to him. But there could be other crimes that he committed that officers have not yet proved were done by Knights. He was eventually arrested in Great Yarmouth on 26 June after a series of national and local appeals and a long-running investigation involving officers from Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, Essex and the Metropolitan Police. Knights, who gave his address as Kirkley Cliff Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, pleaded guilty to 13 counts of burglary and one of attempted burglary when he appeared in court. He was jailed for five years and six months when he appeared at Chichester Crown Court today.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49679 / 2015 Time: 5pm Location: Greenfields, Wick, Littlehampton Incident: Disabled man steals cash from boy in Littlehampton Police are seeking witnesses to an incident on a path behind Greenfields, Wick, Littlehampton, in which a disabled man stole money from a 15-year-old boy. It happened at around 5pm when the boy, who was riding a bike, was bumped into by the man in a mobility scooter. The boy fell from his bike and as he did so, cash fell from his pocket. The man took a £10 note and made off. A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and bailed until 26 August while enquiries continue. Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 121 of 20/7 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4673 Time: 5.12pm - 5.33pm Location: Balcombe Road, Haywards Heath Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with tree - female driver released before arrival of WSFRS and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrLx2 Haywards Heath return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4708 Time: 7.53am - 8.05am Location: Shopping Centre Car Park - London Road, East Grinstead Incident: FIRE fire in the rear of dustcart - 1HR used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL East Grinstead SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49647 / 2015 FOUND - Cameron Gittins 21 July 2015 Crawley teenager Cameron Gittins has been found safe and well. Thanks to everyone for their help tracing him. RNLI LIFEBOAT
Time: 4.23pm Incident: Lifeboat launched to child threatening to jump of Pier Brighton lifeboat was launched to reports of a child threatening to jump of Brighton Pier this afternoon at 4.23pm. The crew were quickly on scene and commenced a search around Brighton Pier and a shoreline search towards Brighton Marina. The crew were then informed that the young boy was safe and well on shore by the police and the lifeboat was stood down. full report return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4709 Time: 8.00am - 11.41am Location: Farm Land off West Chiltington Lane, Billingshurst Incident: FIRE 30 tonnes of waste sawdust involved in fire on open ground - 2HRs used by WSFRS - mechanical digger used to assist in turning over sawdust and damping down - accidental - WrLx2 Horsham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4759 Time: 5.08pm - 5.25pm Location: Outside House - Timberleys, Littlehampton Incident: FIRE recycling bin on driveway of house 50% damaged by fire - adjacent metal garage door affected by radiated heat - 1HR used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Littlehampton SHOREHAM LIFEBOAT
Time: 6.50pm Incident: Lifeboat goes to aid of Kitesurfer The Shoreham all weather lifeboat while on exercise was tasked to a kitesurfer in difficultly a quarter mile south of Millionaires Row at Hove. The lifeboat found the woman kitesurfer in the water with sail gear failure. The woman and her kite were put aboard and after a short search of the area, the crew found her kiteboard which was recovered. The woman was returned to the beach and the crew returned to station. full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4765 Time: 8.00pm - 9.38pm Location: River Road, Littlehampton Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with wall - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrL Littlehampton SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49668 / 2015 Time: 8.30pm Location: Fontwell Road, Selsey Incident: Man flags down female driver then attacks her in Selsey Police are appealing for witnesses after a man flagged down a female driver and dragged her into an alleyway in Selsey. At about 8.30pm a 21-year-old was driving in Fontwell Road in the town when a man waved to her and signalled for her to stop. He told her there appeared to be a problem with her car but when she got out to check her vehicle the man grabbed her and dragged her into an alleyway that runs between Fontwell Road and Gillway. The victim managed to fight the man off and got back into her car to escape. The attacker fled down the alleyway towards Gillway. Officers are currently in the area looking for witnesses and crime scene investigators are collecting evidence from Fontwell Road and the alleyway. Extra patrols have also been sent into the area to look for the man and to speak to any residents about what they might have seen or heard. The police helicopter is also being used in the search. The man was white and was wearing a cap and tracksuit bottoms. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 1651 of 22/07 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49710 / 2015 FOUND - Leslie Turner Missing Leslie Turner from Crawley was found in Essex on Monday, 27 July, at 3.45pm. Leslie, 37, had last been seen on 16 July. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49680 / 2015 Location: Littlehampton Incident: Four arrested as drugs and cash seized Four men have been arrested for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and money laundering after three similtaneous drugs raids in Littlehampton today. A 44-year-old from Rustington; a 49-year-old from Wick and two men of no fixed address, aged 37 and 46, have been bailed to 25 September for further enquiries. About £25,000 worth of heroin and thousands of pounds in cash was seized during the raids following intelligence, information and work by local officers. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4813 Time: 7.13pm - 7.38pm Location: Goose Green Lane, Thakeham Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 1 car overturned and in ditch - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS WrL Billingshurst, WrL Storrington
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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49684 / 2015 Body confirmed as missing student Diogo Moreira British Transport Police have confirmed that the body of a man that had been recovered in Brighton is that of missing Portuguese student Diogo Moreira. An investigation into his death is being run by the BTP.
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4827 Time: 10.23am -10.32am Location: A286 Fernhurst Incident: RTC incident involving car and HGV lorry - no persons trapped - both drivers treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe - WrL Haslemere SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49685 / 2015 A280 Long Furlong closed following RTC Police have closed the A280 between the A24 at Findon and A27 following a collision between a car and a lorry at 12:20pm today. The female driver of the car is thought to have suffered serious injuries. Emergency services are on the scene. Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible. The road is likely to be closed until at least 4pm. SEE ABOVE FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4832 Time: 12.23pm - 13.10pm Location: Long Furlong, Findon Incident: RTC- car and HGV lorry - female driver trapped in car - woman extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL x2Worthing, HRT Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49695 / 2015 Time: 1pm Location: Kingstanding, near Crowborough Incident: Serious car crash at Kingstanding, near Crowborough Police are seeking witnesses to a crash on the Ashdown Forest which left two people from Hartfield critically ill. It happened shortly before 1pm at Kingstanding, near Crowborough, where the B2026 meets the B2188. A 29-year-old Eastbourne man was also seriously hurt. He was driving a blue Vauxhall Astra which was in collision with a grey Citroen C3 Executive. He was taken to the Kent and Sussex Hospital, Pembury, where he was treated for a broken arm. The 81-year-old Citroen driver and his 76-year-old wife, who was the front seat passenger, were both taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Both have been detained with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries. Roads in the area were closed to through traffic while the incident was dealt with. The Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance attended, but all the casualties were taken to hospital by land ambulance. Anyone who saw the collision or who may have other information is asked to call 101, quoting Operation Quake. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4840 Time: 5.36pm - 6.23pm Location: A24 Ashington Incident: RTC incident involving car off road and into trees - no persons trapped - scene safety maintained by WSFRS - 2 people treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - WrL Storrington return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4856 Time: 8.35am - 8.52am Location: House - Mead Way, Midhurst Incident: WEATHER RELATED large pole with aerial and solar system hanging from roof of house in high winds - solar system and aerial made safe by WSFRS using triple extension ladder - WrL Midhurst FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4880 Time: 7.08pm - 8.42pm Location: A272, Wisborough Green Incident: FIRE empty horsebox destroyed by fire - 2BA, 2HRs and 1 foam HR used by WSFRS - overhead cables affected by fire - cables inspected by BT - accidental - WrL Billingshurst, WrL Horsham return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4931 Time: 11.08am - 11.46am Location: Flat - Norfolk Road, Littlehampton Incident: WEATHER RELATED rainwater coming through ceiling of flat - gutters cleared by WSFRS using triple extension ladder and salvage carried out WrL Littlehampton FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4944 Time: 6.02pm - 7.42pm Location: A285 - One Mile South of Petworth Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 1 man released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - Helicopter Emergency Medical Service doctor in attendance - WrL Petworth, WrL Midhurst, HRT Chichester return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49877 / 2015 Brighton man's hefty parking bill A Brighton man who flouted parking restrictions in the city by parking numerous vehicles knowing that their registrations could not be traced back to him has ended up with a bill of nearly £8000. Julian King, 43, a company director of Withdean Road, Brighton, appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on July 27 charged with three offences of fraudulently using a vehicle registration mark and one of possessing an article in connection with fraud. He was found guilty of defrauding Brighton and Hove City Council by parking numerous vehicles around the city in resident permit bays, loading bays and on double yellow lines dishonestly, knowing that the plates displayed on the vehicles could not be traced back to him through Brighton and Hove City Council's parking enforcement enquiries. The court heard that he also evaded detection by concealing the tax disc in the vehicle on each occasion to prevent authorities establishing the correct owner's details. The offences involved several high value vehicles, including a Porsche, Bentley, Range Rover, Mercedes, Audi and BMWs. He was found guilty of using the vehicles to commit the offences on at least 45 occasions over a period of about five years. He was fined £3870 and costs of £2000, compensation was ordered to Brighton City Council of £2000 and there was a victim surcharge imposed of £120. A number of licence plates owned by King have been revoked by the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Agency. PC Mark Bassett said: "While the offences in this case did stretch back over a number of years, when they came to light we were able to find the evidence we needed to bring about this successful prosecution. This wasn't a case of someone trying to get away with a quick stop somewhere they shouldn't or spending a little too long shopping. This was calculated fraud, pure and simple" SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49710 / 2015 FOUND - Leslie Turner Missing Leslie Turner from Crawley was found in Essex on Monday, 27 July, at 3.45pm. Leslie, 37, had last been seen on 16 July.
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 4988 Time: 10.43pm - 11.03pm Location: Pub Car Park - Duke Street, Littlehampton Incident: FIRE 2 wheelie bins destroyed by fire - 2 further wheelie bins damaged by radiated heat - 2HRs used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition WrL Littlehampton return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49732 / 2015 Drink driver sentenced Andrejs Sidorovs was arrested at 1.30am on 28 June after his Ford Transit crashed off Salthill Road, Fishbourne, and into a fence. The 31-year-old appeared drunk but refused to be breathalysed and had to be forcibly put into a police van. A mostly empty bottle of Jack Daniel's was next to him in the Ford Transit. Sidorovs, of Penwarden Way, Bosham, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis and driving without insurance when he appeared at Worthing Magistrates' Court today. He was banned from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay £455. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5012 Time: 7.15pm - 7.44pm Location: Rowan Way, Bognor Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with fence and overturned - no persons trapped - 2 male occupants of car treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - police in attendance - WrL Bognor return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5025 Time: 2.34am - 3.32am Location: Bognor Road, Chichester Incident: RTC incident involving 13 tonne lorry, full of asparagus, in collision with garden wall - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS WrL x2 Chichester, WrL Bognor, HRT Chichester SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49721 / 2015 Incident: Traffic delays expected after lorry overturns in Chichester Police are warning motorists to expect delays on the A27 after a lorry overturned in Chichester this morning. Officers were called to the A259 Bognor Road at around 2.30am. A lorry carrying fresh produce collided with a garden wall, spilling its load of asparagus. The driver was taken to St Richard's Hospital in Chichester but was not seriously injured. The A259 is currently closed between the Bognor Road roundabout and Florence Road. The lorry will be escorted to Shoreham this morning at 9.30am which may cause further delays along the A27. No arrests have been made and it is not known when the A259 will reopen. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5033 Time: 7.24am - 7.48am Location: Field off Horn Lane, Small Dole Incident: FIRE large bonfire in field creating a large amount of smoke that was affecting the roadway - fire extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR WrL Henfield FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5045 Time: 12.39pm - 2.26pm Location: Church Lane, Birdham Incident: GAS LEAK gas main ruptured by builders - adjacent houses evacuated by WSFRS - safety cordon put in place - gas isolated by Gas Company engineers WrLx2 Chichester FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5053 Time: 2.30pm - 2.47pm Location: Ground Floor Shop - The Carfax, Horsham Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with shop frontage - no persons trapped - 2 people medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - car removed from shop building by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrLx2 Horsham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5057 Time: 4.03pm - 4.22pm Location: Orde Close, Pound Hill Incident: FIRE fire in wood store next to house caused by faulty tumble dryer - wood store, 3 bins and tumble dryer damaged by fire - 1HR used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Crawley, WrL Reigate SFRS return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5106 Time: 4.10pm - 5.25pm Location: Open Sided Barn, Off B2145 Hunston Incident: FIRE 10 tonnes of hay on fire in open sided barn - fire allowed to burn out under control - 1 HR using water from Chichester canal via light portable pump used - total of 2HRs and small tools used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition WrL x2 Chichester, WrLx2 Bognor, CU Bognor FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5108 Time: 4.30pm - 4.53pm Location: NHS Hospital Car Park - Lyndhurst Road, Worthing Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars in hospital car park - 1 elderly woman assisted from car by hospital staff and given a precautionary medical check up in accident and emergency - scene made safe by WSFRS - HRT Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49743 / 2015 Wanted man Thomas Wynn confirmed dead A coroner in Manchester has confirmed a body repatriated from Dubai is Thomas Wynn. Thomas Wynn, 49, from Commercial Road in Liverpool was wanted in connection with a £12 million conspiracy to supply heroin from Liverpool to Brighton and Eastbourne. His death is not being treated as suspicious. return to previous window
RNLI LIFEBOAT
Time: 6.05am Incident: Lifeboat launched early morning to possible person in the water The crew of Brighton Lifeboat were paged early Friday morning to reports of a person in difficulty just East of Brighton Pier. After a 999 call from a member of the public reporting seeing a man enter the water and not returning, Brighton lifeboat were paged to commence a search between Brighton Pier and Marina. A shoreline search was carried with nothing found and the lifeboat was stood down. full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5146 Time: 3.17pm - 4.01pm Location: Chichester Road, Sidlesham Common Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars and tractor - no persons trapped - 2 men released from cars before arrival of WSFRS - men given 1st aid by WSFRS - scene made safe - incident left with police and ambulance paramedics - WrL Chichester FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5142 Time: 1.51pm - 2.43pm Location: Rear of House - Brighton Road Henfield Incident: FIRE green house used for general storage well alight on arrival of WSFRS - 2HRs used by WSFRS - accidental WrL Partridge Green, WrL Shoreham SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49786 / 2015 Time: 5.30pm Location: Goodwood racecourse Incident: Witness appeal following assault at Goodwood Did you see a fight break out at Goodwood racecourse? Police are asking for witnesses after a 35-year-old man from Surrey was punched to the ground at around 5.30pm in the Lennox Stand. He was taken to St Richard's Hospital in Chichester with a serious head injury and a broken ankle. A 25-year-old man from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of GBH and was released on bail until 3 October. The incident occurred in a very busy area of the stand and it is believed that there may be many witnesses. Police would like to hear from anyone that may have seen the assault or events leading up to it. If you have any information please call 101 quoting reference 516 of 31/07 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window | PREVIOUS - June 2015 | NEXT - August 2015 A working smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you're awake or asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly on alert, scanning the air for fire and smoke and will give you that early warning that could make the difference. click refresh below to check for any further new reports This page is updated on a regular basis, often 4 or more times per day, remember to refresh page...CLICK HERE. Not all call outs are listed - Only reported incidents are logged here - - see also WSF&RS archived - - Police reports
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