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FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5184 Time: 6.47am - 11.38am Location: Field Off B2145, Hunston Incident: FIRE area of cut hay alight in field - 1HR used by WSFRS - hay damped down and turned over - accidental - WrLx2 Chichester, L4T Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49766 / 2015 Goodwood tickets theft Police are seeking witnesses to an incident at this year's Glorious Goodwood race meeting near Chichester in which a large number of tickets were stolen. They were taken from the ticket collection point at the downland racecourse, part of the Goodwood estate, between noon and 12.30pm today. Three men, all from London, have been arrested in connection with the incident, questioned and bailed until 15 September pending further enquiries. A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft and money laundering, a 21-year-old man on suspicion of theft and a 20-year-old man on suspicion of handling stolen goods. Anyone who may have information is asked to contact police by phoning 101, quoting serial 739 of 1/8 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49752 / 2015 Time: 11.55pm Location: Wall Hill Road, Ashurstwood Incident: Fatal car crash in Ashurstwood Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash in which a man died. At about 11.55pm a black Toyota Celica being driven by a 23-year-old man from East Grinstead crashed as it travelled south in Wall Hill Road, Ashurstwood. The Toyota left the road and hit a wall. The driver died at the scene. Officers are confident they know who the driver is but the victim has not yet been formally identified. The coroners office has been informed. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting Operation Wroxham or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49758 / 2015 Driver has been named The driver who died after it crashed into a wall at Ashurst Wood has been named. He was Paul Keenor, 23, from Ashurst Wood, a building contractor and a retained firefighter with the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. He had been a crew member at Forest Row fire station since 2011. It is understood he was responding to his alerter as a result of a 999 emergency call received by ESFRS when the crash occurred in Wall Hill Road, Ashurst Wood. No other vehicle was involved. return to previous window 
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5246 Time: 7.15pm - 7.47pm Location: Rear of Pub - Chapel Road, Worthing Incident: FIRE 3 fence panels and caging containing rubbish on fire at rear of pub - 2HRs used by WSFRS - PPV fan used to ventilate smoke from pub - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5233 Time: 2.34pm - 4.21pm Location: Five Oaks Road, Slinfold Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE Assistance to RSPCA - cat approx 50 feet up oak tree - kitten brought down from tree by TRU officers using unimog crane and animal rescue equipment - left in the care of RSPCA officer - TRU Officers  RNLI LIFEBOAT
Multiple launches for Lifeboat The crew of Brighton lifeboat station were involved in five shouts over this weekend. The final shout of the weekend saw the volunteer crew launch to a women who had jumped off Brighton Pier and was requiring medical assistance. The lifeboat launched immediately and once on scene it was established that a security guard from the pier had jumped in after the women and was swimming her back towards the shoreline. The helmsman made the decision to beach the Atlantic 85 to provide medical assistance to the woman who was drifting in and out of consciousness. Full medical checks were carried out by the lifeboat crew and once paramedics were on scene the women was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital for further treatment. full report DUE TO TECHNICAL PROBLEMS SOME UPLOADS ARE DELAYED return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5325 Time: 12.56pm - 1.29pm Location: Rear Garden of House - Covert Mead, Handcross Incident: FIRE out of control bonfire - 2 trees and 5 metres of garden fencing damaged by fire - 1HR and small tools used by WSFRS - accidental WrL Crawley return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5350 Time: 3.54am - 12.05pm Location: 3 Storey Hotel - East Street, Turners Hill Incident: FIRE 3 storey hotel - fire in basement kitchen - on arrival of WSFRS smoke issuing - all persons accounted for - kitchen 70% damaged by fire and 30%damaged by smoke - first floor 5% damaged by fire and 40% damaged by smoke - 30BA, 6HRs, 4 thermal imaging cameras, 1 snake eye camera and triple extension ladder used - PPV fan used for ventilation - cause of fire under investigation WrL Turners Hill, WrLx2 East Grinstead, WrLx2 Crawley, WrL Haywards Heath, Control Unit Haywards Heath, BASU Horsham, FIO FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5389 Time: 6.40pm - 7.08pm Location: B2028, Selsfield Common Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with fence and on to its side - male driver assisted from car by WSFRS and given 1st aid - scene made safe - incident left with police - WrL East Grinstead FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5401 Time: 11.44pm - 00.13am Location: House - Dryad way, Felpham Incident: WEATHER RELATED LIGHTNING STRIKE house hit by lighting in a storm about 7.30pm, occupier not at home at the time - damage to roof - roof and roof space inspected by WSFRS to confirm no fire situation - WrL Bognor DUE TO TECHNICAL PROBLEMS SOME UPLOADS ARE DELAYED return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5406 Time: 01.56am - 2.42am Location: Shop - Station Road, Bognor Incident: FIRE ground floor shop with flats above - shop 10% damaged by fire and 90% damaged by heat and smoke - 2BA, 2HRs and PPV fan used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Bognor, WrL Chichester, FIO SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49793 / 2015 Time: 2am Location: Station Road, Bognor Incident: Witness appeal following deliberate fire in Bognor Police are appealing for witnesses following a fire at a shop in Station Road, Bognor just before 2am. Shortly before the blaze, two people were seen dressed in black running towards the Linden Road - Victoria Drive area. Police believe this fire was started deliberately and it is fortunate that no one was injured. Witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting reference 0087 of 06/08 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5413 Time: 7.44am - 8.03am Location: A272 near Wineham Lane, Cowfold Incident: RTC incident involving car - male driver with minor injuries assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS WrL Partridge Green SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49802 / 2015 Time: 12.30pm Location: High Street, Hailsham Incident: Assault in High Street, Hailsham Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident that happened in High Street, Hailsham, at around 12.30pm. A white Ford Fiesta was waiting in a line of traffic when a man approached the car and opened the rear offside door. He then punched one of the passengers, another man, on the face and head several times, before cycling off in the direction of Market Street on a silver mountain bike. The man is described as being of mixed race appearance with tattoos on his neck. He was wearing a black jacket with the words 'Barbour International' written on the front in yellow. Anyone with information is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting serial 587 of 6/08 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5440 Time: 6.14pm - 7.03pm Location: 1st Floor Flat - Seamill Park Crescent, Worthing Incident: FIRE in first floor flat - all persons accounted for - 2BA, 1HR and fire blanket used by WSFRS - 1 man with mild smoke inhalation treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing, Red Cross Support Unit SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49806 / 2015 Time: 6.30pm Location: A27 near Lewes Incident: Motorcyclist dies in collision with tractor Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash on the A27 at Ashcombe, near Lewes, in which a motorcyclist died after colliding with a tractor and trailer at around 6.30pm just prior to the Ashcombe roundabout. The motorcyclist, Rene Wiese, aged 31, a German man who lived in Alice Street, Hove, was riding a green Kawasaki ZR800, travelling east. He suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the JCB Backhoe tractor, aged 20, from Plumpton, near Lewes, was shocked but uninjured. The A27 eastbound was closed for five hours between Falmer and Lewes while emergency services were at the scene, and traffic was diverted via Rottingdean, Newhaven and Beddingham. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call 101, quoting Operation Principal or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SELSEY LIFEBOAT
Time: 7.24pm Incident: Lifeboats respond to youth cut off by tide The RNLI Lifeboats had just completed a rescue demonstration with the Coastguard Helicopter and Coastguard teams from Littlehampton and Selsey when, at 7.24pm on 6th August 2015, Solent Coastguard requested that both boats proceed to the Medmerry Nature Reserve where a boy was reported to be cut off by tide. The All-weather Lifeboat arrived on scene at 7.36 pm. and the Inshore Lifeboat three minutes later. The ILB was able to close the entrance and spotted the boy inside the inlet on the western side. The weather on scene was wind westerly force 4-5 sea state moderate with good visibility. The Helmsman decided to enter the reserve to evacuate the boy as there was a risk he would try to swim across. With the tide ebbing there was a considerable amount of water rushing back out to the sea estimated at 5-6 knots. At 7.42 p.m. the boy was recovered to the ILB and, due to the tidal conditions, the Helmsman headed back out to open water. The ILB headed back along the coast to an area of beach where the Selsey Coastguard Team were waiting. full report return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5484 Time: 1.24pm - 2.43pm Location: Factory Unit - Ford Airfield Industrial Estate, Rollaston Park, Ford Incident: FIRE building used for circuit board manufacturing - fire in machinery on ground floor - 2BA, 2HRs and PPV fan used by WSFRS - accidental WrL Littlehampton, WrL Bognor FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5493 Time: 3.23pm - 3.51pm Location: Rear of House - Church Road, Fernhurst Incident: FIRE shed affected by bonfire - shed 3m x 6m severely damaged by fire - 2HRs used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Midhurst, WrL Haslemere FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5501 Time: 4.54pm - 5.27pm Location: Lower Street, Pulborough Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with wall and overturned - car stabilised and female driver assisted from car by firefighters under supervision of ambulance paramedics - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Storrington, WrL Worthing, HRT Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5504 Time: 6.05pm - 6.15pm Location: Rear of Building - Chatsworth Road, Worthing Incident: FIRE involving external storage building - fire spread to adjacent flat roof - 2BA, 1HR and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - police in attendance - WrLx2 Worthing FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5514 Time: 7.19pm - 7.56pm Location: Lidsey Rife off Whitfield Close, Bognor Incident: RESCUE 80 year old man in water against the river bank - man rescued by WSFRS using triple extension ladder, lines and life jackets - man medically assessed by ambulance paramedics - WrL Bognor SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49987 / 2015 Report received: 27 August 2015 Knifepoint robbery in Angmering Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak with following a knifepoint robbery in Angmering. Police were called at around 10.45pm to a report that a 25-year-old man had been robbed as he walked towards the railway station from an address in Rustington. The victim then saw two men who were walking a dog in Station Road. They offered to accompany him back to Rustington and on the way they spotted the suspect and recovered some of the victim's property. The suspect is described as white, 6' and was wearing a black hooded coat. He was also seen carrying an orange coloured drawstring bag on his shoulder. Police are also still trying to trace the two men who helped the victim as they believe they will hold vital evidence for this case. Any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting reference 1869 of 07/08 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49825 / 2015 Location: Horsham Park Incident: Woman raped in Horsham Park Police are investigating the rape of a 21-year-old woman in Horsham in the early hours. The woman called police at 3.21am to report that she had been raped in Horsham Park. A few minutes later she was located in Hurst Road by an officer. She was in the company of two male friends who she had contacted at 2.42am and they had gone to her assistance. Her attacker is described as white, aged no more than 22-23, 5' 10"-5' 11", of average build with short dark hair and wearing a white T-shirt. Detective Inspector Dave Wardley-Wilkins said: "We are examining CCTV in a bid to locate and identify the suspect and in particular, around the Pavilions in the Park. If you saw anyone of his description in the area between 1.30am and 3.30am please call 101 quoting Operation Akela" or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51020 / 2016 Report received: 13 January 2016 5.34pm Horsham rape investigation - Man arrested Detectives investigating the rape of a 21-year-old woman in Horsham in August have arrested a man. The 27-year-old Horsham man was questioned on suspicion of rape and released on bail until 4 April. At 3.21am on Saturday, 8 August, a woman called police to report that she had been raped in Horsham Park. Police are still appealing for witnesses to the rape and anyone who has any information to contact them. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49821 / 2015 Time: 2.42pm Location: Esplanade, Bognor Incident: Pedestrian injured in collision with bus A pedestrian who was in collision with a bus in Bognor Regis was airlifted to hospital in Southampton, but thankfully his injuries are not as serious as was initially feared. The 47-year-old man from Bognor Regis was struck by the nearside of a bus as he entered The Esplanade at 2.42pm. It was thought that he had suffered a serious head injury, but it was found that he had suffered lacerations to his face and fractured a rib. He was expected to be discharged over the weekend. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Picture. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5552 Time: 6.10pm - 6.43pm Location: Rear Garden of House - Shaftesbury Road, Rustington Incident: EXPLOSION & FIRE butane cylinder used for welding exploded in shed - 20% of shed and 50% of contents damaged by fire - 1HR and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - accidental - WrLx2 Littlehampton FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5561 Time: 7.28pm - 7.55pm Location: Off The Esplanade, Bognor Incident: RESCUE 6 year old boy slipped between rails by slipway on the seafront was trapped by wooden breakwater - no water involved - boy released by firefighters using electric saw and left in the care of ambulance paramedics - WrL Bognor FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5572 Time: 10.09pm - 10.52pm Location: House - Buckingham Street, Shoreham Incident: FIRE cooking left unattended in kitchen - the house was unoccupied but fortunately the alarm alerted the neighbour and their actions in calling WSFRS undoubtedly helped to minimise the damage - 2 BA, 1HR and PPV fan used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Worthing, WrL Shoreham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5574 Time: 10.50pm - 11.48pm Location: Junction Kingston Lane and Brighton Road, Shoreham Harbour Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 1 man trapped - man extricated by FRS - total of 2 men taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by FRS WrLx2 Hove, WrL Worthing, WrL Shoreham , HRT Worthing SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49822 / 2015 Time: 10.47pm Location: A259 Brighton Road, Shoreham Incident: Two seriously injured in Shoreham head-on crash Two men were seriously injured when their vehicles collided head on in Shoreham. The blue Morris van and a grey Vauxhall Corsa collided outside Frosts garage on the A259 Brighton Road at 10.47pm, causing the van to flip on to its side. The driver of the Morris, a 46-year-old man from Lancing, was freed by firefighters and taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, with serious head and back injuries. A 28-year-old man from Hove, who was driving the Corsa, was taken to the same hospital with injuries to a foot, hand and neck. The road was closed until just after 2am to allow rescue and recovery work to take place. Anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw either vehicle in the area in the time leading up to it is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1781 of 08/08 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49937 / 2015 Time: 11pm Location: North Street, Worthing Incident: Police seek witnesses to Worthing assault At around 11pm several men in their 20s were seen kicking and punching another man on the ground near the Lidl store in North Street, Worthing. A 28-year-old man went to intervene but he was himself assaulted and suffered a broken jaw. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident and are also hoping to identify the man originally being attacked. They would also like to speak to his friends, who left the area with him. Anyone with information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 822 of 11/08 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5601 Time: 1.50pm- 4.30pm Location: Field off Brighton Road, Crawley Incident: FIRE field of stubble - fire spread to neighbouring garden and composting centre - 1 acre of stubble and 10 tonnes of compost destroyed by fire - 2xL4T, 1HR, beaters and drag rakes used by WSFRS assisted by 2 mechanical diggers - accidental WrL x2Crawley, WrL Turners Hill, L4T Horsham, L4T Haywards Heath, WrC Burgess Hill SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49820 / 2015 Location: A29 Bury Hill Incident: Cyclist suffers fractured spine on A29 Bury Hill A seriously injured cyclist lay hidden in long grass before her cries were heard by a passing cyclist who called emergency services. The injured rider, a 44-year-old woman from Yapton, appears to have failed to negotiate a left-hand bend on the A29 on Bury Hill on Sunday morning 9 August, and collided with road sign post on the opposite side of the road before falling into the grass. Emergency services were alerted at 10.29am, but it is not clear how long beforehand the incident had occurred. She was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with a fractured spine. Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 523 of 09/08 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5606 Time: 3.23pm - 4.35pm Location: Field off Henfield Road Cowfold Incident: FIRE field of stubble - approx 5 acres of stubble destroyed by fire - 3HRs, 1 L4T, 2 water backpack sprayers and beaters used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Partridge Green, WrL Billingshurst, L4T Storrington RNLI LIFEBOAT
Time: 5.20pm Incident: Lifeboat launches to surfer The inshore lifeboat received a report of a kite surfer thought to be in trouble near the lookout behind the Shoreham Harbour wall. They launched, proceeded to the scene and found a kite surfer walking along the beach. After a search of the area and with Solent Coastguard receiving a phone call to confirm the kite surfer who was in trouble had made it safely to shore, they were released to return to station. full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5611 Time: 6.27pm - 7.15 Location: Chichester Canal Wharf, Chichester Incident: RESCUE woman in canal - woman rescued by 3 firefighters in dry suits - woman assessed by ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital for a medical check up - WrL Chichester, TRU officers return to previous window
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Time: 4.45am Incident: Lifeboat aids vessel The all weather lifeboat was launched at 4.45am to a report of a yacht 12 miles south west of Shoreham. The 36ft vessel had radio difficulties and then lost contact with the coastguard. The crew searched and found the vessel with five people on board near Brighton Marina. They escorted it safely into Brighton Marina. full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5631 Time: 9.51am - 10.09am Location: A27 Eastbound Between Bognor Bridge Roundabout and Oving Crossroads, Chichester Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - one of the cars overturned on roadway - female driver released before arrival of WSFRS by members of public - woman medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS and left with police - WrL Chichester
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49850 / 2015 Driver sentenced over road death of Crawley man Alan Wilsdon, 53, of Wilmington Close, Crawley, appeared at Lewes Crown Court today for sentencing having previously entered a guilty plea to causing the death of Mohammed Akthar Shamim, 80, by careless driving while under the influence of alcohol. This followed a collision on the A23, London Road, Crawley, on Sunday 18 May 2014, when the Dacia car Wilsdon was driving, collided with Mr Shamim, who was crossing the road. Judge Kemp sentenced Wilsdon to 16 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, and ordered him to undertake 180 hours Community Service. He was also disqualified from driving for a period of 18 months, following which he must take an extended test before obtaining a driving licence. Sergeant Neil Walker of the Surrey and Sussex Road Policing Unit said after the sentencing: "This is a tragic incident, where Mohammed Shamim, a greatly respected member of the local community was knocked over and subsequently died from his injuries. Alan Wilsdon entered a guilty plea as he knew that he had been drinking alcohol prior to commencing his journey and that he should have seen Mohammed Shamim in the road. This is yet another tragic example of drinking and driving causing pain and suffering to all parties involved." return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5673 Time: 08.09am - 08.48am Location: Holtye Road, East Grinstead Incident: RTC incident involving car and 2 commercial vans - woman in car medically assessed by ambulance paramedics before being assisted from car - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrLx2 East Grinstead, HRT Crawley FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5685 Time: 2.32pm - 3.07pm Location: Forest Road, Horsham Incident: RTC incident involving delivery van and car - 1 woman and 1 man medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrLx2 Horsham, HRT Crawley FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5692 Time: 4.11pm - 4.45pm Location: Car park - Redkiln Way, Horsham Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with car park signage - no persons trapped - elderly female driver given 1st aid by WSFRS and medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe - incident left with police - WrL Horsham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5703 Time: 7.19pm - 7.53pm Location: A282 Junction Clappers Lane, Albourne Incident: RTC incident involving car overturned and blocking 1 lane of road - no persons trapped - driver taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe and road reopened by WSFRS - WrL Henfield return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5728 Time: 3.06pm - 3.21pm Location: Garage Compound - Brendon Way, Rustington Incident: FIRE fire in domestic garage containing building materials in compound - 2BA, 1HR used by WSFRS - accidental WrL Littlehampton , WrL Worthing HAYLING LIFEBOAT
Time- 15.22 Weather- Fine with NE F4 offshore wind Incident: Lifeboat called out to inflatable boat blown out to sea Hayling Lifeboat was initially tasked to go to a casualty by the Nab Tower. But as the boat prepared to launch another incident was reported and so the Bembridge Lifeboat went to the Nab Tower incident. The Hayling Lifeboat was sent to E Wittering beach were an inflatable dinghy with two people on board was being blown out to sea on the NE wind. The Search & Rescue Helicopter had been called out and was on scene as the lifeboat approached, positioned so that its downdraught kept the dinghy from going further out to sea. The adult and child in the dinghy were taken onboard the lifeboat and transferred to shore where they were reunited with their family. The dinghy was towed ashore full report FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5739 Time: 7.33pm - 10.45pm Location: Farmland off Fittleworth Road, Wisborough Green Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE 17 hand high horse called Acer up to its neck in muddy bog with difficult access - winched out of bog by TRU officers using unimog vehicle and animal rescue equipment - horse escorted back to stables and checked over by vet who gave him a clean bill of health - TRU Officers SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49856 / 2015 Time: 11.18pm Location: Fletcher Way, Angmering Incident: Woman critical after stabbing A woman is in a critical, but stable, condition in hospital after being discovered in her Angmering home with multiple stab wounds. Police and paramedics were called to a house in Fletcher Way at 11.18pm where the 41-year-old woman had been discovered with multiple injuries. About an hour later, a 46-year-old man, also from Angmering, was arrested nearby on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody. The assault on the woman resulted in very serious injuries and she is currently in a medically-induced coma in the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Windmill or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49875 / 2015 Man charged with attempted murder in Angmering Peter Mark Cooper, 46, unemployed, of Fletcher Way, Angmering, appeared before Crawley magistrates on Friday, 14 August, charged with attempting to murder Olivia Shirley at a property in Fletcher Way during the evening of Wednesday, 12 August. He was remanded in custody to appear before Lewes Crown Court on 28 August. The victim, 41, who suffered multiple stab wounds, remains in hospital and is in a serious but stable condition. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE Time: 7.16am - 7.58am Location: Chichester Road, Bognor Incident: RTC incident involving car and bus - no persons trapped - first aid given to one woman by WSFRS - scene made safe - incident left with ambulance paramedics and police - WrL Littlehampton FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5770 Time: 11.07am - 12.54pm Location: Park Road, Burgess Hill Incident: WEATHER RELATED FLOODING flood water entering basement of house - large amount of water pumped by WSFRS using a light portable pump and electrical pump WrL Burgess Hill FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5791 Time: 11.31am - 1.02pm Location: Albourne Road, Hurstpierpoint Incident: WEATHER RELATED FLOODING large amount of flood water on road and starting to enter house - water pumped by WSFRS from road and house using a light portable pump WrL Henfield FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5796 Time: 11.37am - 12.12pm Location: Nursing Home - Horsham Road, Cowfold Incident: WEATHER RELATED FLOODING flood water threatening to enter nursing home - drains cleared by WSFRS using small tools to allow water to drain away - WrL Horsham FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5811 Time: 12.17 - 1.27pm Location: Shop Building - Fitzalan Road, Roffey Incident: WEATHER RELATED FLOODING floodwater affecting shop - water pumped by WSFRS - WrL Horsham SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49870 / 2015 Location: Devils Dyke Road Incident: Four seriously injured in collision Police are seeking witnesses to a collision between two cars just north of Brighton which left four people seriously injured. At 1.15pm emergency services were called to a collision between a northbound silver Jaguar X-type and a southbound silver Honda Legend in Devils Dyke Road, at the junction with Saddlescombe Road, just north of Brighton. The driver of the Jaguar, a 58-year old man from West Hoathly, his two passengers, a 19-year old man also from West Hoathly and an 18-year old woman from East Grinstead, and the driver of the Honda, a 69-year old man from Tangmere, were all taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. They are all still in hospital on Friday 14 August. Devils Dyke Road was closed to traffic until 5.30pm while the casualties were attended to, the scene was examined, and the road surface was made safe by the highway authority. If you saw what happened, please call 101, quoting Operation Coldridge or or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49871 / 2015 Time: 2pm Location: near School House Farm, A283 Incident: Crash on A283 between Petworth and Northchapel Police are asking for witnesses to a two car crash on the A283 between Petworth and Northchapel which happened at 2pm. A silver Skoda Fabia travelling south was in collision with a white Nissan Pulsar travelling north near School House Farm. The driver of the Skoda, a 34-year-old Pulborough woman, sustained serious pelvic injuries and cuts. A two-year-old girl, a passenger in the Nissan, which was being driven by her father, a 26-year-old man from Bognor Regis, suffered a serious leg injury. Both casualties were taken by ambulance to St George's Hospital, Tooting Bec, London, where they have been detained for treatment. Both are in a stable condition. The road was closed between Streel's Lane, Ebernoe, and the Lurgashall junction, until 6.44pm while the incident was dealt with and the two cars were recovered. Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information is asked to call 101, quoting serial 782 of 13/8. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49867 / 2015 Time: 6.30pm Location: London Road, East Grinstead Incident: Man, 77, injured in collision with car in East Grinstead Shortly before 6.30pm emergency services attended London Road at its junction with Queen's Walk, East Grinstead, where a car and pedestrian had collided. The pedestrian, a 77-year-old man from East Grinstead, sustained a serious head injury and was taken to the East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, where he has been detained. The car involved was a green Nissan Micra driven by an East Grinstead woman. London Road was closed to traffic while the collision was dealt with. Anyone who saw the incident and who has not yet spoken to police is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1275 of 13/8. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE - Call Ref: 5841 Time: 9.52pm - 10.13pm Location: Aldwick Road, Bognor Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - man medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL Bognor SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49921 / 2015 Time: 11.30pm Location: Tower Street, Chichester Incident: Man attacked in Chichester Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a 68-year-old man who was attacked in Tower Street, Chichester, at 11.30pm. He had gone to speak to a group of teenagers about the noise they were making playing football in the car park between the Library and the Lancastrian Grange when the assault took place. The victim was punched and pushed to the floor during the attack, sustaining cuts and bruises to his face and body. 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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49880 / 2015 Gun found in woods Police are keen to receive further information about a handgun found in a wooded area in Crawley. A member of the public found the gun recently in a wooded areas off Lundy Close in Crawley and contacted the police. The weapon is an Automatic Victoria, and was found, together with a magazine and five live bullets, wrapped in a couple of bin bags. Police do not know how the weapon came to be there. It may have been dropped by someone, or hidden and disturbed by wildlife. Forensic tests will be carried out on the weapon to try to establish its ownership and to help determine whether it has been used in any criminality. Anyone who has any information about where the gun came from, or who has seen suspicious activity in that area recently, is asked to call 101, quoting serial 1124 of 14/08 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49879 / 2015 Time: 2.30pm Location: B2146 between Funtington and Ashling Park Incident: Driver killed in crash at Funtington At 2.30pm a silver VW Polo saloon car collided with a parked goods vehicle on the B2146 between Funtington and Ashling Park. The 21-year old local woman who was driving the car was killed and the two passengers received serious injuries, for which they have been taken to St Richards Hospital at Chichester and Southampton General Hospital respectively. The road is closed while emergency services attend the scene and drivers are asked to avoid the area. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Sundridge or email sussex.pnn.police.uk No further information is available at present. SEE ABOVE FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 5865 Time: 2:26pm - 3:12pm Location: B2146 between Funtington and Ashling Park Incident: RTC FATAL incident involving car and HGV - 1 person extricated using hydraulic rescue equipment - 2 people taken to hospital by ambulance - sadly one female was pronounced dead at the scene - WrL & HRT Chichester, WrL Emsworth SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49890 / 2015 Report received: 17 August 2015 22-year old woman dies in Funtington crash A 22-year old woman died in a crash near Funtington. She has been named as 22-year old Georgina Mannings, of Old Rectory Close, Emsworth. At 2.30pm on Friday, 14 August, the silver VW Polo saloon she was driving collided with a parked DAF heavy goods vehicle on the B2146 between Funtington and Ashling Park. Tragically, she died at the scene. The rear seat passenger, a 20-year old man from Emsworth, received critical back and leg injuries and is currently at Southampton General Hospital. The front seat passenger, a 34-year old Gosport man, was treated for cuts at St Richards Hospital, Chichester. The road was closed for more than four hours while emergency services attended the scene. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Sundridge or email sussex.pnn.police.uk RNLI LIFEBOAT
Time: 3.25pm Incident: Lifeboat goes to the aid of Yacht The 40-foot yacht 'Silvi Belle 2' had radioed Solent Coastguard with an emergency call stating that they had run aground 1.5 miles south of Selsey Bill. The yacht had four people aboard. The inshore Lifeboat at 3.25 p.m. and made best speed to the vessel which was visible from the Lifeboat station. The tide was still ebbing and the weather on scene was wind force 3-4 westerly, sea state slight in rain showers. When the Lifeboat arrived on scene the Helmsman decided to make an attempt to pull the yacht clear of the reef. A line was attached to the mast and, after a short time, the vessel became free. The crew checked for damage and water ingress and, after reporting that all was OK, they continued their passage to Portsmouth Harbour. full report
After speaking to people who know David, it is thought that he may have gone to Brighton or London. Dc Richard Yapp, is one of a number of officers who has been making the enquiries. He said: "We are growing increasingly concerned for David's welfare and I would urge anyone who has any information as to where he may be to contact us immediately. We are worried about him as are his friends and family." Anyone with any information is asked to contact officers at Southend on Essex Police on 101. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49980 / 2015 Report received: 26 August 2015 FOUND - David Robertson David Robertson, 48, who was missing from Southend has been found. He was found in the Tower Hill area of London in the early hours of Tuesday 18 August. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 5873 Time: 6:50pm - 7:19pm Location: Convenience store - Fitzalan Rd, Roffey Incident: WEATHER RELATED FLOODING from car park affecting shop floor and electrics - external pumping of car park carried out by WSFRS - WrL Horsham FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 5874 Time: 7:43pm - 8:21pm Location: Nursery school - Harwood Rd, Horsham Incident: WEATHER RELATED FLOODING caused by blocked drain - internal electrics affected - water stemmed, blockage cleared and electrics isolated by WSFRS - incident left with site management - WrL Horsham SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49875 / 2015 Man charged with attempted murder in Angmering Peter Mark Cooper, 46, unemployed, of Fletcher Way, Angmering, appeared before Crawley magistrates charged with attempting to murder Olivia Shirley at a property in Fletcher Way during the evening of Wednesday, 12 August. He was remanded in custody to appear before Lewes Crown Court on 28 August. The victim, 41, who suffered multiple stab wounds, remains in hospital and is in a serious but stable condition. 
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FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 5880 Time: 1:05am - 4:53am Location: Crossbush Lane, Arundel Incident: FIRE Static home destroyed by fire - 4 propane cylinders removed and cooled - 2 jets and 1 hydrant used by WSFRS - cause of fire under investigation - WrL Littlehampton, WrL Arundel FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 5907 Time: 9:49am - 10:28am Location: Pagham Rd, Lagness Incident: FIRE in engine compartment of JCB - extinguished by WSFRS using CO2 extinguisher and low pressure hose from L4T - surrounding area damped down to prevent fire spread - WrLx2 Bognor Regis, L4T Chichester FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 5926 Time: 22:25pm - 22:49pm Location: Garage compound, Heo Green, Wick, Littlehampton Incident: FIRE Car well alight on arrival - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA and 2HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Littlehampton
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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49969 / 2015 Woman raped in Horsham Police are investigating the rape of a young woman on a footpath in Horsham and have issued a photograph of a man they wish to interview. In the early hours the 22-year old Horsham woman left Piries bar in the town centre with a man. They walked along East Street and down The Causeway past St Marys Church, to a footpath which goes off to the left, where the attack took place. Officers have been making intensive enquiries in the area since the crime was reported, and the woman has been receiving expert medical and welfare support. Detectives are keen to identify and speak with the man shown in the photograph who may be able to help the investigation. They are also keen to speak with a group of men who we believe spoke to the woman after she was assaulted. Anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the man and woman, or who has any other information, is asked to call 101, quoting serial 368 of 16/08. NOTE; PHOTO DELETED - MAN ARRESTED SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49985 / 2015 Wednesday, 26 August Man arrested over Horsham footpath rape A 19-year old Horsham man was arrested on Wednesday, 26 August, on suspicion of the rape of a 22-year old woman on a footpath near St Marys Church in Horsham on Sunday 16 August. After being interviewed he was released on police bail until 20 October while enquiries continue. Detective Sergeant Jon Robeson said; "We are grateful for the information so far received from the public but we still seek any more witnesses. If you were in Horsham town centre in the early hours of Sunday, 16 August, and saw a man and woman walking from Piries bar along East Street and down The Causeway past St Marys Church, to a footpath which goes off to the left, we would still like to hear from you. In particular we would like to speak to a group of men who we believe spoke to the woman after she was assaulted." If you can help, please call 101, quoting serial 368 of 16/08 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Police are not linking this incident to any other offences in the Horsham area. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 5949 Time: 2:27pm - 2:40pm Location: Station Rd, Angmering Incident: FIRE Fire involving domestic greenhouse - extinguished by WSFRS using 2HR, 2BA - 50% of contents destroyed - deliberate ignition WrL Littlehampton, WrL Worthing FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 5964 Time: 22:38pm - 23:46pm Location: Rear of Grafton Gardens, Sompting Incident: FIRE Fire in domestic garage - LPG cylinders removed and cooled - fire extinguished by WSFRS using 2 HR, 1 jet and 1 hydrant - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Worthing return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 5986 Time: 8.38am - 10:21am Location: Rudford Industrial Estate, Ford Rd, Ford Incident: FIRE Fire in industrial unit used as garage - extinguished by WSFRS using 4BA, 2 jets, 1HR, 1 short extension ladder and 1 hydrant - building ventilated using PPV - TIC used to check for hot spots - cause under investigation WrL Littlehampton, WrL Arundel, WrLx2 Bognor, 1 x BASU Chichester FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 5992 Time: 10:17am - 10:30am Location: Marlborough Rd, Lancing Incident: FIRE fire under seating compartment of fork lift truck - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - advice given - accidental ignition - WrL Worthing FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6000 Time: 2:08pm - 2:38pm Location: Main Rd, Yapton Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen of static mobile home - caused by cooking left unattended on hob - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA and 1HR - TIC used to check for hot spots - PPV fan used to ventilate property - safety advice given to occupier - WrL Bognor, WrL Littlehampton FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6012 Time: 6:00pm - 6:25pm Location: Graylingwell Park, Graylingwell Drive, Chichester Incident: FIRE fire involving a single storey derelict garage - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - incident left with Sussex Police - WrLx2 Chichester FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6014 Time: 6:15pm - 6:29pm Location: Brighton Rd, Crawley Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - road made safe by WSFRS - incident left with Sussex Police and Ambulance Service WrL Crawley FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6025 Time: 8:21pm - 9:09pm Location: Farm, Horsham Rd, Ashurst Incident: FIRE area of grassland alight - fire extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR and beaters - WrL Steyning, WrL Shoreham return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6057 Time: 7:42pm - 7:50pm Location: Eastern Rd, Haywards Heath Incident: FIRE fire in tumble dryer in outside utility area - out on arrival - accidental ignition - WrL Haywards Heath FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6061 Time: 9:54pm - 10:14pm Location: Broad Walk, Forestside Incident: FIRE Car on fire - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA and 2HR - accidental ignition - WrL Havant SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49980 / 2015 Report received: 26 August 2015 FOUND - David Robertson David Robertson, 48, who was missing from Southend has been found. He was found in the Tower Hill area of London in the early hours of Tuesday 18 August.
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FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6084 Time: 3:54pm - 4:58pm Location: Recycling centre, Fairbridge Way, Burgess Hill Incident: FIRE Fire involving waste inside recycling hangar - extinguished by WSFRS using 4BA, 1HR, 1 Jet and 1 hydrant - TIC used to check area for hot spots - PPV fan used to ventilate - accidental ignition WrLx2 & WrC Burgess Hill, WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Crawley, WrL Brighton FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6099 Time: 11:15pm - 11:32pm Location: Claypit Lane, Chichester Incident: RTC incident involving car on its side - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS using small gear - incident left with Sussex Police WrL Chichester return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6103 Time: 12:47am - 1:44am Location: Railway embankment, Lawrence Avenue, Rustington Incident: FIRE Fire involving 10 square metres of undergrowth - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - TIC used to check area for hot spots - cause unknown WrL Littlehampton, WrL East Preston return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49947 / 2015 Time: 12.20pm Location: A259 Chichester Bognor Road Incident: Crash witnesses sought Police are appealing for witnesses to a single vehicle crash on the A259 Chichester Road between Bognor Regis and Chichester. It happened at around 12.20pm when a green Mercedes Benz SLC 450 travelling south-east left the road and crashed through a fence into a field. Emergency services, including the Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance, were called to the scene at Groves Farm, Colworth. The driver, a 65-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital, where he has been detained for treatment. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Merchant. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6160 Time: 2:10pm - 2:39pm Location: Fletchers Close, Horsham Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - one car overturned - vehicle stabilised by WSFRS - one male assisted from vehicle - one female extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - - WrLx2 Horsham, HRT Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49934 / 2015 FOUND - Daryan Rawf Missing teenager Daryan Rawf found safe and well Daryan Rawf, 17, from Uckfield, has been found safe and well in Nottingham. He had been reported missing after last being seen on Wednesday, 12 August Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6164 Time: 2:47pm - 3:34pm Location: Flats, Stoney Lane, Shoreham Incident: FIRE involving external bin store of two-storey block of flats - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR and 1 hydrant - refuse removed and damped down - PPV used to ventilate communal stairway - fire of accidental ignition - WrL Shoreham, WrL Hove FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6169 Time: 4:08pm - 4:39pm Location: Thicket Lane, Halnaker Incident: FIRE car on fire - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA and 2HR - accidental ignition - WrL Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49953 / 2015 Time: 9.10pm Location: High Street, Bognor Incident: Police seek witnesses to Bognor crash Police are asking for witnesses to a crash in Bognor Regis town centre in which a car collided with a tree, injuring the driver. It happened at around 9.10pm when a blue Vauxhall Corsa travelling south-west on the High Street left the road and collided with a tree. The crash happened near the junction with Albert Road. No other vehicle was involved. The driver, a 43-year-old local man, sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries and was taken to St Richards Hospital, Chichester, for treatment. A man, 43, from Bognor Regis has been arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol and other motoring offences. Anyone who saw the collision or who may have other information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1666 of 21/08. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6192 Time: 5:14am - 5:27am Location: Littlehampton Rd, Worthing Incident: FIRE involving motorcycle - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - TIC used to check surrounding area for hot spots - deliberate ignition WrL Worthing FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6200 Time: 1:08pm-2:16pm Location: Junction of Allinora Avenue and Goring Rd, Goring Incident: RTC incident involving motorcycle - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS - 1 female taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Worthing
SUSSEX POLICE report - 2015 Police ask drivers to avoid A27 after air crash at Shoreham Police are advising all drivers to avoid the A27 in the Shoreham area for the rest of today after an aircraft has crashed. At about 1.20pm the aircraft hit several cars on the A27 just to the north of Shoreham Airport, where an air display is taking place. There have been several casualties but we have no further information on these at the moment. The A27 has been closed in both directions and drivers are asked to avoid the area until further notice. Further information will be released as soon as possible. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: 2015 Seven dead in Shoreham air crash A number of people are known to have died when a historic military jet crashed into a busy main road at Shoreham in Sussex. The Hawker Hunter was taking part in an air show at the airport adjacent to the A27 when it crashed on to the road at 1.20pm. Emergency services have declared a major incident and a number of helicopters have been deployed to the scene to evacuate casualties to hospital. The A27 has been closed at Lancing and to the north of Hove and is expected to remain closed for some considerable time. South East Coast Ambulance Service has confimed that there have been seven fatalities declared at the scene, one patient with serious life-threatening injuries has been transported to Royal Sussex County Hospital and further 14 patients treated for minor injuries. The casualties are all believed to have occurred on the road at this time and there are not thought to be any injuries to anyone actually on the airfield. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has sent ten appliances to the scene. The Air Accident Investigation Bureau is attending the scene and have asked anyone who has video or photographs of the plane in the time leading up to and including the crash to hold on to them and await advice as to whether they may be wanted to assist with the investigation. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49960 / 2015 Report received: 24 August 2015 17:59 No further victims found as jet is removed from Shoreham crash site As a crane lifted the wreckage of a historic fighter jet from where it crashed into a busy main road at Shoreham, Sussex Police have revealed that over 200 people have called in to report concerns for missing relatives or friends since the incident. Assistant Chief Constable Steve Barry said: "As a result of lifting the jet, we have not discovered any evidence of further victims and our estimate of 11 highly likely victims remains in place. However, until we have fully completed the search of what is an extensive scene, I must caution that there is still the possibility that we may discover evidence of further victims, but I am not prepared to speculate on that figure. Around 300 police officers and staff, along with support from other emergency services and partner agencies, have been working at the site and in support of the operation since the crash. We are now working on the recovery of the victims who were found at the site, which has now been discovered to extend a little further than the initial 400 yards of the A27 that was first identified. Along with colleagues from the Air Accident Investigation Branch, we have removed the jet, which will transported to Farnborough for examination, and then we will remove all of the vehicles and other debris from the scene. After that there will a second phase of checking that we have accounted for all the victims and this will be followed by a thorough finger tip search of the area to ensure that we have recovered all of the forensic evidence. We will prioritise the search of the road and the verges so that we can hand it back to the highways authority at the earliest opportunity in order that they can get on with repairing and restoring the road. Again I should like to pay tribute to everyone who has been affected by this horrific and tragic incident. Not least, the local community who have responded magnificently, from the taxi firm who offered free lifts to the airport to those who needed to recover cars, to Brighton and Hove Albion who have generously allowed those working at the scene use of their splendid new facilities at Lancing. I appreciate that things will never be the same again in Shoreham, but would like to assure everyone affected by the incident that all of us working on the operation are determined that we will provide answers to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones and work as quickly as we can to complete our investigations and reopen the road." Shoreham Air Crash - all reports relating to this incident are listed here FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6213 Time: 8:13pm - 8:44pm Location: Pagham Rd, Lagness Incident: RTC incident involving car off road into undergrowth - 1 elderly female assisted from vehicle and assessed by paramedics at scene - incident left with Sussex Police - Wrl Bognor, WrL & HRT Chichester FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6217 Time: 10:26pm - 10:47pm Location: Junction of West Street and Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - vehicles and road made safe by WSFRS - WrLx2 Burgess Hill return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: 961 / 2015 Location: Crawley High Street Incident: Six arrested following Crawley assault Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was set upon by a group of people near a taxi rank in Crawley High Street in the early hours. A 44-year-old local man was knocked to the ground and punched and kicked in an unprovoked attack outside United Taxis. Six people have been arrested, two women aged 22 and four men aged 18, 31, 29 and 27, on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray. They have been bailed until 17 October for further enquiries. This was a vicious and an unprovoked attack and Police are appealing for anyone, who was in this busy area and witnessed what happened, to contact them on 101 quoting serial 46 23/8. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6242 Time: 8:08pm - 8:27pm Location: A23 Northbound Bolney to Slaugham Incident: RTC incident involving car - no persons trapped - 1 adult and 2 children taken to hospital by ambulance - vehicle and road made safe by WSFRS WrL Haywards Heath, HRT Crawley FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6244 Time: 8:30pm - 8:56pm Location: House, Westward Close, Bosham Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen involving chip pan - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA and 1HR - property ventilated using PPV fan - accidental ignition WrLx2 Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49970 / 2015 WANTED - Abil Abdullah Police in Brighton seek Abil Abdullah over rape in flat. Detectives investigating the rape of a woman in a Brighton flat have identified a man they want to trace and interview. Police received a report that at about 10.30pm a man had forced his way into a flat in Upper Park Place, Brighton, and raped the 38-year old woman living there. The man police want to interview is 30-year old Abil Abdullah, who comes from the Haringey area of North London, but who has also frequented Brighton. He is described as black, slim, 5'9", and bald, and he was wearing dark trousers and a white t-shirt with a 'V' shaped motif on the front. Detective Inspector Andy Wolstenholme said; "This is a very rare occurrence and it is currently a fast moving investigation. We are keen to find Abdullah as soon as possible. If you have seen him or know where he may be we would like to hear from you as soon as possible. Also, if you were in the Queens Park area of Brighton on Sunday night and saw anything suspicious, please contact us via 101 quoting Operation Underwood. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49995 / 2015 London man charged with rape A 30-year old London man has been charged with the rape of a woman in a Brighton flat. Police had received a report that at about 10.30pm on Sunday, 23 August, a man had forced his way into a flat in Upper Park Place, Brighton, and raped the 38-year old woman living there. Abdullah was arrested in London on Wednesday evening, 26 August, following an investigation by Brighton detectives, working with colleagues from the Metropolitan Police. Adil Abdullah, of Gladstone Avenue, London, N22, appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court in North London on Thursday, 27 August. He was remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on a date yet to be fixed. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6247 Time: 11:15pm - 12:07am Location: Paddockhurst Rd, Turners Hill Incident: FIRE involving commercial van - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA and 2HR - TIC are used to check for hot spots - accidental ignition WrL Turners Hill Shoreham Air Crash - all reports relating to this incident are listed here return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6276 Time: 4.12pm - 4.33pm Location: Saint Hill End, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead Incident: RTC incident involving HGV in collision with tree branch - branch removed from top of vehicle using triple extension ladder and rope - road made safe with assistance of members of public and Sussex Police - incident left with Sussex Police - WrL East Grinstead FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6278 Time: 4.41pm - 5.07pm Location: B2133 Ashington Incident: RTC incident involving car - no persons trapped - scene safety by WSFRS - WrL Storrington return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6295 Time: 1.27am - 2.39am Location: Climping Rd, Ifield Incident: FIRE involving bedroom of mid terrace house - 2 cats rescued from property - fire extinguished by WSFRS using 4BA, 2HR, 1 safety jet and 1 hydrant - 1 male and 1 female treated at scene by South East Coast Ambulance Service for mild smoke inhalation - support offered to occupants by British Red Cross Fire Emergency Support Service - accidental ignition - WrLx2 Crawley, WrL Reigate, FESS x 1 FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6301 Time: 5.49am - 6.25am Location: A285 Duncton Incident: RTC incident involving motorcycle overturned in field - first aid given at scene by WSFRS - incident left with Sussex Police - WrL Arundel SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49967 / 2015 MISSING - Frankie Catton Police are concerned for the welfare of 13-year-old Frankie Catton, missing from Sompting. Frankie was last seen by her mother at home in Sompting on Sunday afternoon, 23 August, and she hasn't been in touch with family or local friends since. CCTV shows her at Three Bridges railway station on Monday morning. She is described as white, 5'7" and of slim build with long light brown hair. She was last seen wearing black jeans with ripped knees with a black crop top and black Adidas trainers. If you see Frankie or know where she has been please call 101 quoting serial 1603 23/8 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report NOW FOUND - Frankie Catton Frankie Catton, 13, has been found safe and well in Southampton after going missing from her home in Sompting on Sunday. Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6337 Time: 4.08pm - 5.34pm Location: Corner of Hastings Close, West Meads Drive, Bognor Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with tree - 1 female extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Bognor, HRT Chichester FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6345 Time: 6.35pm - 7.36pm Location: A280 Long Furlong Incident: RTC FATAL incident involving 2 cars - 1 male extricated - CPR and O2 therapy administered but sadly the man was declared deceased at the scene - further male casualty treated at scene by paramedics and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 & HRT Worthing SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49973 / 2015 Witness Appeal following fatal RTC Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A280 Long Furlong just after 6.30pm. Two vehicles were involved, a silver Vauxhall Vectra and a blue Ford Fiesta. Sadly one of the drivers died at the scene. He has been named as 20-year-old Robert Holland of Meadow Sweet Close, Worthing. The coroner has been informed. The driver of the other vehicle, a 34-year-old man from Worthing was taken to Worthing Hospital with minor injuries. The road was closed for around five hours while officers were on the scene and police would like to thank motorists for their patience. Sergeant Richard Hornsey of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit would like to hear from anyone who saw the collision or the events leading up to it. Witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting Operation Dovedale or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6347 Time: 9.43pm - 10.06pm Location: House, Avondale Close Incident: FIRE in under stairs cupboard involving electricity meter - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA and 1 Co2 extinguisher - WrLx2 Worthing return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49991 / 2015 Time: 5.05pm Location: B2036, Balcombe Road Incident: Three car crash on Balcombe Road, near Horley Police are seeking witnesses to a three-car crash on the B2036, Balcombe Road, near Horley, which happened at 5.05pm It involved three cars - a blue Volkswagen Passat, driven by a 28-year-old man from Crawley; a black Peugeot 307, driven by a 66-year-old woman from Horley, and a silver Mazda 2, driven by a 22-year-old woman, also from Horley. Both women suffered shock, and the younger woman was taken to East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, with minor injuries. The man driving the VW was unhurt. The crash led to the road being closed while the scene, near the Jai Ho restaurant on the Surrey-Sussex border, was cleared. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1074 of 26/08 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6380 Time: 7.07pm - 7.27pm Location: House, South Farm Rd, Worthing Incident: FIRE fire involving door frame - caused by decorators heat gun - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR and small gear - affected area cut away and TIC used to check for hot spots - accidental ignition - WrLx2 Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR49985 / 2015 Man arrested over Horsham footpath rape A 19-year old Horsham man has been arrested on suspicion of the rape of a 22-year old woman on a footpath near St Mary's Church in Horsham on Sunday 16 August. After being interviewed he was released on police bail until 20 October while enquiries continue. Detective Sergeant Jon Robeson said; "We are grateful for the information so far received from the public but we still seek any more witnesses. If you were in Horsham town centre in the early hours of Sunday, 16 August, and saw a man and woman walking from Piries bar along East Street and down The Causeway past St Marys Church, to a footpath which goes off to the left, we would still like to hear from you. In particular we would like to speak to a group of men who we believe spoke to the woman after she was assaulted." If you can help, please call 101, quoting serial 368 of 16/08 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Police are not linking this incident to any other offences in the Horsham area.
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6387 Time: 9.28pm - 9.56pm Location: B2145 Selsey Incident: FIRE involving engine compartment of car - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA and 1HR - accidental ignition - WrL Selsey FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6389 Time: 10.27pm - 10.53pm Location: Bungalow, Hedgway, Felpham Incident: FIRE in attached domestic garage - extinguished using 1HR - two smoke detectors fitted in property by WSFRS - WrL Bognor, WrL Littlehampton return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6408 Time: 4.12pm - 4.38pm Location: Shopping Centre, Carfax, Horsham Incident: FIRE fire in atrium light unit - extinguished by WSFRS using 2 x Co2 extinguishers and triple extension ladder - TIC used to check for hot spots - accidental ignition - WrLx2 Horsham Shoreham Air Crash - all reports relating to this incident are listed here return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50026 / 2015 Report received: Time: 12.40am Location: Aldwick Road, Bognor Incident: Arrest made after man robbed in Bognor street Police are appealing for witnesses to the robbery of a 19 year-old man who was attacked in Aldwick Road, Bognor. The victim was using the cash machine outside Tesco Express when the incident took place at 12.40am. As a result of this incident the victim sustained bruising to his body and legs and had a quantity of cash stolen from him A 36-year-old man from Bognor Regis, was arrested on suspicion of robbery. After being interviewed he was released on police bail until 27 September while enquiries continue. A quantity of cash was recovered. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 quoting serial 30 of 28/08 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6447 Time: 11:11am - 11:34am Location: Terminus Rd, Chichester Incident: FIRE car severely damaged by fire - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA and 2HR - accidental ignition - WrL Chichester
Sergeant Clare Kenward said: "Parbat has blamed everyone but himself throughout and has caused the family of Lisa Watling a huge amount of distress. I hope the verdict and sentencing goes some way to easing their pain."
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6458 Time: 1:54pm - 2:19pm Location: Cafe, Palantine Rd, Worthing Incident: FIRE fire involving section of roofing material on cafe - affected material removed by WSFRS using small tools and area damped down using 1HR - TIC used to check for hot spots both internally and externally - advice given to occupier - accidental ignition - WrLx2 Worthing FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6463 Time: 5:24pm - 6:03pm Location: B2178 East Ashling Incident: RTC incident involving car and motorcycle - no persons trapped - oil spilled on road - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with Police WrL Chichester return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6483 Time: 11:34am - 12:32pm Location: Barrack Lane, Bognor Regis Incident: RTC incident involving car into lamp post - no persons trapped - lamp post secured and scene made safe by WSFRS - WrL Bognor FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6485 Time: 12:28pm - 1:11pm Location: Hazelden Place, East Grinstead Incident: FIRE Fire involving approx 100m x 50m of grass - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR, beaters and firefighting knapsacks L4T East Grinstead, WrLx2 Crawley, L4T Haywards Heath RNLI LIFEBOAT
Time: 3.33pm Incident: Lifeboat launched to missing person Brighton lifeboat launched at 3.33pm to a reports of a person entering the water at 12.30pm and not returning to the beach. A shoreline search was carried out between Brighton Palace Pier and the West Pier with nothing found. The decision was then made to extend the search eastwards towards Brighton Marina. With the volume of people on the beach, the Coastguard helicopter and search teams from both Shoreham and Newhaven Coastguard were deployed to assist in the search for the missing person. After 2 hours of searching, the decision was made to stand down all emergency services as the area covered was thoroughly searched with nothing found. Later it was reported that the gentleman was safe and well on shore. full report Shoreham Air Crash - all reports relating to this incident are listed here return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50011 / 2015 Time: 1.30am Location: car park, Crawley Leisure Complex Incident: Crawley acid attack Police are investigating an assault in the car park of the Crawley Leisure Complex, outside Cineworld, in which a 27-year-old Surrey man had acid thrown over him. The incident occurred between 1am and 1.30am. The victim, from Redhill, was taken to the East Surrey Hospital for treatment. Due to potentially life-changing injuries from the corrosive liquid, he was later transferred to the Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, for specialist care. It is thought the incident may have started when the victim and another man, 29, also from Redhill, were watching 'Straight Out Compton' in the cinema. The suspected assailants are two white men in their late 20s or early 30s. One had dark short hair and beard wearing a bag across his shoulder, the other was wearing a white or light grey hoody and jeans. Both were in a dark-coloured Peugeot car. Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen an altercation either within the cinema or later in the car park outside. Information can be telephoned to 101, quoting serial 120 of 30/08 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50145 / 2015 Report received: 22 September 2015 10:35 Two charged with Crawley acid attack Two men has been charged after an acid attack in Crawley. The assault happened in the car park at Crawley Leisure Park when the victim, a 27-year-old man, had acid thrown over him. Lee Bates, 25, a groundsman of Halston Close, London and Michael McPherson, 26 of Aldrington Road, London have been charged with with possession of an offensive weapon, assault and GBH with intent. They appeared on Monday 21 September. McPherson has been remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on October 9. Bates has been bailed and will appear at the same time. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50008 / 2015 Time: 3.10am Location: Chapel Street, Worthing Incident: Assault near taxi rank in Worthing Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault near the taxi rank in Chapel Road, Worthing, between 3.10am and 3.20am A 22-year-old local man was taken to hospital for treatment to facial injuries after being punched by two other men, also from Worthing. A 21-year-old man and a 25-year-old man, both from Worthing, were arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. They have since been interviewed and released on bail until 11 October while enquiries continue. Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 214 of 30/08 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6516 Time: 3:46pm - 5:18pm Location: Copsale Rd, Copsale Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - 5 people released before arrival of FRS and taken to hospital by ambulance - cars and road made safe by WSFRS using small gear and winch - WrL Horsham SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50014 / 2015 Time: 6pm Incident: Cyclist involved in collision near Goodwood Police want to trace a cyclist who was involved in a collision near the Goodwood Estate. At about 6pm the cyclist, believed to be a teenage boy aged between 14 and 16, was in collision with a red Vauxhall Corsa saloon, in the road that runs between New Barn Hill and the A285 at Halnaker. The cyclist did not appear to be injured but the car drove on without stopping, and was traced some miles away following information from a member of the public. PC Ben Henwood said; "If you are that cyclist, we would like to talk to you, to ensure you are alright, and also to help establish exactly what happened. If anyone else has any information, we would like to hear from them too." Please contact us on 101 quoting serial 1164 of 30/08 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6520 Time: 6:40pm - 7:01pm Location: Terraced house, Caburn Heights, Southgate, Crawley Incident: FIRE Fire in first floor kitchen of terraced house - cooker well alight on arrival - extinguished by WSFRS using 2BA and 1HR - WrLx2 Crawley return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6530 Time: 1:34am - 2:04am Location: Derelict building, Buckhurst Mead, East Grinstead Incident: FIRE Small rubbish fire inside derelict building - extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - PPV fan used to ventilate building - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 East Grinstead FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6540 Time: 7:09pm - 7:49pm Location: Stane St, Pulborough Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - extinguished using chimney gear - TIC used to check chimney for hot spots - advice given to occupier - WrL Billingshurst FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 6541 Time: 7:17pm - 7:32pm Location: Pagham Rd, Nyetimber, Bognor Regis Incident: FIRE fire involving microwave in ground floor kitchen - burning item smothered by crew and removed to fresh air - accidental ignition WrLx2 Bognor Thankfully WSFRS had carried out a Home Fire Safety Visit at the property in 2014 which meant that the partially sighted occupier, a lady in her 80s, was protected by a specialist 'Firelink' smoke alarm connected to her Careline system. This automatically alerted an operator at a 24-hr monitoring centre who placed a call to the Fire Service. This resulted in the fire being extinguished before it could develop and the lady escaping unhurt. If you live in West Sussex, find out if you, or a relative or neighbour, may be eligible for a Home Fire Safety Visit call 0845 872 9719 or visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire Shoreham Air Crash - all reports relating to this incident are listed here return to previous window | PREVIOUS - July 2015 | NEXT - September 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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