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FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 7am Location: A24 Warnham Incident: RTC incident involving car into ditch. 2 crews from Horsham & one from Crawley attended. Crews released male from the car using hydraulic rescue equipment. Male taken to hospital. Police & Ambulance in attendance
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 9am Location: Martlets, West Chiltington Incident: FIRE Crew from Worthing currently working to extinguish chimney fire at a property in the Martlets. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51184 / 2016 Report received: Time: 3.40pm Location: A23 southbound at Handcross Hill Incident: Car fire closes two lanes of road Emergency services are attending an incident on the A23 southbound at Handcross Hill, 300 yards from the B2115 Warninglid junction, where a car has caught fire. First reports were received at around 3.40pm when the fire led to lanes one and two of the three-lane section being closed to vehicles. Within the hour just one lane was sealed off to traffic. However, traffic queues have built up and drivers are advised to avoid the A23 southbound until the incident has been cleared. This will include inspection of the road surface by highways engineers for any heat damage. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51197 / 2016 Death of Bognor man not suspicious Ivars Rubenis, 46, who lived at Belmont Street, Bognor Regis, was found unconscious with a serious head injury in Marine Drive West, Bognor Regis on 30 January. He was taken to hospital in Southampton but sadly died on 31 January. A postmortem at Worthing Hospital today, Monday 1 February, has confirmed that death resulted from the head injury. Police enquiries have now concluded and the death is not being treated as suspicious. The Coroners Officer is continuing enquiries. 
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FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 10am Location: A283 Fisherstreet Incident: RTC incident involving 3 cars & LGV. HRT Crawley & Haslemere attending. 1 male + 1 female extricated from 2 of the cars used cutting equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance. Crews now making scene safe
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51192 / 2016 Report received: 3 February 2016 FOUND - John Robinson Missing John Robinson has been found safe and well. Police would like to thank the public and the media for their help.
Redon Sadria, 19, and Ardi Murataj, 20, the victim of the kidnap, had admitted possession with intent to supply class A drugs. On Thursday 28 January, Ilir Hasa was jailed for eight years for kidnap. Saimir Nezaj was sentenced to eight years for kidnap, 18 months consecutively for threatening a witness, two years for possession with intent to supply class A drugs, and 18 months concurrently for a fraudulent documents offence - a total of 11-and-a-half years. Gazmend Mula got six-and-a-half years for kidnap and three-and-a-half years for possession with intent to supply class A drugs- a total of 10 years. All five defendants will be deported at the end of their sentences The judge also agreed all orders for forfeiture of and destruction of £16,500 cash, drugs and computers seized by police. On Friday 29 January, Ardi Murataj - also known as Tony Kurt - and Redon Sandria were each jailed for two-and-a-half years for their involvment in the supply of drugs. The court heard that just before 6pm on Sunday 12 April 2015 a 19-year-old man was attacked by four men and then bundled into a Vauxhall Astra in Princes Terrace, Brighton. The Vauxhall involved in the kidnapping belonged to Albanian man Hasa. Police enquiries led to Hasa and another Albanian man Mula who were arrested two days later and charged. Two other men were charged with drug offences and in September, Nezaj was also charged with conspiracy to kidnap. The Albanian victim came forward and contacted police after he saw video appeals put out by the force in English and Albanian To view the CCTV footage released at the time in a bid to trace the victim click link FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 6.12pm Location: High Street, Handcross Incident: FIRE Crawley crew dealt with van well alight. extinguished using 2BA 1HR. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR512042 / 2016 Time: 8.30pm Location: A22, Polegate Incident: Hailsham man charged with drink-driving At 8.30pm police arrested a motorist seen driving erratically in a silver Vauxhall Corsa car on the A22 between Polegate and Hailsham. Bransanth Ravi, 31, a care assistant, of Meadow Road, Hailsham, has been charged with driving with excess alcohol, failing to stop for police, driving other than in accordance with his licence and having no insurance. He has been bailed to appear before magistrates on Wednesday, 17 February. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 8.30pm Location: adjacent to house, Horsted Lane, Sharpethorne Incident: FIRE fire in farm outbuilding-wood store adjacent to house. 75% wood store and 10% house damaged by fire. Make pumps 4 for water - Haywards Heath x2, Crawley x1 plus control unit and crew - 6 breathing apparatus, 3 hose reels, 1 jet used plus thermal image camera to check for hotspots and fire spread FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 11.49pm Location: St Joan Close, Crawley Incident: FIRE Crawley crew dealt with fire in cab of Luton van. 2BA 1HR believed to be arson FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 13.35pm Location: London Road, Northchapel Incident: FIRE Van severely damaged by fire. 2 BA, 1 HR and dry powder extinguisher in use. Accidental ignition. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 9.15am Location: County Mall, Crawley Incident: FIRE Crawley firefighters just attended a car fire near to south car park entrance of County Mall, 2BA 1 HR used incident now closed FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 10:02 Location: Buckingham Road, Shoreham Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars Shoreham WrL & Worthing HRT attending 2 car RTC - reports of car on roof. Confirming no persons trapped. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 11:03 Location: Downsway, Southwick Incident: GAS LEAK smell of gas in property. Shoreham WrL, Hove WrL FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 1.30pm Location: Copthorne Road, Felbridge Incident: FIRE 4 pumps & Water Carrier mobilised to sheds alight at garden nursery Crawley x2 & Surrey FRS FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 7.44pm Location: A286 outside Kings Arms PH, Fernhurst Incident: RTC Midhurst WrL 43P1 currently in attendance at an RTC. Scene and roadway made safe by FRS return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 00.56am Location: Old Shoreham Road, Shoreham Incident: FIRE Fire in engine testing compartment, extinguished using halon drenching system & 1 HR. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 10.26am Location: A27 Arundel Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars and 1 van. One female taken to hospital. Small tools used. Roadway and vehicles made safe by FS. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 12.16pm Location: M23 southbound Incident: RTC 1 lane closed M23 southbound between J10 and J11 while we assist emergency services with a serious collision WrL Horsham, WrL Crawley and Rescue tender from Crawley are currently in attendance. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51211 / 2016 Time: 11.35am Location: junction 10A, M23 nr Maidenbower Incident: Serious collision on M23 Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision at junction 10A of the M23 near Maidenbower, Crawley, at 11.35am. A blue Mazda collided with the central reservation and the driver, a 68-year-old woman from Suffolk, was airlifted to St George's Hospital in London. The motorway was closed southbound for recovery work but reopened at around 2.30pm. Police would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened. Witnesses can call 101 quoting Operation Illinois or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 12.20pm Location: Tinsley Lane, Crawley Incident: FIRE Building of 2 storeys. Fire in ground floor kitchen. Accidental ignition. 2 BA & 1 HPHR used. East Grinstead x2 FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 12.36pm Location: A24 Southwater Incident: RTC incident involving car. 1 elderly female extricated using small gear. Now being conveyed to hospital. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51210 / 2016 Time: 5.35pm Location: Yapton Road, Climping Incident: Fatal collision in Climping Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Yapton Road, Climping. Emergency services were called at around 5.35pm after a silver Volkswagen left the road. Sadly the driver and sole occupant of the car, a 29-year-old woman from Climping, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The road was closed for recovery work and reopened at around 10pm. Witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting Operation Gryphus or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE
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FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 8:35am Location: Maybush Drive, Chidham Incident: FIRE bungalow well alight on arrival Incident in progress at Maybush Drive. - Chichester, Emsworth, Havant crews mobilised UPDATE- Two fatalities confirmed in Chidham bungalow fire. SEE ABOVE FIRE & RESCUE report PR 10905 Time: 8:35am Location: Maybush Drive, Chidham Incident: FIRE FATAL Fire crews from Chichester, Emsworth and Havant were mobilised to several reports of a bungalow alight in Maybush Drive, Chidham at 8:35am today. On arrival at 8:44 the Chichester crew found a severe fire at the rear of the bungalow and requested additional appliances 'make pumps four'. Two casualties were located by search crews wearing breathing apparatus. Sadly both were confirmed deceased at the scene. A fire investigation is now underway to try and establish the cause. Thoughts and condolences go to the family and friends of the casualties and everyone involved in this tragedy. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51224 / 2016 Police investigating fatal fire Police are investigating after a fire at a property in Chidham near Chichester where two people have died. Emergency services were called to Maybush Drive at 8.35am to a bungalow on fire. Two people, believed to be the occupants of the house both in their 90s, have sadly died. An investigation is underway to establish how the fire started which at this stage is unexplained. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51234 / 2016 Report received: 8 February 2016 16:07 Murder enquiry has been launched following a fire in Chidham A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a couple found dead in their bungalow in Chidham on Saturday. The post mortem for the couple, who have not been formally identified, took place yesterday and revealed they both died from neck and head injuries. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to the property at 8.35am to reports of the bungalow alight. Sadly a man and woman, now understood to be in their 70s, were found in the property and were declared dead at the scene. Detective Chief Inspector Tanya Jones from Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team said: "We are treating this as a murder investigation and are following several lines of enquiry. It appears the couple were attacked before their home was set alight. We are supporting the family of the couple and are working with colleagues from the fire service along with forensic and crime scene investigators to establish the circumstances. We are waiting to talk to a man who is being treated in hospital for severe burns and we believe this may be connected. He had attended an address in Rotherfield on Saturday lunchtime from where he was transferred to hospital. The information we have so far has led us to treat this man, who was known to the couple, as a potential suspect in our investigation. He has not been arrested as he remains critically ill in hospital. This is a tragic incident and we are appealing to anyone in the area who might have seen or heard anything suspicious in Maybush Drive between 9am on Friday and 8.35am when the fire started on Saturday morning." Anyone with information to contact police on 101 quoting Operation Glengarry or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. To watch a video update from Detective Chief Inspector Tanya Jones visit https://youtu.be/vd-PSLvzduE SEE ABOVE
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 13:26 Location: Swan Corner A283 Pulborough Incident: RTC incident involving motorcycle & car first aid & oxygen given to motorcyclist after collision with car
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51226 / 2016 FOUND - Lucinda Kelly Missing 14-year-old Lucinda Kelly, also know as Lucinda Budd, has returned home. She went missing from Chichester on Friday evening and returned on Saturday evening 6 February. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 22:07 Location: M23 southbound between Jnc10a Maidenbower Jnc 11 Pease Pottage Incident: RTC incident involving one vehicle no persons trapped incident left with police FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 22:19 Location: A27 eastbound Shoreham Incident: RTC incident involving three cars no persons trapped one male treated by ambulance crew, scene made safe return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 01:55 Location: Old Horsham Road, Crawley Incident: RTC incident involving motorbike now leaking fuel, scene made safe FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 03:29 Location: A24 northbound between Washington roundabout and Ashington Incident: RTC incident involving car no persons trapped, incident left with police and ambulance FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 08:12 Location: Bonnetts Lane, Ifield Incident: RTC incident involving car into fence female cut free from car, incident left with ambulance and police SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51129 / 2016 Woman seriously injured in Ifield crash Police are seeking witnesses to a crash in Ifield in which the driver sustained serious injuries. Just before 8am on Sunday 7 February a red Vauxhall Corsa being driven by a 48-year old Crawley woman, south in Bonnetts Lane, Ifield, left the road and collided with a fence and a tree. She was released from the car by firefighters and paramedics and taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton where she is being treated for chest injuries, Her condition is currently described as serious but stable. If you saw what happened please call Police on 101, quoting Operation Assembly or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51230 / 2016 Time: 11am Location: service station, eastbound A27 Incident: Investigation into incident at A27 Lewes service station Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a collision which occurred at 11am at a service station on the eastbound A27 between Falmer and Lewes. Minor damage was caused to a blue Toyota Aygo and a silver Renault Kangoo with French registration plates, when the Renault collided with rear of the Toyota, which was stationary. The occupants of the Renault were a man and a woman, both aged 74. The woman passenger was sadly found to be dead, and the man who was driving the car was unwell and was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton in a serious condition. Neither had sustained any physical injury in the collision. Her death is being treated as unexplained. A postmortem will take place this week Police would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened, particularly anyone who saw the Renault Kangoo driving on the eastbound A27 immediately prior to the collision. Please call 101 quoting Op Bedstone or email sussex.pnn.police.uk The man and woman are married and are British nationals but live in France and had arrived in this country on Sunday morning in their car to visit relatives. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 15:10 Location: Upper Shoreham Road Incident: FIRE car fire car well alight on arrival FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 5.10pm. Location: Trevor Close, Worthing Incident: FIRE Two crews called to electrical fire in a wall cavity, CO2 extinguisher used, nobody injured. Emergency smoke alarm fitted inside property by fire crew FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 19:53 Location: A24 northbound Ashington Incident: RTC incident involving car One vehicle RTC - car stabilised to assist paramedics remove one male medically trapped. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51228 / 2016 Report received: 8 February 2016 Caution over buying festival tickets Sussex Police are asking residents to be cautious over ticket sales site for a festival near Brighton. The police and Brighton and Hove City Council have become aware of a website that is promoting an event called 'The Eastwood Festival'. This is advertised as a Russian rock, two day event located in the Ovingdean area. At this time, neither Sussex Police nor Brighton and Hove City Council have been approached in relation to the safety and licensing of such an event nor have our attempts to contact the organisers been successful. Those thinking of attending this event and purchasing tickets should consider this position prior to purchasing tickets, until the validity of the event can be confirmed and relevant licences have been granted. The event is being advertised at a cost of £200 for attending the two day event and the police and council are currently unable to confirm that this event will be either safe to attend or indeed will go ahead as the appropriate licenses have not been authorised. Chief Inspector Chris Veale of Sussex Police said: "Until we are able to ascertain the validity of both this website and the event we would ask residents who are thinking of attending to exercise caution and take our advice into account before providing your bank details for payment. We will continue to attempt to make contact with event organisers and land owners and will provide more information as and when it comes to light." Sussex Police and the local authority are working together with partners to identify the organisers of this event and ascertain more information. Be cautious about buying tickets for advertised event near Brighton SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51234 / 2016 Murder enquiry has been launched following fire in Chidham A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a couple found dead in their bungalow in Chidham on Saturday. The post mortem for the couple, who have not been formally identified, took place yesterday and revealed they both died from neck and head injuries. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to the property at 8.35am to reports of the bungalow alight. Sadly a man and woman, now understood to be in their 70s, were found in the property and were declared dead at the scene. Detective Chief Inspector Tanya Jones from Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team said: "We are treating this as a murder investigation and are following several lines of enquiry. It appears the couple were attacked before their home was set alight. We are supporting the family of the couple and are working with colleagues from the fire service along with forensic and crime scene investigators to establish the circumstances. We are waiting to talk to a man who is being treated in hospital for severe burns and we believe this may be connected. He had attended an address in Rotherfield on Saturday lunchtime from where he was transferred to hospital. The information we have so far has led us to treat this man, who was known to the couple, as a potential suspect in our investigation. He has not been arrested as he remains critically ill in hospital. This is a tragic incident and we are appealing to anyone in the area who might have seen or heard anything suspicious in Maybush Drive between 9am on Friday and 8.35am when the fire started on Saturday morning." Anyone with information to contact police on 101 quoting Operation Glengarry or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. To watch a video update from Detective Chief Inspector Tanya Jones visit https://youtu.be/vd-PSLvzduE
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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51238 / 2016 Time: 6.40am Location: South Road, Hailsham Incident: Hailsham hit and run Police are appealing for witnesses to a hit and run in Hailsham. A pedestrian - a woman in her 70s - was struck by a vehicle which failed to stop in South Road at about 6.40am. The Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance was called to assist and the woman is being treated for serious injuries. The road has been closed by police for forensics analysis to take place. A blue Ford car is suspected to have been involved in the incident. Officers are appealing for anyone with any information about the blue car, which may have been abandoned, to come forward. From debris found at the collision site, Police are looking for a Ford Fiesta or Ford B-max in Candy Blue, manufactured from 2012 onwards. The vehicle has damaged a wing mirror in the collision. Anyone who saw the collision, or who witnessed a blue Ford in the area immediately before or after the incident, is asked to call 101, quoting Operation Image or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51268 / 2016 Report received: 10 February 2016 17:28 Woman arrested over Hailsham hit and run collision On Wednesday afternoon, 10 February, police arrested a woman over a hit and run collision in Hailsham on Tuesday 9 February. A car has also been recovered. A 78-year old Hailsham woman pedestrian sustained serious injuries following the incident, which occurred at about 6.40am on Tuesday in South Road. She is still in a critical but stable condition in the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The woman arrested, who is 35 and also from Hailsham, is in custody for interview on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51474 / 2016 Hailsham hit and run - now fatal A woman pedestrian who was seriously injured following a hit and run collision in South Street, Hailsham, on 9 February has died in hospital. Patricia Gregory, 79, from Cacklebury Close, Hailsham, died on Wednesday 2 March in the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. A 35-year-old Hailsham woman was arrested the day after the collision on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. She has been bailed until 10 April.
Dog, van and owner reunited Indie, the German Shepherd dog, who was taken along with her owner's van from Brighton on Tuesday 9 February has been found. The red Fiat Doblo van was reported to be in York Place by an anonymous caller to police overnight and a relieved owner was re-united with Indie, apparently none the worse for her experience, around 1am. Police are asking for anyone who may have seen the van between the time it was stolen around 10.15am in Cumberland Road and when it was found.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51261 / 2016 FOUND - Jason Deegan Missing Camber man Jason Deegan found safe Missing Jason Deegan from Camber has been found safe and well on Wednesday 10 February. The 45-year-old was last seen at 3pm at Camber Sands, near Rye, on Thursday 4 February.
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SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51247 / 2016 Dog, van and owner reunited Indie, the German Shepherd dog, who was taken along with her owner's van from Brighton on Tuesday 9 February has been found. The red Fiat Doblo van was reported to be in York Place by an anonymous caller to police overnight and a relieved owner was re-united with Indie, apparently none the worse for her experience, around 1am. Police are asking for anyone who may have seen the van between the time it was stolen around 10.15am in Cumberland Road and when it was found. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 8.14am Location: A272 Durleighmarsh, near Rogate Incident: RTC incident involving bus & car, 4 appliances currently attending. 1 female trapped in car. Hydraulic rescue equipment in use. UPDATE: message 9.44am - 1 female released using hydraulic rescue equipment, taken to hospital by air ambulance. Road closed. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51251 / 2016 Time: 8.14am Location: A272 Durleighmarsh Incident: Woman seriously injured in crash The A272 is likely to be closed until lunchtime following a collision between a coach and a car at Durleighmarsh, near Rogate, this morning. A 24-year-old woman, the driver of the car, has been airlifted to hospital in Southampton with serious, potentially life-changing injuries. Emergency services were called to the scene at 8.14am. There were passengers on the coach, including children, but there are no reports of injuries to anyone else. The road is closed to eastbound traffic and is likely to remain so until around 1pm. However, westbound traffic is now able to pass the scene. Any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting serial 427 of 10/02 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51260 / 2016 FOUND - Geoffrey Thomas Missing Geoffrey Thomas was found in Brassey Parade, Eastbourne shortly after 1.30pm on Wednesday 10 February. Many thanks to all those looking out for him. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51261 / 2016 FOUND - Jason Deegan Missing Camber man Jason Deegan found safe Missing Jason Deegan from Camber has been found safe and well today. The 45-year-old was last seen at 3pm at Camber Sands, near Rye, on Thursday 4 February.
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 5.13pm Location: Isaacs Lane, Haywards Heath Incident: RTC incident involving RTC. Crews gave 1 man 1st aid at scene. Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath & Crawley attended FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 5.22pm Location: Boxgrove Incident: FIRE pan fire in Boxgrove. Out before Chichester crew arrived. FIRE & RESCUE report Lancing man had a lucky escape last night after he fell asleep with cooking left on & no smoke detector to warn him of fire Worthing crew were quickly on the scene to lead the man to safety and subsequently fit a smoke detector in his flat. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51270 / 2016 FOUND - Shannon Onslow A missing woman has been found in Brighton. Shannon Onslow, 33, who was last seen on Saturday 6 February, has been found safe and well in Brighton. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51245 / 2016 Report received: 11 February 2016 Murder investigation launched into disappearance of Karl Bunster Police investigating the disappearance of Hastings man Karl Bunster have arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. A 48-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were arrested in Exeter, Devon, on Wednesday 10 February and are currently in custody. They will be brought to Sussex for questioning. The last confirmed sighting of Karl, was in Mann Street, Hastings, on 17 December 2015. Police have been trying to find 37-year-old Karl since and have made enquiries in Kent, Devon and Scotland. Detectives from Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team have now launched a murder investigation. Detective Chief Inspector Jason Taylor said: "We would like to hear from anyone who has any information that can help this investigation. Karl's family and friends are extremely concerned and fear he has come to harm." If anyone knows anything that will help find out what has happened to Karl, please contact police on 101 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 8.40am Location: Shoreham Holmbush Centre Incident: FIRE Shoreham crew are currently at a car fire near the Holmbush Centre. Hose reel in use. UPDATE- car fire now extinguished using BA & hose reels. Roundabout exit currently closed. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 1.30pm Location: Ketchers Lane, Scaynes Hill Incident: FIRE HGV fire extinguished using breathing apparatus, foam jet and hose reels. no injuries FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 2pm Location: Downsview, Small Dole Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with bungalow. Thankfully, nobody is trapped. Shoreham crew in attendance - Scene made safe. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 3.09pm Location: B2187 Tesco roundabout Incident: FIRE Littlehampton crew in action to extinguish a van fire. Breathing apparatus & hose reel used FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 3.12pm Location: Hanlye Lane, Cuckfield Incident: RTC incident involving car into a tree. Hydraulic rescue equipment currently in use. UPDATE 3.42pm one male casualty released using hydraulic rescue equipment. Air ambulance in attendance. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51296 / 2016 Time: 2.45pm Location: Hanlye Lane, Cuckfield Incident: car collides with a tree in Hanlye Lane Police are seeking witnesses to a crash in Hanlye Lane, Cuckfield, at around 2.45pm in which a car collided with a tree, leaving the driver trapped and seriously injured. The vehicle involved was a blue Honda Civic. The road was closed for more than two hours while the incident was dealt with. A 37-year-old London man was taken by ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, with chest injuries. Officers investigating the crash are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened, and in particular believe the driver of a silver car - possibly a Vauxhall Corsa - travelling ahead of the Honda who may have witnessed the incident. Anyone with information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 881 of 12/02 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51298 / 2016 Report received: 15 February 2016 15:40 UPDATE - Fatima is still missing from Newhaven Police have renewed their appeal to find missing Newhaven woman Fatima Mohamed-Ali. Fatima, 52, went missing from her home in Park Drive Close on Friday 12 February leaving her handbag and other personal items behind. The initial appeal resulted in a sighting of her being reported in Avis Road around 8am on Friday, but she has not been seen since. The caller reported that she was wearing a beige coat and her family has confirmed that a coat of this description is missing from their home. Fatima has now been missing for three days and the circumstances of her disappearance are causing Police & family considerable concern. She has never gone missing before and left home without a bag or any personal items. During the early hours of Saturday morning, volunteers from Sussex Search and Rescue and Lowland Search Dogs worked in and around the town and up the River Ouse to Southease. During the day on Saturday, a police helicopter searched the coast to the east and west of the town and up the river to Lewes. This is completely out of character for Fatima who is likely to be wearing traditional Indian dress under the beige coat. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51552 / 2016 Report received: 22 March 2016 16:07 Missing Fatima's family make a desperate plea for information The family of a missing woman, who has been missing for more than a month, are desperate for information. Fatima Mohamed-Ali, 52, from Newhaven left her Park Drive Close home on Friday 12 February leaving her handbag and other personal items at home. There was a sighting of her at 8am in Avis Road but has not been seen since. Police have CCTV of Fatima at Denton Corner at this time, heading in the general direction of Newhaven Town Centre, but this is her last known movements. Her husband Mohamed Mohamed-Ali has made a plea for information about his wife to get in touch. He said: "My life is on hold while I wait to hear any news. She has never missed my birthday and we've been married for 36 years, this is completely out of character for her. I would like people to think and see if they can remember seeing her, it's a busy road. I really want information about where she's gone." Chief Inspector Rob Leet, district policing commander, said- "Fatima has now been missing for more than a month and we are very concerned for her. She has never gone missing before and she left home without a bag, money, keys or it seems, any other personal items. We have conducted extensive enquiries including area searches, viewed many hours of CCTV footage and investigated all the transport options she may have chosen to use. This is completely out of character for Fatima who is Indian, 5' 2", of slim build with shoulder-length black hair worn in a ponytail. She is likely to be wearing traditional Indian dress under the beige coat." Anyone with information is urged to contact Police on 101 quoting Operation Accelerate. If you see her, dial 999 immediately. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 10:37am Location: Chaffinch Close, Durrington Incident: GAS LEAK caused by someone accidentally drilling a hole in their gas pipe whilst doing DIY
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 3.02pm Location: A284 nr Whiteways roundabout Incident: RTC incident involving motorcycle - oil spillage - male rider treated by paramedics FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 4.21pm Location: Lingfield Road, Worth Incident: ALARM crew attended carbon monoxide alarm sounding at house. Advice given to occupiers return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51292 / 2016 A285 Chichester-Petworth road closed by serious crash at Upwaltham The A285 road between Chichester and Petworth has been closed to traffic in both directions between Droke Lane and Selhurst Park Lane while emergency services deal with a serious single - vehicle crash believed to have occurred during the early hours of today. The circumstances are currently being investigated. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51302 / 2016 3.30am Location: A285, Upwaltham Incident: Motorist dies in crash at Upwaltham A 28-year-old London man has sadly died after his red Ford Mondeo car left the A285 at Upwaltham at around 3.30am today and overturned in a field. The road links Chichester and Petworth and the crash occurred close to its junction with Droke Lane. It was closed to traffic until 1.45pm while the scene was investigated. The man, who was the only casualty, died at the scene. Anyone who saw the incident, or noticed the car being driven beforehand, is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Papworth or email sussex.pnn.police.uk The coroner for West Sussex has been informed. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 11.57am Location: A27 near Holmbush turnoff Incident: FIRE Shoreham crew tackling a van alight on the hard shoulder. Breathing apparatus & hose reels in use. UPDATE 12.33pm - Van fire on A27 near Shoreham now extinguished. Crew now assisting police with scene safety. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 8.30pm Location: Kennel Hill, Goodwood Incident: RTC Crews from Chichester & Bognor used hydraulic rescue equipment to free 2 people return to previous window
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Time: 7.50am Incident: Lifeboat launched after clothes were found on the beach Brighton lifeboat was launched this morning after clothes were found on Brighton Beach. A search was carried out between the two piers and after an hour of searching the lifeboat was stood down. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 3.23pm Location: Balcombe Road, Maidenbower Incident: RTC incident involving car into a tree Crawley crew have just attended this RTC. Nobody trapped. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51315 / 2016 FOUND - Leanne Bertrand Missing Leanne Bertrand from East Sussex found safe and well 16-year-old girl Leanne Bertrand who had gone missing from Sussex since Friday 12 February, has been found safe and well in South London and is returning to her address. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51314 / 2016 Report received: 16 February 2016 A man has been charged in connection with selling tickets which never materialised for a festival last summer . Benjamin Hyland-Ward, 18, of Westfield Avenue South, Saltdean has been charged with nine counts of fraud by false representation in connection with selling tickets for Bestival. These charges incorporate all of the reports of money being paid for but no tickets being given. Hyland-Ward will appear at Brighton Magistrates Court on 24 March.
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FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 2pm Location: Plough Road, Dormansland Incident: RTC incident involving car & van Fire crews from East Grinstead & Godstone currently attending RTC. One person trapped. UPDATE - 2.27pm. 1 person released using hydraulic rescue equipment & taken to hospital by ambulance. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 3.51pm Location: St Andrews Road, Worthing Incident: FIRE Two Worthing engines in St Andrews Road, Crews are tackling a shed fire. Hose reel currently in use. UPDATE - 4.13pm shed fire now been extinguished. No reported injuries. Accidental ignition. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51330 / 2016 Time: 6.20pm Location: Lawrence Close, Selsey Incident: Selsey sword attack Police are investigating an incident which occurred at around 6.20pm and involved a man and woman being attacked in an alleyway by a man wielding a sword The victims sustained cuts and bruises and were taken by ambulance to St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, for treatment. The woman was later allowed home but the man remains in hospital. Police searched the area and several hours later, following further enquiries, officers located the suspect in King's Road, Brighton. A 52-year-old man from Selsey has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He is currently in police custody awaiting questioning. A weapon believed to have been used in the attack has been recovered. Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information concerning this incident is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1170 of 17/02 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51347 / 2016 Man charged following report of sword attack Sussex Police has charged a man following reports a man and woman were attacked in Selsey by someone wielding a sword. The victims sustained cuts and bruises and were taken by ambulance to St Richard's Hospital, Chichester. Sam Bath, 52, a builder from Northfield, Selsey was arrested and subsequently charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, harassment and two counts of wounding with intent. He appeared before magistrates on Friday 19 February and has been remanded in custody to appear before Chichester Crown Court on 18 March. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51384 / 2016 Report received: 26 February 2016 Man arrested after Hailsham betting shop robbery Detectives investigating a robbery at Corals betting shop in Hailsham on Monday 15 February in which more than £300 was taken, have arrested a man on suspicion of the robbery. The 18-year old Hailsham man was arrested on Wednesday 17 February and after being interviewed was released on police bail until 5 April while enquiries continue. Enquiries continue to trace another man described as white, 5' 10", slim and wearing a long black coat with the hood up, dark trousers, black trainers and with a black covering over his face. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call 101, quoting serial 1354 of 15/02 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 2.50pm Location: A272 between Billingshurst & Petworth Incident: RTC incident involving 3 vehicle RTC Hydraulic rescue equipment used to free one male. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51338 / 2016 Time: 2.50pm Location: A272 Foxhill Incident: Serious crash closes A272 near Petworth for nine hours Police are asking for witnesses to a collision between a DAF tipper truck and a Ford Transiit van on the A272 near Foxhill, between Petworth and Wisborough Green. It happened at around 2.50pm while the vehicles involved were travelling in opposite directions The injured driver, a 36-year-old man from Shoreham, was flown to St George's Hospital, London by the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance where he is currently being treated for serious injuries. The lorry driver, a 60-year-old man from Midhurst, was unhurt. He was later arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been bailed until 18 April while enquiries continue. The A272 was closed between its junctions with Kingspit Lane and Crimbourne Lane for 9 hours while emergency services were at the scene. Anyone who may have seen what happened should phone 101, quoting serial 846 of 18/02 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk
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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51362 / 2016 FOUND - Ian Burchfield Ian Burchfield, 50, from Littlehampton who had been missing since he was last seen on Thursday 18 February was found safe Monday 22 February. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51346 / 2016 FOUND - Zahra Mathew-Evans Missing 16-year-old Zahra Mathew-Evans from Angmering has been found safe and well in Fishersgate. Police would like to thank the public and the media for their help. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 1.26pm Location: beauty salon, St Peters, Incident: FIRE fire in the external electrical consumer unit Chichester crews used C02 extinguishers SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51352 / 2016 Time: 9.45pm Serious collision on A27 near Worthing Police are asking for witnesses following a serious collision on the A27 near Worthing. At around 9.45pm a blue Peugeot 206 with four men inside was heading west when it left the road near to the junction with Hollyacres and collided with a lamppost. The driver, a 19-year-old man from Rustington, suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital where he remains. An 18-year-old man from Rustington and an 18-year-old man from Littlehampton both suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital. As was a 19-year-old man from Rustington who suffered minor injuries. The road was closed for more than 7 hours for rescue and recovery work. Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have seen the car prior to leaving the dual carriageway. Witnesses can call 101 quoting Operation Hillend or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 3.30am Location: Furnace Green Incident: FIRE deliberate car fire, WrL Crawley, Breathing apparatus & hose reel used. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51362 / 2016 FOUND - Ian Burchfield Ian Burchfield, 50, from Littlehampton who had been missing since he was last seen on Thursday 18 February was found safe this afternoon.
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 2.11pm Location: Broxmead Lane, Bolney Incident: FIRE Fire crews from Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill have just brought a fire involving a derelict caravan under control. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 2.14pm Location: Findon Incident: RTC incident involving involving a car & van, crews have just left the scene in Findon. Nobody trapped so it scene safety only. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51335 / 2016 Report received: 22 February 2016 15:15 Man found guilty of manslaughter A man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of student Janet Müller in Ifield last year. Christopher Jeffrey-Shaw, 27, of Lakeside, Beckenham, Kent, had denied murdering the 21-year-old University of Brighton student from Germany who was studying at the Eastbourne campus. A jury found him not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter following a trial at Guildford Crown Court on Monday 22 February 2016. Janet had been a patient at Millview Hospital, a mental health unit in Hove, since 3 March, but had absconded twice on 12 March, the last time around 10pm that evening. On the afternoon of 13 March 2015, a Volkswagen Jetta was set on fire in a country lane off Rusper Road, Ifield, near Crawley and the body of Janet was found in the boot. She had been beaten and died in the fire. Jeffrey-Shaw had fled to a nearby hotel, called a taxi and returned to London. A few days later he handed himself into a police station in London after detectives issued his photo and an appeal for him to contact police. He was arrested on suspicion of murder and charged. Jeffrey-Shaw will be sentenced on Friday 26 Feb..
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51369 / 2016 FOUND - Sam Maysey A search for 30-year-old Sam Maysey from Lancing has concluded with him being found safe and well in Steyning. He was spotted this afternoon. Police would like to thank the media and the public for their help. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51370 / 2016 Man charged following pursuit near Worthing A man has been charged following a police pursuit from Worthing to Sompting. A car failed to pull over for a routine stop check in Cheviot Road, Worthing at around 5pm. The vehicle was followed up the A24, along the A283 and was boxed by police on the A27, forcing it off the road. There were no injuries. Bruce Dewey, 35, a labourer of no fixed address was charged with dangerous driving, driving without insurance, failing to stop when required by police, driving without a license and going equipped for burglary. He has been remanded in custody to appear before Crawley Magistrates on Wednesday 24 February. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 9.27am Location: Warninglid Lane, Warninglid Incident: FIRE Haywards Heath crew are currently dealing with a chimney fire. Chimney kit being used to extinguish. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51374 / 2016 Witnesses sought to robbery outside Churchill Square, Brighton Police are appealing for witnesses after a student was robbed by three men outside Churchill Square in Brighton. The 18-year-old victim was sat on a wall behind the bus stop closest to the North Street end of Churchill Square when the incident occurred at about 11.05am. His arms were grabbed from behind and his passport was snatched out of his hand, and the three men walked off in the direction of the clock tower. The first suspect is described as a black man in his 20s, tall, of medium build, with long dreadlocks, and wearing a white and red striped jacket and shorts. The second suspect is described as a black man in his 20s, tall, of medium build, and wearing a white jacket and shorts. The third suspect is described as a white man in his 20s, tall, of medium build, wearing a tshirt. The victim, who is from the United Arab Emirates, had only arrived in the UK to study on Thursday 18 February. Witnesses are asked to call 101, quoting serial 652 of 23/02 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 4.18pm Location: Fernhurst Incident: FIRE Midhurst appliance 43P1 in attendance with Haselmere crew at house fire off Vann Lane, Fernhurst. BA & hose reels in use SEE ABOVE FIRE & RESCUE report PR 11924 Time: 4pm Location: Hawksfold Lane East, Fernhurst Incident: FIRE Reflected sunlight sparks bedroom fire in Fernhurst Crews from Midhurst and Haslemere were called to a detached house on Hawksfold Lane East in Fernhurst, just after 4pm yesterday. The owners returned home to hear their smoke detector activating and smoke coming from the first floor of their property. The couple, in their 70s, sensibly left the property and called 999. On arrival, firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly extinguished the fire using hose reels preventing it from spreading to the rest of the house. The fire is believed to have started when reflected sunlight from a dressing table mirror ignited a candle on the bedroom windowsill which subsequently caught the curtains alight. Watch Manager Nigel Gamblen from Midhurst Fire Station said afterwards: "This may sound like a freak incident but actually it isn't uncommon. We've attended fires started in this way by mirrors and ornaments before, particularly during the winter months when the sun is very low". SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51375 / 2016 Time: 8.30pm Location: Station Road, Angmering Incident: Witnesses sought to assault in Angmering Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a 25-year-old man from Rustington who was attacked in Station Road, Angmering. The victim was with a man and woman and all three had crossed the level crossing, walking north on Station Road after visiting the nearby Co-Op supermarket, when the assault occurred at 8.30pm. The victim sustained a small stab wound to the abdomen, which required hospital treatment. His assailant is described as a white man, aged 18-25, 5'8" - 5'11", of slim build build and with dark hair. He was wearing a black coat, black scarf, and black or dark-coloured jeans. He was riding a mountain bike and had a dark-coloured draw-string bag on his back. Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has other information is asked to call 101, quoting serial 1414 of 23/02 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51394 / 2016 Woman dies after A21 collision An 83-year-old woman who suffered a broken neck in a collision on the A21 at Kent Street on Monday 22 February has sadly succumbed to her injuries. The woman, from Robertsbridge, died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton shortly after 4pm today. Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses to the collision between a Toyota Aygo travelling south towards Hastings and a Ford C-Max travelling in the opposite direction between St Leonards-on-Sea and Sedlescombe at 8.06am. The driver of the Ford, a 60-year-old woman, also from Robertsbridge, was taken to the Conquest Hospital in Hastings for treatment to neck and back injuries. She was released the following day. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting Operation Newstead or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 8.48am Location: Westloats Lane, Bognor Incident: FIRE Bognor crew are currently tackling a car fire on Westloats Lane. Two breathing apparatus and a hose reel in use. UPDATE- message 9.08am Car fire on Westloats Lane has now been extinguished using a fog nozzle and hose reel. No reported injuries. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51381 / 2016 Home help charged with theft from client A woman charged with stealing cash and jewellery to the value of £2,500 from a 74-year-old man for whom she was acting as a home help has been bailed to appear before Worthing magistrates on Tuesday, 22 March. Theresa Stratton, 38, of Dorset Close, Littlehampton, is alleged to have committed the offence between 18 August and 6 September last year while working at an address in Rustington.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51401 / 2016 FOUND - David Everest Surrey Police can confirm that a man missing from Horley, 30-year-old David Everest, has been found safe and well. Mr Everest was reported missing on Wednesday 24 February, possibly having travelled to Sussex. He was located Friday 26 February The public and media are thanked for their assistance. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 9.36am Location: Iping Incident: FIRE Crews from Midhurst & Haslemere are in attendance at a shed fire in Iping. Breathing apparatus & hose reel in use. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51399 / 2016 Trio arrested following unprovoked attack on Spanish man in Brighton Three men wanted in connection with an unprovoked attack on a Spanish man in Brighton in the early hours of 12 December have been arrested and bailed. The trio, aged 18, 19 and 20, and all from Crawley, were arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent after they were identified on CCTV at Moka nightclub in Crawley on 20 February. They have been released on bail until 19 April, pending further enquiries. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 9:24pm Location: Beaconsfield Road, Wick Incident: FIRE A Littlehampton crew dealt with a deliberate car fire off Beaconsfield Road, BA & hosereel used SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51385 / 2016 Jeffrey-Shaw jailed for 17 years A man who was found guilty of the manslaughter of student Janet Muller in Ifield last year has been jailed for 17 years. Christopher Jeffrey-Shaw, 28, of Lakeside, Beckenham, Kent, had denied murdering the 21-year-old University of Brighton student from Germany who was studying at the Eastbourne campus. A jury at Guildford Crown Court found him not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter on Monday 22 February. He was sentenced today. Janet had been a patient at Millview Hospital, a mental health unit in Hove, since 3 March but had absconded twice on 12 March, the last time around 10pm on that evening. On the afternoon of 13 March 2015, a Volkswagen Jetta was set on fire in a country lane off Rusper Road, Ifield, near Crawley and the body of Janet was found in the boot. She had been beaten and died in the fire. Jeffrey-Shaw had fled to a nearby hotel, called a taxi and returned to London. A few days later he handed himself into a police station in London after detectives issued his photo and an appeal for him to contact police. He was arrested on suspicion of murder and charged. In sentencing, HHJ Jeremy Stuart-Smith said that he believed Jeffrey-Shaw had lied about the threat of violence towards him and that he was involved in the disposal of Janet's body. He said- "What you did was deeply shocking and callous beyond belief and at every stage since you set fire to the car in which she died, you have lied and lied in your attempt to evade all responsibility for what you did. But you are responsible for killing a young woman who did you no wrong. On the jury's verdict, the only reason you are not guilty of murder is because you did not have the human decency to check if the person in the boot of your car was dead or alive."
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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51417 / 2016 Time: 1.30am - 3am Location: Goffs Park, Crawley Incident: Rape in Crawley Police are investigating after a woman was raped in Goffs Park, Crawley in the early hours. The victim, a 26-year-old local woman, met two men in Brighton Road, Crawley near ASDA before going into the park with one of them. It was reported that sometime between 1.30am and 3am the suspect punched the victim and raped her. She managed to run off but was followed by the man to Springfield Road where he sexually assaulted her. He is described as white, in his early 20s and of skinny build with short brown hair. The other man, who was seen with them briefly, is white, smaller and stockier with dark facial hair. Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the man and woman in the park or in Springfield Road during the early hours of Saturday morning and also would like to speak with the second man who was with them before they went into the park. Witnesses can phone 101 quoting Operation Dunstable or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51434 / 2016 Report received: 2 March Man arrested in connection with Crawley rape Officers investigating the rape of a woman in Goffs Park, Crawley on Saturday 27 February, have arrested a man. A 26-year-old woman was punched and then raped between 1.30am and 3am in the early hours of Saturday. A 21-year-old man from Horsham was arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in custody at this time. Anyone with information is still being asked to phone 101 quoting Operation Dunstable or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51439 / 2016 Report received: 3 March 2016 07:46 Man charged with rape A man arrested in connection with the rape of a woman in Goffs Park, Crawley has been charged. A 26-year-old woman was punched and then raped between 1.30am and 3am on Saturday 27 February. Craig Line, 21, of South Holmes Road, Horsham, has been charged with two counts of rape, one of attempted rape and one of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He is due to appear before Crawley Magistrates Court on Thursday 3 March. Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Dunstable or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51408 / 2016 Police launch murder investigation in Mayfield - two arrested Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was found dead at his home in Coggins Mill Lane, Mayfield. A 17-year-old boy from Crowborough was arrested on suspicion of murder today and is currently in custody. He is believed to be known to the victim. A 17-year-old girl from Eastbourne has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and is also in custody. Police went to the address in Mayfield at 6.15pm on Thursday 25 February after a call from an employer expressing concern for the welfare of a member of their staff who lived there. They found a man, the 52-year-old sole occupant, dead at the house. His identity has not been released as police are trying to locate his next of kin. A post mortem revealed the man had died from multiple injuries. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51410 / 2016 Mayfield murder investigation - police make further arrests Police investigating the murder of a man who was found dead at his home in Mayfield have made two further arrests. Officers went to the property in Coggins Mill Lane on Thursday 25 February following concerns that no one had seen the man for a few days. The 52-year-old sole occupant was found dead at the house. His identity has not been released as police are trying to locate his next of kin. A 17-year-old boy from Crowborough was arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday 27 February and police have been granted a further 36-hours to question him. He is believed to be known to the victim. A 17-year-old girl from Eastbourne has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and is also in custody. A 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man both from Crowborough were also arrested on Sunday 28 Feburary on suspicion of assisting an offender and are in custody. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51422 / 2016 Mayfield murder investigation - teenager charged A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Paul Jefferies who was found dead at his home in Mayfield. The boy from Crowborough who cannot be named for legal reasons is accused of killing Mr Jefferies on Tuesday 23 February. He will appear at Brighton Magistrates Court on Tuesday 1 March. Mr Jefferies, 52, was found dead by police who called at his home in Coggins Mill Lane on Thursday 25 February after concerns had been expressed that he had not been seen for a few days. A post mortem found that Mr Jefferies had died from multiple injuries. A 17-year-old girl from Eastbourne, a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old both from Crowborough, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have all been released on bail until 21 April for further enquiries. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51426 / 2016 Boy charged with Mayfield murder appears in court A 17-year-old boy has appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court today on Tuesday 1 March via videolink charged with the murder of Paul Jefferies in Mayfield. The boy from Crowborough, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of killing Mr Jefferies on Tuesday 23 February. Mr Jefferies, 52, was found dead by police who called at his home in Coggins Mill Lane on Thursday 25 February after concerns had been expressed that he had not been seen for a few days. The boy was remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on Thursday 3 March. A 17-year-old girl from Eastbourne, a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old both from Crowborough, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have all been released on bail until 21 April for further enquiries. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51461 / 2016 Report received: 7 March 2016 Time: 10.45am Location: behind Madeira Parade shops Incident: Appeal to man who helped a woman after she was assaulted in Bognor Police are appealing to a man who helped a woman who had been assaulted in Bognor Regis. The victim, a 20-year-old woman from Bognor, was attacked behind Madeira Parade shops and flats between 10.45am and 11.10am. She was left with bruising to her face. A man stopped to help her, the police are especially eager to trace him. A 26-year-old man from Bognor, was arrested on suspicion of ABH. He was questioned and bailed until 23 March. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 quoting serial 0532 of 27/2 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51412 / 2016 FOUND - Jeremy Dexter Missing Jeremy Dexter found safe Jeremy Dexter, 47 has been found safe. He was discovered this morning in Catsfield. Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51419 / 2016 Time: 10pm Location: Rowlands Road, West Worthing Incident: Man assaulted in West Worthing Police are seeking witnesses and further information concerning an incident in Rowlands Road, West Worthing, in which a 24-year-old local man was assaulted. At 10pm the victim went into the Co-Op store in Rowlands Road and reported that he had had been attacked by several people at an address in the same road. He was taken to Worthing Hospital and discharged early the following morning after treatment for cuts and bruising. An address in Rowlands Road and an address in Marine Parade were searched during a subsequent investigation. Police have arrested three men, aged 36, 44 and 19, and two women, aged 41 and 34, on suspicion of false imprisonment and assault. All are currently still in custody for interview and further enquiries. Anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious at either location is asked to contact police by phoning 101, quoting serial 1440 of 27/02 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51428 / 2016 Three charged with kidnap and assault Three people have been charged with kidnapping and assault after a man reported being attacked in Rowlands Road, Worthing, on Saturday 27 February. Alexandra Capone, 41 and David Ryan, 44, both of Marine Parade, Worthing, and Alfie Drew, of The Finches, Shoreham, are also charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear or violence. Capone is also facing a charge of robbery. They were due to appear at Crawley Magistrates Court on Tuesday 1 March. The charges all relate to the incident on 27 February when a 24-year-old man went into the Co-op store in Rowlands Road and reported that he had been attacked by several people at an address in the same road. A 34-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man both from Worthing who were also arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment and assault have been released on bail until 3 May. return to previous window
SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51410 / 2016 Mayfield murder investigation - police make further arrests Police investigating the murder of a man who was found dead at his home in Mayfield have made two further arrests. Officers went to the property in Coggins Mill Lane on Thursday 25 February following concerns that no one had seen the man for a few days. The 52-year-old sole occupant was found dead at the house. His identity has not been released as police are trying to locate his next of kin. A 17-year-old boy from Crowborough was arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday 27 February and police have been granted a further 36-hours to question him. He is believed to be known to the victim. A 17-year-old girl from Eastbourne has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and is also in custody. A 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man both from Crowborough were also arrested on Sunday 28 Feburary on suspicion of assisting an offender and are in custody.
FIRE & RESCUE report Location: Monks Close, Lancing Incident: ASSISTANCE Worthing FFs used a basket stretcher to help ambulance crew remove a collapsed male in Monks Close, Lancing this morning FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 12:42pm Location: Betts Way, Crawley Incident: FIRE External waste bin on fire FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 1.11pm Location: Outerwyke Road, Felpham Incident: FIRE Bognor FFs sent to smell of burning broke into house found cooking left on and no one home FIRE & RESCUE report Time: at 2.07pm Location: Pulborough Incident: ASSISTANCE Firefighters helping paramedics to move elderly female casualty from property in Pulborough FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 3.17pm Location: A264 Faygate Incident: FIRE Reported lorry on fire turned out to be blown tyre and overheated brakes. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 3.18pm Location: Oak Tree Lane, Woodgate Incident: FIRE smell of burning - fire in electrical fuse board out on arrival of FRS FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 4.33pm Location: Chilgrove Incident: FIRE fuse board fire out on arrival in mobile home. Advice given + smoke alarms fitted before leaving FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 6.30pm Location: East Street, Turners Hill Incident: FIRE crew from East Grinstead sent to deal with a chimney that had caught alight. Chimney kit used to extinguish the fire and the crew were at the scene for approximately 40 minutes. No injuries or damage were reported. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 7.54pm Location: Ridgeway, Horsham Incident: FLOODING Horsham FFs helped with domestic flooding at home in The Ridgeway, water and electrics isolated return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 5.10am Location: Brighton Road Incident: FIRE Worthing & Lancing crews extinguished fire in electrical intake of a 1st floor flat. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51422 / 2016 Mayfield murder investigation - teenager charged A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Paul Jefferies who was found dead at his home in Mayfield. The boy from Crowborough who cannot be named for legal reasons is accused of killing Mr Jefferies on Tuesday 23 February. He will appear at Brighton Magistrates Court on Tuesday 1 March. Mr Jefferies, 52, was found dead by police who called at his home in Coggins Mill Lane on Thursday 25 February after concerns had been expressed that he had not been seen for a few days. A post mortem found that Mr Jefferies had died from multiple injuries. A 17-year-old girl from Eastbourne, a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old both from Crowborough, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have all been released on bail until 21 April for further enquiries.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51433 / 2016 Time: 7.10pm Location: A2220 Haslett Avenue, Crawley Incident: Crawley collision Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision on the A2220 Haslett Avenue, Crawley just after 7.10pm. A Honda FRV travelling westbound collided with another Honda vehicle travelling east by the Hazelwick Road junction. The driver of the Honda FRV, a 39-year-old Crawley woman and her 20-year-old passenger, a Crawley man, both suffered whiplash injuries. A woman aged 45 also from Crawley who was driving the other Honda suffered a fractured arm, bruising and cuts. She was taken to the East Surrey Hospital for treatment. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to ring 101 quoting serial 1286 of 29/02 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk NEXT March 2016 return to previous window | January 2016 | March 2016 THIS PAGE IS ARCHIVED 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, many times per day, remember to refresh page...CLICK HERE. Not all call outs are listed - Only reported incidents are logged here THIS PAGE IS ARCHIVED
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