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FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7704 Time: 8.55am - 9.43am Location: Winterpit Lane, Mannings Heath Incident: ANIMAL RESCUE stag trapped by its antlers in fencing - stag released by TRU officers using small tools - TRU Officers
On 22 September, at 4.15pm police were called to the general stores in Elm Grove, Horsham where a man had come in holding a hammer and demanded money. He hit the till several times with the hammer and took money from the counter before leaving the shop and running up the alley opposite Eversfield Road. At about 4.20pm on Saturday September 19 a man entered The Warnham Village Store in Warnham. He brandished a knife and demanded money from the shop assistant, but other staff heard the threats and came to assist. The man ran out of the shop empty handed, turning right into Church Street. On Sunday September 6 at around 3.45pm a man came into the Caterways store on Merryfield Drive, Horsham and demanded cash while holding a hammer. The shop worker handed over a couple of hundred pounds and he left in the direction of Greenway. Anyone with information is asked to ring 101 quoting Operation Switch or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Link to CCTV footage of Elm grove general stores robbery FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7720 Time: 4.37pm - 5.06pm Location: New Town Road, Storrington Incident: FIRE ground floor kitchen 10% damaged by fire - remainder of kitchen damaged by smoke - 2BA, 2HRs and PPV fan used by WSFRS - accidental WrL Storrington, WrL Worthing return to previous window 
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7753 Time: 2.10pm - 3.01pm Location: Clays Hill, Bramber Incident: RTC incident involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - 2 elderly woman treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrL Shoreham FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7772 Time: 9.02pm - 9.19pm Location: Junction South Holmes Road and Harwood Road, Horsham Incident: RTC incident involving 1 car - female driver assisted from car by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police WrL Horsham, WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50406 / 2015 Report received- 22 Oct 2015 Time: 11pm Location: Broadwater Green, Worthing Incident: Sexual assault, Worthing Police investigating a sexual assault by touching at Broadwater Green, Worthing, have appealed for any witnesses to come forward. It happened between 11pm and midnight, while a 17-year-old foreign student was with her friends. They were approached by a group of 10 men of Middle Eastern appearance, five of whom touched the girl over her clothing. When she resisted, one of the group produced a knife and pointed it at her, but she managed to break away and flee. Anyone who saw what happened, or who may be able to identify any of the offenders, is asked to come forward by phoning 101, quoting serial 376 of 03/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50252 / 2015 Location: Sunken Gardens, Waterloo Square, Bognor Incident: Appeal for witnesses to Bognor rape Police are seeking witnesses after a woman reported being raped in the Sunken Gardens, Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis in the early hours of this morning. The 26-year-old was subjected to a prolonged assault by a man around 2am, who is then believed to have left the area on a pedal cycle. Detective Sergeant Alan Fenn said- "During Friday evening and early hours of Saturday morning it is known that there were a number people who were within the area of the gardens. Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed any groups of people within the gardens at that time, and especially anybody that saw a woman speaking with a group of males during that time period." The suspect is described as white, in his 40s, 6' 3", of large build with a shaven head. He was wearing a red top and riding a pedal cycle. If anyone witnessed anything or has information about this incident please call 101 quoting serial 0168 of 03/10. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50259 / 2015 Man arrested on suspicion of Bognor rape A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in the Sunken Gardens, Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis on Saturday 3 October. The 26-year-old victim was subjected to a prolonged assault by a man at around 2am, who is then believed to have left the area on a pedal cycle. A 42-year-old man from Bognor was arrested on suspicion of rape later that evening. He has been released on police bail until 28 November. Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this rape. Witnesses are still urged to call 101 quoting reference 0168 of 03/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk  RNLI LIFEBOAT
Time: 05.10am Incident: Lifeboat saves man in early morning call out The RNLI volunteers at Brighton rushed to the rescue of a man, who was spotted just west of Brighton Marina this morning. The crew were paged at 5.10am after receiving a 999 call informing Sussex Police that a male had entered the water and was now in difficulty. With a quick launch the crew were soon on scene where the casualty was located hanging on to a lifesaver ring. A crew member entered the water and brought the casualty safely back to Brighton lifeboat where he was brought on board and given medical assistance. Due to cold water shock, and difficulty with breathing, the casualty was transferred to South East Coast Ambulance Service who provided further medical assistance before he was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital. full report FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7791 Time: 1.35pm - 1.52pm Location: A27 Bognor Bridge Roundabout, Chichester Incident: RTC incident involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - 4 persons left cars unaided - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police WrL Chichester, WrL Bognor FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7809 Time: 10.12pm - 10.55pm Location: Village Hall off Tipper lane, South Harting Incident: FIRE ground floor toilets in village hall involved in fire - 2BA, 2HR and PPV fan used by WSFRS - accidental WrL Midhurst, WrL Petersfield return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50308 / 2015 Location: QE II pub in The Steyne, Bognor Incident: Assault in Bognor Police were called at around half past midnight after a 45-year-old man from the town was hit in the face with a bottle, suffering cuts and bruises. A 44-year-old man from Bognor Regis was arrested on suspicion of ABH and released on police bail until 6 November. Witnesses can call 101 quoting reference 0057 of 04/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7812 Time: 00.24am - 1.04am Location: Shripney Road Bognor Incident: RTC incident involving 1 car - 2 male adults released before arrival of WSFRS and in the care of ambulance paramedics - small fire extinguished by WSFRS using 1HR - WrL x2 Bognor SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50255 / 2015 Time: 12.21am Location: Shripney Lane Incident: BMW crash in Bognor A man was seriously injured when his car left the A29 Shripney Road in the town crashing into a wall and street furniture. Emergency services were called to the scene near the junction with Shripney Lane at 12.21am where the silver BMW 318i had rebounded to a stop in the carriageway. The driver, a 23-year-old man from Bognor Regis, was taken to St Richard's Hospital in Chichester for treatment to head and shoulder injuries. A 23-year-old man, also from Bognor Regis, who was a passenger in the car, was treated in hospital for minor injuries. Both men have been discharged. Police want to talk to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who may have seen the silver BMW in the area in the time leading up to the incident. Please call 101 quoting serial 38 of 04/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk RNLI LIFEBOAT
Time: 5.07pm Incident: Selsey Lifeboat launched Solent Coastguards requested the Selsey All-weather Lifeboat to launch to the assistance of the 8.5-metre yacht, Sea Lady. The yacht was 2.5 miles east of Selsey Bill and had two people aboard. She was on passage from the Solent to Littlehampton under sail and had started the engine to help with the passage against the tide through the Looe channel but, after a short while, the engine stopped. One of the crew was sea sick and the skipper was concerned about entering Littlehampton Harbour without engine power and so contacted the Coastguard. The lifeboat launched at 5.07 p.m. and was quickly on scene. After establishing a tow a course was set for Littlehampton Harbour. The weather conditions on scene were wind south east force 4, sea state moderate in cloudy sky. At 7.03 p.m. the yacht was safely berthed alongside in the harbour and left in the care of the Littlehampton Coastguard team, who assisted with the berthing. full report return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50419 / 2015 FOUND - Wishard Mupawaenda 51-year-old Wishard Mupawaenda who has been missing from his home in Hove since September, has been found safe and well in London.
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7886 Time: 10.36pm - 00.13am Location: Ockley Road Bognor Incident: FIRE 2 storey house divided into 2 student flats - 40% of ground floor destroyed by fire - 80% of building damaged by smoke - 6BA, 3HRs and PPV fan used by WSFRS - 1 male occupier with smoke inhalation treated by ambulance paramedics - accidental WrLx2 Bognor, WrL Chichester, WrL Littlehampton, CU Bognor, Red Cross Support Unit return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7907 Time: 9.43am - 10.21am Location: Coneyhurst Road, Billingshurst Incident: RTC incident involving car off road and into hedge - no persons trapped - driver given 1st aid by WSFRS and left in the care of ambulance paramedics - incident left with police - WrL Billingshurst SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50265a / 2015 Report received: 6 October 2015 FOUND - Jade Davis Missing Jade Davis was found safe and well in Brighton on Tuesday morning 6 October. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7918 Time: 12.55pm - 1.22pm Location: Western Road, Junction Of A259 Lancing Incident: RTC incident involving car and ambulance - road closed by police - elderly female car driver extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrL x2 Worthing, HRT Worthing SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50270 / 2015 Incident: Car and ambulance in collision, Lancing At 12.43pm today a car and an ambulance were in collision at the junction of Western Road with the A259 Brighton Road in Lancing. Police are currently at the scene and have closed Western Road southbound and the eastbound carriageway of Brighton Road from Seamill Park Avenue, Lancing. The ambulance was on blue lights transporting a patient to hospital when the collision occurred. Its crew and patient were unhurt, and the patient has been transferred to another ambulance called to the scene. An elderly woman driving the car suffered potentially serious injuries and she has also been taken to hospital. Motorists are advised to avoid the area for the time being. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 631 of 06/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7923 Time: 4.44pm - 5.17pm Location: Northgate Chichester Incident: WEATHER RELATED FLOODING road flooded by rainwater and threatening buildings - water pumped by WSFRS to make road safe - WrLx2 Chichester SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50278 / 2015 Location: Queensway, Horsham Incident: Dumper truck stolen Police are investigating the theft of a Thwaites three-ton swivel dumper truck from a secure building site in Queensway, Horsham. The £20,000 vehicle was stolen between 4.30pm and 6.30am the following day. It is thought the truck was driven a short distance along Queensway before turning right onto Brighton Road. It is probable that it was then placed on a low loader or similar vehicle before being driven away from the scene. Anyone who may have seen the stolen vehicle or anything suspicious in the vicinity are asked to phone 101, quoting serial 165 of 07/10. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50275 / 2015 Report received: 6 October 2015 Officers in Shoreham air crash conduct investigation leave the force The Chief Constable of Sussex Police has received a recommendation from Assistant Chief Constable Robin Smith that two probationary police officers, investigated in relation to their inappropriate behaviour following the tragic Shoreham air crash, should be dismissed. The Brighton-based officers, aged 23 and 24, appeared before Assistant Chief Constable Robin Smith on 30 September. He assessed the evidence and submitted a detailed report to the Chief Constable this week. Both officers have since offered their resignations, which they have a right to do under Regulation 13, and these have been accepted. Chief Constable Giles York said: "We, along with the public, expect the highest standards of professional behaviour. An investigation has taken place and I am reassured that Sussex Police has responded promptly and fairly. The men, who have less than two years service, are clearly remorseful and have acknowledged the impact of what they had done; but when it really mattered the officers failed to show understanding and compassion for the victims and their families. I am confident that they would not go on to become well-conducted officers. The police service has a national code of ethics that we expect officers and staff to abide by - including showing respect and courtesy." return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50326 / 2015 FOUND - Charley Mullender 16-year-old Charley Mullender from Chichester, who had been reported missing on Monday 5 October, was found safe and well in Bognor Sunday 11 October SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50287 / 2015 FOUND - Charles Duthie A missing man from Lower Beeding has been found. Charles Duthie, 54, who went missing on Lower Beeding on August 30 has been found safe and well in Fort William in Scotland. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7966 
Time: 1.57pm - 4.08pm Location: Weald Drive, Furnace Green Incident: FLOODING burst water main causing large amount of flooding on road - floodwater removed by WSFRS by clearing main drain and using 2 pumps WrLx2 Crawley PHOTO - copyright Eddie Howland FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7970 Time: 4.28pm - 2.37am Location: Woodfield Close, Tangmere Incident: GAS LEAK gas main ruptured by builders - road closed and neighbouring houses evacuated to leisure centre, safety cordon set up by WSFRS - 1 safety HR in place - 4 Gas Board engineers using breathing apparatus sealed leak supported by WSFRS using 2HR to supply safety cover - incident handed back to Transco - WrL x2 Chichester, WrL East Preston, WrL East Wittering SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50365 / 2015 Report received: 16 October 2015 Incident: Decontamination Unit stolen near Patcham Police are appealing for witnesses after a £15,000 Decontamination Unit was stolen from a parking bay on the A23 near Patcham. The trailer was left at 2.30pm on Tuesday, 6 October between the Black Lion pub and the Patcham roundabout. When the workmen who had hired it returned the next day at 2.30pm it was gone. The white unit is approximately the size of a burger van and is used by staff to shower in after dealing with asbestos. Any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting reference 0841 of 07/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50286a / 2015 FOUND - Sasha Forster ISSUED ON BEHALF OF HAMPSHIRE CONSTABULARY Missing Hampshire woman Sasha Forster has been found. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7991 Time: 9.41pm - 10.06pm Location: Northgate Avenue, Crawley Incident: RTC incident involving car and van - man extricated from car by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrLx2 Crawley, HRT Crawley SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50296 / 2015 Time: 9.20pm Location: Crawley Avenue, Crawley Incident: Two vehicle collision in Crawley Police are appealing for witnesses following a two vehicle collision on the A2011 Crawley Avenue, Crawley. Officers were called at around 9.20pm following a report a white Ford Transit had collided with a black Chrysler Grand Voyager. The driver of the Chrysler, a 77-year-old man from Horley, was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital with serious head injuries. Witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting Operation Cubit or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 7994 Time: 10.27pm - 10.59pm Location: London Road, Crawley Incident: FIRE Fire alarm sounding - candle alight on 1st floor window ledge - occupier not at home - door opened by WSFRS using hydraulic door opener and candle extinguished - occupier returned home and was given advice by WSFRS - WrL Turners Hill return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8021 Time: 10.23am - 10.44pm Location: A27 Westbound Clapham to Hammerpot Incident: RTC incident involving car and van - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL Littlehampton on Thursday 8 October SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50376 / 2015 Time: 1.30pm Location: Debenhams, County Mall Incident: Dangerous driving in County Mall, Crawley Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in a Crawley shopping centre. Between 1.30pm and 2pm that day where two women, who had a young child with them, entered Debenhams in County Mall and selected items before walking out without paying. Staff were alerted to the suspected theft and have followed the suspects to the car park where they got into a car parked in a parent and child bay. The vehicle reversed out of the bay narrowly missing one member of staff and collided with another, leaving him with an injury to his leg. The car then drove through a barrier in the shopping centre car park, breaking it, and onto Three Bridges Road. A 29-year-old woman from Surrey was arrested on suspicion of theft, dangerous driving and common assault later that evening in Surrey and has been released on bail until 25 November. A second women described as being Asian, slim, about 30, dressed all in black and carrying a brown coloured hand bag is still be sought by police. If anyone saw the incident or has information they are asked to contact police on 101 quoting serial 698 08/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8032 Time: 5.06pm - 5.42pm Location: Angmering Way, Rustington Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with domestic garage - no persons trapped - female driver medically assessed by ambulance paramedics WrL Littlehampton, WrL Worthing return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8048 Time: 8.13am - 9.14am Location: B2141 South Harting Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars - woman and 2 children released from one car before arrival of WSFRS - elderly woman in second car extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - all persons taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe and handed over to police WrL Petersfield, WrL Havant, HRT Chichester
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50393 / 2015 Issued by Hampshire Police: Police release name of kayaker whose body was found on Isle of Wight beach Dead Kayaker named The name of the man whose body was found in a kayak on Yaverland beach on the Isle of Wight on 11 September has been released by police. He was Morgan Savage, 40, from Dublin. A post mortem, carried out on 24 September, was inconclusive. The coroner is awaiting histology results. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8054 Time: 9.43am - 10.08am Location: Terraced House, Woodfield Road, Northgate, Crawley Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen out on arrival of WSFRS - 50% of kitchen damaged by fire - 30% of ground floor of house and 10% of 1st floor of house damaged by smoke - damaged areas cut away and gas and electrics isolated by WSFRS - male occupant with smoke inhalation given 1st aid and oxygen by WSFRS - PPV fan used to assist in ventilation of house - accidental - WrL x2 Crawley FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8058 Time: 12.01pm - 12.44pm Location: 2 Storey Building of Flats - Canada Grove, Bognor Incident: RESCUE man stuck near chimney on roof of 2 storey terraced building used as flats - road closed by police - man assisted by WSFRS down ladders and checked by ambulance paramedics - WrL Bognor, HRT Chichester return to previous window
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Time: 04:11 Incident: Large scale search for missing passenger Four lifeboats, a Type 45 Frigate, 2 helicopters, a cruise ship and a cruise ship's own rescue RIB were involved in a search for a cruise ship passenger who was thought to have gone overboard during the ship's return to Southampton following a 14-day cruise. At 04:11 the Frank and Anne Wilkinson was launched to conduct a search for a missing passenger from the cruise ship Ventura. At the same time the rescue helicopter was tasked from Lee on Solent. Selsey's ALB was also launched to assist, however as the search area was adjusted to a position roughly 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight she was returned to station. At approximately 07:45, Yarmouth's Severn Class ALB was launched, however as they were making there way down towards the search area a crewman became ill and required evacuation. Freshwater Independent Lifeboat was launched to carry out this evacuation, which had to be aborted due to the prevailing weather conditions. The Frank and Anne Wilkinson meanwhile carried out search patterns in the suspected area where the passenger was last seen along with the Ventura who had reversed her course and the Ventura's own rescue rib which had been launched. HMS Diamond a Type 45 Frigate was also tasked to assist in the search, and Yarmouth's ALB having returned their crewman to Yarmouth were re-tasked and proceeded to the search area. With the Rescue helicopter having to refuel twice during the search, an additional helicopter from Portland was also tasked. The on-scene weather conditions were described as a 2m breaking sea with a force 5 to 6 ENE wind. The search has been stood down with sadly nothing found. full report BBC Report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50342 / 2015 Report received: 14 October 2015 Time: 4.45am Location: Belmont Street, Bognor Regis Incident: Woman robbed and punched in Bognor Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman had her handbag stolen and was assaulted in Bognor Regis. The victim was walking down Belmont Street at around 4.45am after a night out with friends when she was approached by a man who grabbed her bag, causing the contents to spill out onto the pavement. The suspect put the belongings back into the bag before punching the victim in the head and running off down Lennox Street towards the seafront. He is described as white, around 5'8", in his early thirties, of medium build with short dark hair and a pale complexion with an Eastern European accent. DC Andrea Watts would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the suspect before or after the robbery. Any witnesses can call 101 quoting reference 0250 of 10/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8099 Time: 7.40am - 8.09am Location: A23 Southbound Hickstead to Muddleswood Incident: RTC incident involving car overturned - no persons trapped - 1 person released before the arrival of WSFRS and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrL Hurstpierpoint, WrL Burgess Hill, HRT Crawley FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8209 Time: 12.09pm - 2.32pm Location: Mid Terraced House, Harwood Road, Littlehampton Incident: FIRE FATAL mid terraced house - 8BA, 4HRs and 2 thermal imaging cameras used by WSFRS - sadly 1 woman occupier was confirmed deceased at the scene - 2 persons taken to hospital by ambulance - incident under investigation WrL x2 Littlehampton, WrL East Preston, WrL Worthing, FIO SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50318 / 2015 Time: mid-day Location: Harwood Road, Littlehampton Incident: Woman dies in Littlehampton fire Shortly after 12 midday emergency services were called to a terraced period property in Harwood Road, Littlehampton, following reports of a fire. Strenuous efforts were made to rescue the occupants and while two adults were taken to hospital suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation, sadly a woman in the property was found to have died. The full circumstances of the fire are being investigated. At present the cause remains unexplained. Harwood Road, North Ham Road and Fort Road were subject to road closures while emergency services were at the scene. The West Sussex coroner has been informed. Anyone who saw what happened at the time the fire broke out or who may have any other relevant information is asked to call 101, quoting serial 634 of 10/10. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: PR 7675 12 October 2015 Smoking believed to be cause of fatal fire in Littlehampton A fire which has claimed the life of an elderly woman in Littlehampton is believed to have been started by smoking materials. West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service was called to Harwood Road in Littlehampton at 12.10pm on Saturday 10 October following a report of a fire in a terraced house. Firefighters from Littlehampton were at the scene within 4 minutes of the alarm being raised and were confronted with a well-developed fire on the ground floor of the property. A team wearing breathing apparatus entered the house and discovered the woman, who was in her 70s and has not yet been named, in the living room. Sadly, the woman was declared dead at the scene. Two other people were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation. The blaze was extinguished by fire crews using two hose reels and two jets. Four fires engines, fire service command and support vehicles, South East Coast Ambulance Service, Sussex Police and the Red Cross Fire Emergency Support Service all attended the scene. 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FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8155 Time: 12.41pm - 1.32pm Location: Henfield Road, Small Dole Incident: RTC FATAL incident involving car and motorbike - sadly the male motor bike rider was confirmed deceased at the scene - female driver of car extricated by WSFRS using small tools and taken to hospital by road ambulance - WrLx2 Worthing, HRT Worthing, WrL Shoreham SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50321 / 2015 Report received: Sunday 11 October Time: 12.40pm Location: A2037 Henfield Road at Small Dole Incident: Police seek witnesses to fatal crash Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash on the A2037 Henfield Road at Small Dole in which a motorcyclist died and a car driver was seriously injured. It happened at 12.40pm on Sunday 11 October, and involved a silver Peugeot 207 hatchback and a red Honda CBR600 motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man from Saltdean, Brighton, was pronounced dead at the scene. The car driver, a 65-year-old woman from Small Dole, suffered severe head and facial injuries and had to be cut free from her car by West Sussex firefighters. She was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, where she has been detained for treatment. Her condition is described as serious. The Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance attended to provide medical support. The road was closed for six hours, with diversions via Horn Lane and Edburton Road. Anyone who saw the collision or either vehicle being driven shortly before it occurred is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Director or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50326 / 2015 FOUND - Charley Mullender 16-year-old Charley Mullender from Chichester, who had been reported missing on Monday 5 October, was found safe and well in Bognor this evening 
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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50377 / 2015 Report received: 19 October 2015 Time: 1.20am Location: Stephenson Way, Crawley Incident: Man suffers facial injury in assault Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a man in the Three Bridges area of Crawley. The victim, a 29-year-old man, was punched in the face after an altercation with three people around 1.20am on Stephenson Way. He suffered a serious facial injury. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of GBH. A 26-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman from Crawley have been bailed until 12 November and a 24-year-old man of no fixed address has been bailed until 9 November. Police are asking anyone who might have seen what happened to phone 101 quoting serial 51 of 12/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8222 Time: 9.41pm - 00.20am Location: House, Skiff Lane, Wisborough Green Incident: FIRE fire in roof space of detached 16th century house - 8BA, 4HRS, 1 short extention ladder and small tools used by WSFRS - salvage undertaken - 75% of roof space damaged by fire - 50% of ground floor damaged by water - accidental WrL Billingshurst, WrL Petworth, WrL Horsham, WrC Petworth, L4T Petworth FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8223 Time: 10.38pm - 00.26am Location: East Beach Road, Selsey Incident: FIRE caravan well alight on arrival of WSFRS outside retirement flats - caravan destroyed by fire - 2BA, 2HRs used by WSFRS - adjacent building inspected using thermal imaging camera for any hot areas - no signs - one man with mild smoke inhalation given oxygen and 1st aid by WSFRS and ambulance paramedics - accidental - WrL Selsey, WrL Chichester return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50345 / 2015 Possible building scam in Haywards Heath Police are warning people in mid-Sussex to beware of being tricked into buying expensive building supplies by cold callers. It follows an incident at Jewson's warehouse on the Bridge Road industrial estate in Haywards Heath shortly before 12.30pm today Staff became suspicious after an elderly man accompanied by a man in his 20s came in and bought more than £1,000 worth of goods on the older man's card. They left together in a black Ford Focus car but the younger man later returned to the store in a white tipper truck to collect the materials. Because the purchaser had appeared confused police were called, and on seeing officers arrive the man made off on foot. His vehicle and the goods were seized and officers are now trying to trace the man, described as a white Irishman, 5', of skinny build, with curly ginger hair. They also want to hear from anyone else who may have been asked to buy items in similar circumstances by a man answering this description in order to establish if any crimes have been committed. Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting serial 565 of 13/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50361 / 2015 Two car crash at Mid Lavant, near Chichester Police are seeking witnesses to a two car crash at the junction of the A286 Midhurst Road and the B2141 in Mid Lavant. It happened just before midnight and involved a white Renault Clio and a black Vauxhall Insignia estate car. The driver of the Clio, a 27-year-old woman from Gosport, Hampshire, sustained a broken ankle and was taken by ambulance to St Richard's Hospital, Chichester. Also taken to hospital with chest pains and bruising was her front seat passenger, a 19-year-old man from Waterlooville, Hampshire. The Vauxhall driver, a 64-year-old man from Emsworth, sustained a bruised right knee but did not require hospital treatment. Anyone who saw the collision or who may have other information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1587 of 13/10. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8276 Time: 00.19am - 00.34am Location: Windmill Parade, Southwick Incident: FIRE telephone kiosk set on fire by firework - 1HR used by FRS - WrL Hove FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8285 Time: 8.56am - 9.24am Location: Lidsey Road, Woodgate Incident: RTC incident involving car and historic army vehicle - no persons trapped - 1 man medically assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - WSFRS made scene safe and assisted police with traffic control - WrL Bognor FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8301 Time: 12.46pm - 1.48pm Location: The Poplars, Littlehampton Incident: FIRE investigated by WSFRS using thermal imaging camera - fire located in bundle of clothes in cupboard that had come in contact with light fitting - 1HR, 2BA, thermal imaging camera and small tools used by WSFRS - house ventilated used PPV fan - accidental WrL Littlehampton, WrL Arundel FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8318 Time: 5.51pm - 6.13pm Location: Brittens Lane, Fontwell Incident: RTC incident involving car off road and into a ditch - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL Chichester return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50356 / 2015 Report received: 15 October 2015 Time: 10.30am Location: Selsey High Street Incident: Selsey collision Sussex Police is appealing for witnesses following a collision in Selsey High Street earlier today. The collision, involving a mobility scooter and a lorry, took place around 10.30am near the Crown public house. Although the air ambulance was in attendance, the female driver of the scooter, who is in her 80s, was taken to St Richard's Hospital in Chichester by road. She is currently being treated for injuries to her head and ankle. The road is currently closed while emergency services deal with the incident. Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with any information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 393 of 15/10. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Police Officer banned from driving A police officer from West Sussex has been banned from getting behind the wheel after she drove to work while twice the drink-drive limit. Pc Nicola Townsend, of The Alders, Billingshurst, pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court to the offence of drink driving and was given an 18-month driving ban, fined £550 and ordered to pay £235 costs and a £55 victim surcharge. The court heard that the 30-year-old had been seen to park her car at Guildford police station on 29 September before an inspector smelled alcohol on her breath. She was asked to take a breath test which showed she had 70mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath - the legal limit is 35mg. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8431 Time: 00.02am - 1.43am Location: 3 Storey Building, High Street, Shoreham Incident: FIRE 3 storey building with basement used as dry cleaning shop with flats on upper floors - fire in dry cleaners premises on lower floors - lower floor 40% damaged by fire and 100% damaged by smoke - ground floor 30% damaged by smoke - fire believed to have been caused by ignition of towels in tumble dryer - 6BA, 5HRs, thermal imaging camera and PPV fan used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Shoreham, WrL Lancing, WrLx2 Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50383 / 2015 Report received: 19 October 2015 Missing Albanian teenager Lata Kastroit found Albanian teenager Lata Kastroit who had disappeared from the address at which he was staying has been found in Brighton. Lata, 16, who arrived in the country on Sunday 11 October was reported missing the following day. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8441 Time: 3.56pm - 4.22pm Location: Domestic Garage Block, Cedar Avenue Salvington Incident: FIRE car and garage in compound well alight on arrival of WSFRS - 2BA, 2HRs used - car and garage severely damaged by fire - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50405 / 2015 Time: 5.30pm Location: County Mall, Crawley Incident: Crawley assault Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a man who was attacked near Primark, in the County Mall, Crawley. The 30-year-old victim from Crawley was walking with his girlfriend when the assault took place at 5.30pm. He was punched twice to the face causing a broken jaw which required hospital treatment A 24-year-old man from Crawley, was arrested on suspicion of assault. He was questioned and bailed until Saturday, 21 November. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police, call 101 quoting serial 1083 of 17/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8448 Time: 6.20pm - 6.41pm Location: Domestic Garage Block, Cedar Avenue, Salvington Incident: FIRE rubbish on fire in domestic garage in compound - 2BA, 1HR used by WSFRS -deliberate ignition - police in attendance - WrL x2 Worthing return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50382 / 2015 Time: 2pm Location: Boulevard, Crawley Incident: Man stabbed in Crawley Police are appealing for witnesses to a fight where a man was stabbed in Crawley. Detectives are investigating the stabbing in Crawley town centre on The Boulevard. Emergency services were called to The Boulevard at 2pm to reports a man had been stabbed. The 37-year-old man has been taken to East Surrey Hospital to be treated for the wound to his leg. Police believe the suspects left the scene along the alleyway which joins to Northgate Road. We are appealing to anyone who saw what happened or was in the Northgate Road area shortly after 2pm to contact them on 101 quoting serial 779 of 18/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8507 Time: 7.57am - 8.47am Location: Turners Hill Road, Worth Incident: RTC incident involving coach and car - no casualties on coach - 1 man trapped in car - man extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment after assessment by ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe and left with police - WrL Turners Hill, WrL East Grinstead, HRT Crawley FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8513 Time: 11.41am - 11.59am Location: Offington Lane Junction Ash Acre Lane, Broadwater, Worthing Incident: RTC incident involving car and motorbike - male motorbike rider taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL Worthing Report Heyshott driver banned A drink driver who failed to stop after colliding with a stone wall in West Lavington, near Midhurst on Saturday 17 October, has been disqualified from driving for three years. Police said a blue Peugot 206 collided with the wall at 6.50pm on Saturday outside Kennels Dairy in Selham Road. Sussex roads police officers tracked down the vehicle later on Saturday evening and arrested the driver Marius Sitarz aged 36 who lives at Dunford House, Heyshott. He appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court this morning, pleading guilty to driving with excess alcohol, failing to stop after a collision and driving with no insurance. He was fined a total of £620. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8535 Time: 8.04pm - 9.56pm Location: Newbridge Road, West Billingshurst Incident: FIRE semi detached house, fire in 1st floor bedroom - 4BA, 2HRs and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - 10% of 1st floor damaged by fire and 100% damaged by smoke - accidental - WrL Billingshurst, WrL Horsham, WrL Storrington return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8557 Time: 9.33am - 9.59am Location: A27 Eastbound Worthing - near the Coach and Horses pub Incident: FIRE transit flatbed vehicle 60% destroyed by fire - police in attendance for traffic control - 2BA, 3HRs used by WSFRS - accidental WrLx2 Worthing FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8568 Time: 11.31am - 12.47pm Location: Nyetimber Lane, West Chiltington Incident: FIRE tumble dryer on fire in domestic garage - garage 100% damaged by smoke and heat - adjacent house severely smoke damaged - 2BA, 2HRs and PPV fan used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Storrington, WrL Billingshurst, WrL x2 Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50393 / 2015 Issued by Hampshire Police: Police release name of kayaker whose body was found on Isle of Wight beach Dead Kayaker named The name of the man whose body was found in a kayak on Yaverland beach on the Isle of Wight on 11 September has been released by police. He was Morgan Savage, 40, from Dublin. A post mortem, carried out on 24 September, was inconclusive. The coroner is awaiting histology results.
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8577 Time: 3.12pm - 3.51pm Location: Benbow Pond off A272 Easebourne, Midhurst Incident: RESCUE Fire crews and police rescued two people from a car that had overturned in a pond and was sinking in soft mud. A fire engine and 4x4 from Midhurst were alerted to the incident at 3.12pm yesterday at Benbow Pond off A272 Easebourne, near Midhurst. They quickly arrived at the scene and worked with police to free an elderly man and woman from the upside down vehicle. Crews from Storrington and Haslemere were also sent to the incident but not required Deputy Chief Fire Officer Lee Neale said: "Our response to this incident highlights the positive aspects of the new ways of working we brought in earlier this year. In April we set up a Crewing Optimisation Group, or COG for short, a team of firefighters deployed to different stations on a daily basis to support the resilience of our retained crews and to carry out community safety work. In their first three months of operation team members helped make available additional on-call appliances on 335 occasions and they played a critical role in this pond rescue. A supervisory officer from the team had been sent to Midhurst for the day to work with the local crews. That meant a fire engine from Midhurst was quickly crewed and sent to the scene. Additional firefighters were able to travel to the incident on the station's 4x4, this was another change in our deployment strategy brought about in April. Both of these teams were quickly at the scene but when the emergency call was first received our control centre also requested additional appliances. One of these, from Storrington, was, again, able to quickly mobilise thanks to a COG team member located at Storrington for the day to boost available resources in that area." FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8582 Time: 4.43pm - 5.17pm Location: A27, Manor Roundabout Lancing Incident: RTC incident involving lorry and car - female car driver assisted from car by ambulance paramedics and medically assessed - scene safety maintained by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL Shoreham, WrL Worthing FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8589 Time: 7.03pm - 8.28pm Location: Waste Depot off A27, Chichester Incident: FIRE portacabin 5m x 20m destroyed by fire - 2Hrs used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Chichester, WrL Bognor return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8605 Time: 6.28am - 7.26am Location: Ground Floor Flat, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint Incident: FIRE kitchen fire in ground floor flat caused by cooking - elderly male occupier led to safety by WSFRS and treated for smoke inhalation with oxygen therapy - man left in the care of ambulance paramedics - kitchen 10% damaged by fire - flat 60% damaged by smoke - 2BA, 1Co2 extinguisher, 1HR and PPV fan used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Hurstpierpoint, WrL Burgess Hill FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8607 Time: 7.01am -7.36am Location: Titnore lane, Worthing Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with tree - male driver trapped - man extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL x2 Worthing, HRT Worthing RNLI LIFEBOAT
Time: 16:50 Incident: Shoreham Lifeboat assists ambulance The Shoreham inshore lifeboat was called to a report of a woman feeling unwell on board a cabin cruiser on the River Adur by Coronation Green, Shoreham. The boat was located and the woman was stretchered off onto the lifeboat and taken to a waiting ambulance on the slipway by Coronation Green. See footage of the service https://t.co/1PaEitRsQy FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8633 Time: 8.16pm - 9.13pm Location: A24 Junction Robin Hood Lane, Horsham Incident: RTC incident involving car off road and in collision with tree - 1 woman extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic and electric rescue equipment - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Horsham, HRT Crawley, FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8635 Time: 8.33pm - 9.09pm Location: Railway Approach, East Grinstead Incident: RTC incident involving 2 vans - no persons trapped - 1st aid given to 1 person by WSFRS who was then left in the care of ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrLx2 East Grinstead return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8655 Time: 12.52pm - 1.29pm Location: Field off A29, Billingshurst Incident: FIRE tractor pulling muck spreader on fire - 2HRs used by WSFRS - tractor destroyed by fire, muck spreader 5% damaged by fire - accidental WrL Billingshurst, WrL Horsham, L4T Horsham, L4T Petworth
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8666 Time: 5.02pm - 7.14pm Location: 2nd Floor Flat, Garden Walk, West Green, Crawley Incident: FIRE kitchen fire in 2nd floor flat caused by washing machine - flat 50% damaged by fire and 100% damaged by smoke - 4BA, 3HRs used by WSFRS - 2 further flats slightly affected by water - accidental - WrL Crawley, WrL Horsham, WrL Reigate
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50701 / 2015 Report received: 01 December 2015 Joseph Brazil arrested ISSUED ON BEHALF OF SURREY POLICE Joseph Brazil, of no fixed abode, who was wanted on warrant after failing to appear at courts in Guildford has been located and remanded in custody. The media and the public are thanked for their assistance with this matter. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50419 / 2015 FOUND - Wishard Mupawaenda 51-year-old Wishard Mupawaenda who has been missing from his home in Hove since September, has been found safe and well in London. Police had issused an appeal for his whereabouts on 5 October.
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Time: 7pm Incident: Lifeboat Launched to Locate Kayak Solent Coastguard requested the launch of the Selsey lifeboat after a member of the public had expressed concern for a kayak approximately half a mile offshore from Park Copse, Selsey. The Selsey Coastguard team were sent to Park Copse but, with fading light, were unable to see the kayak. They fired a white parachute flare to illuminate the area and, after spotting an object and small light they couldn't identify, requested the lifeboat to check the area. The lifeboat found the kayak, and the Coastguard team on the beach confirmed that the lifeboat was in the position of the object and light which, in fact, was a head torch the kayaker was wearing. The kayaker confirmed that he was fishing and would be for the next hour. He was well equipped with safety equipment. full report FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8704 Time: 10.03pm - 10.31pm Location: Terminus Road, Littlehampton Incident: RTC incident involving car overturned - 2 male occupants of car released before arrival of WSFRS - 2 women assisted from car by WSFRS - WrLx2 Littlehampton, HRT Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50421 / 2015 South Wales coroner appeals for information about next of kin for Darren Saxby-Wade A coroner in Wales are hoping to trace the next of kin of a man who died earlier this month. Darren Saxby-Wade, 46, lived in Merthyr Tydfil and died on October 6. It is believed he has a step-brother living in the Sussex area who the coroner's officer has been unable to trace. Anyone with information or family members are asked to contact coroners officer Patrick Williams on 01685 724228 or 07969 853746. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8706 Time: 11.47pm - 1.30am Location: Scrap Yard, Gravel Lane, Chichester Incident: FIRE industrial container in scrap yard, containing 4 oxygen cylinders and 1 propane cylinder, on fire - cylinders cooled by WSFRS using 2 fixed HRs and checked using thermal imaging camera - container 80% damaged by fire - adjacent office building 10% damaged by fire - 2BA, 2 Fixed HRS, 6HRs thermal imaging camera and PPV fan used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Chichester, FIO return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8712 Time: 3.36am - 4.36am Location: Dominion Road, Worthing Incident: FIRE fire in domestic garage - 4BA, 3HRs and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - male occupier with smoke inhalation taken to hospital by ambulance - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50438 / 2015 Time: 10:30am Location: The Broadway, Lancing Incident: Fatal collision in Lancing Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving a cyclist and car in The Broadway, Lancing at around 10.30am. A 68-year-old man from Lancing was riding north when he collided with a parked vehicle on the side of the road. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with serious head injuries but sadly died on Monday morning [26 October]. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Lanrick or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50426 / 2015 Location: Cherry Lane, Langley Green Incident: Burglary and assault in Langley Green Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted near Cherry Lane, Langley Green following a burglary this afternoon. Officers were called to the football club at around 2.20pm after a report property had been stolen from the changing rooms. Players found a bag containing most of the stolen items in woodland near the back of the playing field, along with a group of youths. One of the suspects was confronted and produced a knife, stabbing one of the players in the neck causing serious but not life-threatening injuries. The victim, a 26-year-old man from Crawley, was taken to St George's Hospital in London where his condition is described as stable. A 17-year-old from Crawley was arrested and subsequently charged with wounding with intent. He appeared before magistrates on Monday, 26 October, and has been remanded to prison to appear at Worthing Youth Court on Thursday 29 October. A 17 year-old boy from Crawley was arrested on suspicion of burglary and bailed until 8 December. An 18-year-old man from Crawley was arrested on suspicion of burglary, possession of cannabis, theft and conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm. He has been released on bail until 8 December. Police are keen to speak with anyone who may have seen something suspicious in the area. Witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting reference 0828 of 24/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50424 / 2015 Time: 9.30pm Location: B2123 Falmer Road, Woodingdean Incident: Serious injury crash Witnesses are being sought to a serious injury single-vehicle car crash on the Falmer Road, Woodingdean, at around 9.30pm. A blue Rover 25 left the road and overturned in a field, leaving the driver - a 47-year-old man from South Chailey, near Lewes - with serious head injuries. He was taken by ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Anyone who saw what happened or noticed the Rover being driven shortly before it crashed is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Pollington. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8775 Time: 2.55pm - 3.32pm Location: Bungalow, Abeckett Gardens Salvington Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen - kitchen 50% damaged by fire, heat and smoke - 2BA, 1HR and 1Co2 extinguisher used by WSFRS - smoke ventilated using PPV fan - accidental - WrL Worthing FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8786 Time: 8.39pm - 10.04pm Location: A286 Midhurst near Budgenor Lodge Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with tree and lamppost and overturned - 1 man trapped - man extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment and small tools - 1 further man given 1st aid and oxygen at the scene by WSFRS - both men taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Midhurst, WrL Petworth, HRT Chichester return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: / 2015 Report received: 26 October 2015 Business fraud warning after Eastbourne firm loses £18,000 Police are warning businesses about a current type of fraud which might affect them. Last month a firm of accountants in Sussex received an email purporting to be from a senior manager at the firm, asking for £18,900 to be transferred into a specific bank account. This was done and only later did it turn out that the request was not authorised and that both the email address and the account had been set up for the fraud, and the money had been taken from the account in cash from a bank in the north of England. Financial Fraud Action UK advise that the fraudsters use special software to make the message appear genuine. This type of scam has been dubbed 'whaling' fraud, as it targets the so-called big fish of business. The emails request that urgent payments are made outside normal procedures, often for a pressing reason, such as the need to secure a contract. When the money is transferred, it goes into an account set up by the fraudsters. There have been no other reported examples in Sussex so far but police are warning firms to be on the alert. Scam letters, emails, telephone calls and faxes of different types are sent out in their thousands daily to individuals and companies worldwide. If you have been a victim of fraud, please report it online or by phone to Action Fraud. Action Fraud is the UK's national fraud reporting centre and the place for you to report fraud and scams, or to get advice if you're not sure what to do. Contact them online https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud or phone 0300 123 2040. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8814 Time: 4.37pm - 5.58pm Location: Semi detached house , Condor Way, Burgess Hill Incident: FIRE semi detached house - fire in 1st floor bedroom caused by worn wiring - 4BA, 3HRs and 2 thermal imaging cameras used by WSFRS - 10% of house damaged by fire - 70% of house damaged by smoke - accidental - WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Crawley
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8825 Time: 9.25pm - 9.52pm Location: Richmond Road junction Gratwicke Road, Worthing Incident: RTC incident involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL Worthing return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8841 Time: 3.50pm - 4.34pm Location: Leechpond Hill, Lower Beeding Incident: FIRE lorry well alight on arrival of WSFRS - 2BA, 1 foam HR and 1 HR used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Crawley, WrL Horsham
Anyone who sees Kit is urged to immediately call 999 or anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Bridgemere. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50446 / 2015 FOUND - Kit Christie Missing Kit Christie has been found. Kit, 15, who went missing on Monday afternoon has been found safe in Haywards Heath on Wednesday 28 October. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8846 Time: 4.04pm - 4.41pm Location: Southdown Court, Chichester Incident: FIRE Smoke issuing - firework set off by children near block of flats - firework lodged on flat roof of flats causing smoke - inspection made by WSFRS using thermal imaging camera - small amount of scorch marks in loft space - no further hot areas found - WrL x2 Chichester FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8858 Time: 9.08pm - 9.25pm Location: Napier Way, Crawley Incident: RTC incident involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSFRS - incident left with police - WrL Crawley FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8864 Time: 11.15pm - 2.17am Location: Farmland off Holtye Road, East Grinstead Incident: FIRE 3 separate locations on farmland - 1st fire involving barn 20m x 10m containing digger and 50 tonnes of straw - well alight on arrival of WSFRS - 2HRs, 3 fixed HRs used - 2nd fire involving caravan and 10m of hedgerow destroyed by fire - 2HRs used - 3rd fire involving horse cart 30% damaged by fire - fire out on arrival of WSFRS - all 3 fires deliberate ignition WrLx2 East Grinstead, WrL Turners Hill, WrL Lingfield, WrC Burgess Hill, CU Haywards Heath, L4T Haywards Heath, WrLx2 Crawley, FIO return to previous window
SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50446 / 2015 FOUND - Kit Christie Missing Kit Christie has been found. Kit, 15, who went missing on Monday afternoon has been found safe in Haywards Heath. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50445 / 2015 Five arrested following burglaries in Crawley Police in Crawley arrested five people in the early of hours in connection with a number of burglaries. Officers were called at around 1.15am to Hazelwick Road, Crawley to a report that garages had been broken into. Officers were then called to Cherry Lane, Crawley at around 1.40am to a similar report. A silver Ford Mondeo was seen driving away from the area and a car matching that description was found in Juniper Road. A 16-year-old boy and two 19-year-old men, all from Crawley, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of burglary. A 17-year-old girl from East Grinstead was also arrested on suspicion of burglary. Officers searched another garage in The Dingle, Crawley at around 5am and a 63-year-old local man, who arrived at the scene, was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods. All five people have been bailed until 29 January 2016. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting 0071 of 28/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. RNLI LIFEBOAT
Time: 10:10 Incident: Shoreham Lifeboat launched The Shoreham all weather lifeboat was launched to reports of an up turned vessel 23 miles off Worthing. On scene a search commenced and a small white tender was found. The tender had been reported lost by its owner a few days before. With nothing else found the lifeboat was stood down by the coastguard and returned to station. FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8883 Time: 2.01pm - 2.44pm Location: Ground Floor Flat, Kingsland Close, Shoreham Incident: FIRE smoke issuing from ground floor flat - bin fire in kitchen - 2BA, 1HR and PPV fan used by FRS - asthmatic male occupier with smoke inhalation given oxygen as a precaution and medically checked by ambulance paramedics at the scene - accidental WrL Shoreham, WrL Hove FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8885 Time: 2.23pm - 2.38pm Location: Limbrick Lane, Goring Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with parked car - 1 man with minor injuries medically assessed by ambulance paramedics at the scene - scene made safe by WSFRS - WrL Worthing FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8895 Time: 4.05pm - 4.57pm Location: Butlins Holiday Resort, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Incident: FIRE fire in lighting transformer in roof space of stock room in public entertainment building - building evacuated - electrics isolated by on site electrician - inspection made by WSFRS using thermal imaging camera to confirm the fire was out - roof space slightly smoke logged and ventilated by WSFRS - accidental - WrL x2 Bognor FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8906 Time: 7.18pm - 8.33pm Location: Wood Recycling Plant, Lancing Business Park, Marlborough Road, Lancing Incident: FIRE mobile crane alight inside building used as wood recycling plant - 1 foam HR, 1HR, 4BA and thermal imaging camera used by WSFRS - accidental - WrL Lancing, WrLx3 Worthing, CU Bognor return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50449 / 2015 Steyning High Street closed by collision A collision between a Ford Fiesta car and a refuse wagon shortly before 7.30am means the High Street at Steyning is currently blocked. No one was hurt, but the vehicles need to be recovered and an oil spillage cleared.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50884 / 2015 FOUND - Carl Owston Carl Owston, 27, was found safe on Tuesday 22 December, in Hove after he went missing from Hailsham on 21 October. Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50466 / 2015 FOUND - Daniel Boorman 26-year-old Daniel Boorman, feared missing after personal possessions were discovered on a local beach, has been found safe. Mr Boorman, of no fixed address, had last been seen on 27 October. He was located late on Thursday evening 29 October. Police would like to thank the media and members of the public for their help in tracing him. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50456 / 2015 WANTED - Glenn Waters Police in West Sussex are looking for 29-year old Glenn Waters who is wanted over theft and assault allegations. He is known to frequent the Shoreham and Worthing areas, and is suspected of eight thefts including shoplifting at chemists in Bognor and Seaford between March and August this year. He is also sought over his failure to appear at court to answer charges over one other alleged theft, two alleged common assaults, and for allegedly breaching a court order, all between February and April this year. Police think Waters is still in the Worthing and Shoreham areas, and anyone who sees him or has any other information is asked to call 101, quoting serial 502 of 29/10 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50468 / 2015 Report received: 02 November 2015 14:37 Wanted man Glenn Waters detained Glenn Waters, 29, wanted by police over allegations of theft and assault, and failure to appear at court, has been arrested. He was detained in Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham on Friday 30 October, following an appeal for information concerning his whereabouts. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50457 / 2015 Man charged with attempted murder A man has been charged with attempted murder after an attack at a house in Tilgate, Crawley on Wednesday afternoon 28 October. Emergency services were called at 5.40pm to Ross Close to reports a man had been assaulted. The victim, a 51-year-old man, was taken to East Surrey Hospital Jason Halliday, 45, of Ross Close, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking a man who was known to him. Halliday appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court today and has been remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on 13 November. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report - Call Ref: 8973 Time: 11.00am - 11.50am Location: Rear Garden of House, Nuthurst Street, Nuthurst Incident: Assistance to RSPCA - large male deer trapped in sheep netting in rear garden of house - deer released by TRU officers using animal rescue equipment and released back in to the wild - TRU Officers SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50461 / 2015 Man charged following shooting in Fittleworth Police have charged a man following a shooting in Fittleworth. Officers were called to an address in Fairmead Close, Fittleworth at around 6.40pm to a report of an argument between two men. A 61-year-old man from the village was treated by paramedics at the scene for a gunshot wound to the leg and taken to hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening. Brian Acott, 70, from Fairmead Close, Fittleworth was arrested and subsequently charged with wounding with intent, possessing a firearm when prohibited for life and possessing a prohibited weapon. He has been remanded in custody to appear before Crawley magistrates on Monday 2 November. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Milestone or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50471 / 2015 Man appears in court following Fittleworth shooting A man has appeared before Crawley magistrates on Monday 2 November, following a shooting in Fairmead Close, Fittleworth on Saturday evening 31 October. A 61-year-old man from the village was shot in the leg and remains in hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening. Brian Acott, 70, of Fairmead Close, Fittleworth was charged with wounding with intent, possessing a firearm when prohibited for life and possessing a prohibited weapon. He has been remanded in custody to appear before Chichester Crown Court on 23 November. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR50473 / 2015 Beware of tricksters - ringing the changes Police are warning local retailers to be on their guard following two reported fraud incidents in Uckfield. The incidents involved a type of fraud often called 'ringing the changes', where someone asks for a sum of money to be changed into notes of a smaller denomination. While the cashier or shop assistant is doing this, the trickster deliberately confuses them in order to obtain more money than they handed over in the first place. Just before 1pm on Saturday 31 October two men entered the Post Office in Lewes Road, Uckfield, but the assistant realised what was happening and they left empty-handed. One of the men is described as white, with an eastern European accent, in his mid to late 20s, of stocky build and wearing a hat and a grey/blue fleece. The second man was similar in terms of age and accent, but he had a tanned appearance and was wearing a blue bandana and a grey/blue fleece. The second incident happened later the same day at a business off the High Street, Uckfield. At around 10.30pm two women managed to obtain more than £100. One of the women was described as 20-30 years-old, of Eastern European appearance, with brown hair and a slim build, wearing a white top and jeans. Her companion was a 35 to 40-year-old woman, with brown hair, wearing tracksuit bottoms and a hooded top. Sergeant Kara Tombling said: "I would like to advise businesses and retailers to be very cautious if they are asked to exchange notes for lower denominations, and if they are in any doubt, to refuse the request. As the festive season approaches, shops and businesses will be getting busier, so extra vigilance is needed and counter staff need to be made aware of this scam, which can prove to be very costly." return to previous window | PREVIOUS - September 2015 | NEXT November 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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