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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 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: 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.
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FIRE & RESCUE report Location: Selsey Incident: FIRE Crews from Chichester & Selsey attended a fire in a bedroom caused by an electric heater in the early hours of this morning. The fire was extinguished using CO2 & crews fitted a smoke detector in the property. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51434 / 2016 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 asked to phone 101 quoting Operation Dunstable or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 11.41am Location: Marlpost Road, Southwater Incident: WEATHER RELATED A tree has come down across Marlpost Road, Southwater. No reported injuries but Horsham crew cordoning off for safety. Avoid area if possible.
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.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51441 / 2016 Time: 5.30pm Location: Station Road, East Grinstead Incident: Road rage incident East Grinstead Witnesses are sought to a road rage incident which occurred on a busy one-way system in East Grinstead. At about 5.30pm a white Volkswagen Golf is reported to have exited the Esso garage in Station Road and forced its way in front of a blue Toyota Celica, causing the driver to brake hard. The Golf driver is then alleged to have stopped and approached the Celica, and slammed on the bonnet, kicked the door and bent the nearside windscreen wiper, before he opened and slammed the victims door shut. The suspect is described as a white man, aged about 30, with black hair and of stocky build. Anyone with any information is asked to call 101, quoting serial 985 of 02/03 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
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 today. 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.
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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51455 / 2016 Time: 4.25pm Location: Grand Avenue, Hassocks Incident: Boy seriously injured in Hassocks collision Witnesses are being sought following a collision between a car and an 11-year-old boy in Grand Avenue, Hassocks at the junction with Kings Drive. Emergency services were called at around 4.25pm after the boy, who is from the town, suffered serious injuries. He was taken to St George's Hospital in London where he remains. The driver of the black Nissan Micra, a 19-year-old man from Hassocks, was not injured. Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the collision. Witnesses can call 101 quoting Operation Rossini or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51454 / 2016 Time: 8.35pm Location: A27 near junction Manor Road Incident: Teenage girl injured in Lancing collision Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a car and a local teenage girl in Lancing. The 15-year-old is believed to have been crossing the A27 near to the junction with Manor Road at around 8.35pm. She suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where she remains in a serious but stable condition. The driver of the grey VW Golf, a 20-year-old man from Worthing, was not injured. Witnesses can call 101 quoting Operation Henshaw or email sussex.pnn.police.uk  RNLI LIFEBOAT
Time: 10.20pm Incident: Lifeboat launched The crew of Brighton lifeboat were tasked this evening to reports of a person possibly in distress in the sea 400m East of The King Alfred, Hove. However on the journey towards the last known position of the casualty it was understood that the casualty was now safely back on dry land in the hands of Sussex Police. full report return to previous window
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Time: 10.14am Incident: Selsey RNLI Assists Disabled Angling Boat The volunteer crew at Selsey were requested to launch by UK Coastguard after they received an emergency call via mobile phone. The caller stated that he was on a 14-foot Orkney day boat that had broken down close to the Outer Mulberry off Pagham. The inshore Lifeboat launched at 10.14am. and proceeded to a position approximately 3 miles north-east of the Lifeboat station. Once on scene the casualty was located attached to a marker buoy. After checking the welfare of the sole occupant a tow was established and the vessel was towed back to the beach at Aldwick. full report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51464 / 2016 Time: 4.30pm Location: Cranworth Road, Worthing Incident: Child injured in Worthing collision Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision involving a child and a car. An eight-year-old boy was in struck by a silver Toyota Avensis at around 4.30pm on Cranworth Road in Worthing. He suffered serious injuries to his foot and was taken to Southampton Hospital. Anyone who saw happened is asked to contact police on 101 quoting serial 951 of 05/03 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51524 / 2016 Report received: 15 March 2016 Witnesses sought after pet store doors damaged in Littlehampton Police are appealing for witnesses following criminal damage being caused to glass doors at the family-run Littlehampton Exotics pet store in High Street, Littlehampton, in the early hours of Sunday, 6 March. It happened some 20 minutes after midnight and anyone who saw what happened is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 317 of 06/03 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
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 on 27 February. 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. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 3.12pm Location: Loxwood Incident: FIRE Billingshurst & Horsham firefighters are currently dealing with a digger fire in Loxwood. CO2 extinguisher & firefighting back pack in use.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51482 / 2016 FOUND - Dan Richardson 48-year-old Dan Richardson, reported missing on Sunday, has been located safe and well. The public and the media are thanked for their assistance. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51486 / 2016 Time: 4.10pm Location: Stocks Lane, East Wittering Incident: Motorcyclist seriously injured in East Wittering collision A 20-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured when he was in a collision involving three vehicles in East Wittering. Emergency services were called to the scene in Stocks Lane, at the junction with Wessex Avenue, where a silver Mercedes 320 saloon car, a black Volkswagen Move Up and the red Honda CBF125 motorcycle were involved in the collision at 4.10pm. The bike rider, from Bracklesham Bay, was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton suffering from serious multiple injuries. It is not clear at this time if the injuries may be life-changing. A man driving the Mercedes and a woman driving the VW were both uninjured. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact Sussex Police by calling 101 quoting serial 1021 of 08/03 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE report Location: Kirdford Incident: RESCUE West Sussex and Hampshire fire crews worked to release a man trapped in a digger on its side in Kirdford tonight. return to previous window
SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51482 / 2016 FOUND - Dan Richardson 48-year-old Dan Richardson, reported missing on Sunday, has been located safe and well. The public and the media are thanked for their assistance. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51498 / 2016 Time: 4.10pm Location: Gournay Road, Hailsham Incident: Man and woman assaulted in Hailsham Police are investigating allegations of assault after a man was seen being chased through gardens in Hailsham this afternoon. Officers were called to Hedley Way at 4.10pm after reports of three men in a black Audi car attempting to grab and then chasing after a man into Gournay Road. A woman was also grabbed by one of the men, but freed herself and ran back into her house. The three suspects, who were in a black Audi, were all white and had regional, unspecified accents. The first was in his late 20s, over 6', of skinny build, with short straight strawberry blond hair. He was wearing a grey cotton tracksuit. The second was in his late 40s or early 50s, 5' 9", of broad and stocky build, with slick black longer than normal hair. He was smartly dressed with a black/blue Barbour jacket. The third was in his late 30s or early 40s, around 5' 7", quite stocky, with blond/ginger short straight hair. He was wearing a blue short sleeve polo shirt and light blue jeans. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the suspects is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1074 of 09/03 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51483 / 2016 Report received: 9 March 2016 Missing Rolex watch from Chichester reunited with family 18 months later A Rolex watch which went missing from a dying patient at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, has been reunited with his family. On 7 August 2014 68-year-old David Davies, of Birdham, near Chichester, was brought by ambulance to St Richard's Hospital suffering from a serious heart condition. Sadly he died at the hospital a short while later. However while he was being attended to in accident and emergency, the watch disappeared and despite a thorough search of the area, and checks with staff who were on duty at the time, it was not found. The watch, a silver Submariner Rolex, worth £5,000 and a precious family heirloom, was reported as stolen to police. Then last week the watch, which had been registered as stolen with the Rolex database, was located locally. A 40-year-old Walberton man was arrested on suspicion of theft and released on bail until 17 April for further enquiries. The watch has now been reunited with Mr Davies' son, Jon, who said a huge thank you to the officers involved in returning it to his family. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51488 / 2016 Location: Steyning Road, Shoreham Incident: Shoreham horse attack - woman arrested Police investigating a report that six horses had their tails and manes cut at Buddy's Yard under the Shoreham flyover in January have made an arrest. A 24-year-old woman from Hove has been arrested on suspicion of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, attempted blackmail and sending a malicious message. She has been questioned and released on bail for further enquiries until 26 April. The incident happened sometime overnight from Friday 29 January until Saturday 30 January in Steyning Road, Shoreham. Four of the horses were in a field and two were in a stable. None were hurt. Police are still asking for witnesses. Anyone with information should contact police by ringing 101 quoting serial 554 of 30/01. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51493 / 2016 FOUND - Clara Collins Missing teenager Clara Collins has been found safe in Brighton. The 16-year-old was discovered this evening. Police would like to thank the public and the media for their help.
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FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 1.38pm Location: New Road, Midhurst Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars on New Road. Midhurst crew are in attendance - everyone was out of their vehicles before they arrived. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51497 / 2016 Lorry recovery to close A264 at Horsham Work to recover a large lorry that rolled over on the A264 will close the road this evening. The six-axle articulated lorry rolled on the Moorhead roundabout at 11.40am. The driver escaped uninjured, but was checked over by paramedics at the scene. Traffic is able to pass the roundabout, but recovery will require the road to be completely closed. This is scheduled for 10pm and is likely to last for up to four hours. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 2.25pm Location: Southdown Road, Bognor Incident: FIRE multiple calls received to a fire involving fir trees in Southdown Road, Bognor. Crew in attendance. Hose reels in use. Time: message 2.39pm - The fire involving fir trees in Bognor has now been extinguished. No reported injuries - accidental. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51499 / 2016 Police launch investigation after motorcyclist crashes Police have been searching for a motorcyclist seen speeding and riding dangerously across Sussex. The suspect was witnessed travelling at high speeds in numerous locations, including through built-up parts of Worthing and Brighton, for more than two hours. He was initially spotted by police riding in excess of 100mph on the A24 southbound between Broadbridge Heath and Findon at about 2.37pm. A NPAS police helicopter was deployed to monitor the motorcyclist. After circling the area, he crashed in Offington Drive, Worthing, at the junction of the A27 at about 3.40pm. He then continued without his helmet in the direction of Durrington, before he returned to the A27 and travelled towards Shoreham. A second helicopter was then sent to replace the previous one when in the Hove area. The suspect was traced riding along Dyke Road Avenue, into Brighton city centre and down to Brighton Pier, before heading west to Portslade. He then travelled along Western Road through Hove, and circled Brighton again before he crashed for a second time at the barriers to the Churchill Square car park at about 4.54pm. From here, he is believed to have entered the shopping centre on foot, where he discarded a leather jacket, and exited out into the town centre. Inspector Dave Frey said: "The suspect was riding with total disregard of his own safety and those of others - at excessive speeds, through red lights, manoeuvring around bollards onto the wrong side of the road, and onto pavements in town centres. He pretty much contravened every road traffic law". The motorcycle, helmet and leather jacket have been recovered, and these will be forensically examined. Anyone with any information is asked to call 101, quoting serial 814 of 10/03 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51517 / 2016 Motorcyclist charged A man has been arrested and charged with a number of driving offences following an extensive police search for a motorcyclist seen speeding across parts of Sussex. Officers arrested a 32-year-old man in Fratton, Hampshire, on Sunday 13 March. Gavin Collett, unemployed, of Bramber Road, Broadwater, was subsequently charged with two counts of failing to stop at the scene of an accident, dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance. He will appear before Crawley Magistrates on Monday 14 March. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Friday 17 June 2016 Motorcyclist sentenced At Lewes Crown Court today, Collett was sentenced to a total of two years in prison; 18 months for dangerous driving and three months for each of two counts of failing to stop after a road traffic collision. He received no separate penalty for charges of driving while disqualified and driving with no insurance. see Police report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51522 / 2016 Time: 8pm Location: Ardsheal Road, Broadwater, Worthing Incident: Cash-point robbery in Worthing Police are investigating after a 55-year-old man was attacked and robbed after withdrawing money from a Lloyds TSB cash point in Ardsheal Road, Broadwater, Worthing. The incident took place at around 8pm when the victim was approached by a man and a woman while on a footpath between the fire station and South Farm Road, Worthing. He was punched to the ground and suffered cuts to his hands after one assailant produced a knife during a struggle to find the cash. The attempt failed and both suspects ran off in the direction of South Farm Road and Broomfield Avenue, having however stolen bank cards which were later found and returned to the victim. A woman in her early 20s and a man in his early 30s are thought to have made the attack. A 24-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man, both from Worthing, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery, interviewed and bailed until 26 April while enquiries continue. Police would like to hear from anyone who saw this incident, noticed the suspects either before or afterwards or who may have any other relevant information. Phone 101, quoting serial 1440 of 10/03 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51520 / 2016 FOUND - Shane Carter Missing Shane Carter has been found safe and well on Saturday 12 March. The 40-year-old was last seen at his address on the morning of Sunday 6 March. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 19.41pm Location: Brighton Road, Worthing Incident: RTC incident involving 2 cars, no persons trapped, 2 casualties conveyed to hospital. Roadway made safe by FS SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51515 / 2016 Time: at 7.12pm Location: A27 Hammerpot Incident: Woman pedestrian killed in A27 Hammerpot collision A woman pedestrian has died after being in collision with an Audi car on the A27 at Hammerpot. She has been named as Anna Iles, 66, of Ashurst Way, East Preston. Emergency services were called to the scene near the Woodman Arms. Sadly Mrs Iles was declared dead at the scene. The driver of the Audi, a 42-year-old man from Crowborough, was uninjured. The road was closed in both directions, but the eastbound section was re-opened shortly after midnight. The westbound carriageway remain closed for several more hours while the collision was investigated. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting Operation Braemar or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51535 / 2016 Time: 2am Location: Shire Parade, Crawley Incident: Witnesses sought after cash machine stolen in Crawley Police are appealing for witnesses after an ATM machine was stolen from a shop in Shire Parade, Crawley at around 2am. Two men in dark clothing forced their way in to Mulberry's convenience store and loaded the cash machine into a white Peugeot van. The van was driven away but spotted shortly afterwards by officers at Turners Hill Crossroads. The vehicle refused to stop and was later found abandoned in Gunning Close, Bewbush. Both the vehicle and the cash machine have been seized by police for further investigation. Witnesses can call 101 quoting reference 142 of 12/03 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 6.30am Location: Scaynes Hill Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with telegraph pole Haywards Heath attended, no persons trapped FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 8am Location: Sutherland Road, Rustington Incident: FIRE Crews from Littlehampton dealt with false alarm caused by cooking in Rustington - fitted smoke alarm before leaving FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 10am Location: Franklins Road, Shoreham Incident: ASSISTANCE Shoreham FFs assisted casualty who had fallen in bathroom at home in Franklins Road, left her in care of paramedics SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51520 / 2016 FOUND - Shane Carter Missing Shane Carter has been found safe and well. The 40-year-old was last seen at his address on the morning of Sunday 6 March.
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Time: 2.33pm Incident: RNLI lifeboat aids woman in distress The volunteer crew launched following a 999 call informing the coastguard that a women was entering the water at Black Rock, Brighton. Once on scene it was established that a member of the public managed to save the women and that the casualty was now requiring medical assistance. The helmsman made the decision to beach the boat, due to the calm conditions and allow his crew members to provide medical assistance to the woman, who was now suffering from hypothermia. An initial medical assessment was carried out on the woman and then she was passed over to South East Coast Ambulance Service. full report FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 7.17pm Location: Welldiggers Arms, A283 Petworth Incident: RTC incident involving two cars, no persons trapped RNLI LIFEBOAT
Time: 8.26pm Incident: Lifeboat launched The volunteer crew of Brighton lifeboat were paged at 8.26pm, following a request by Dover Coastguard to assist a yacht that had run aground in Brighton Marina entrance full report return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 03.40am Location: Titnore Lane, Worthing Incident: RTC incident involving car - Female driver cut free by Worthing crews FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 9.16am Location: Selsfield Road, West Hoathly Incident: FIRE Turners Hill crew dealt with a car well alight - 2BA 1 hosereel used vehicle and roadway made safe SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51517 / 2016 Motorcyclist charged A man has been arrested and charged with a number of driving offences following an extensive police search for a motorcyclist seen speeding across parts of Sussex on Thursday 10 March. Officers arrested a 32-year-old man in Fratton, Hampshire today. Gavin Collett, unemployed, of Bramber Road, Broadwater, was subsequently charged with two counts of failing to stop at the scene of an accident, dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance. He will appear before Crawley Magistrates on Monday 14 March.
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 1.13pm Location: West Chiltington Incident: FIRE skip on fire threatening domestic garage in West Chiltington - Steyning and Worthing crews attended SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51573 / 2016 Musical instruments stolen Police are investigating a burglary at a bungalow in Old Wickhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, in which several musical instruments were among items stolen by intruders. The break-in is thought to have occurred at some time between Monday 7 March and Sunday 13 March. The property was searched and thieves took a gold engagement ring; costume jewellery; a Spanish guitar and case; a violin, case and bow; a mandolin and case; a banjo, a flat screen TV; items of bedding and two power drills and bits. Anyone who saw anything suspicious or who may have other information about the burglary is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 1057 of 13/03 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 14.30pm Location: The Broadway, Crawley Incident: RESCUE Crawley crew rescued 5 adults stuck in a lift FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 6.03pm Location: Newells Lane, Bosham Incident: FIRE Caravan destroyed by suspected arson attack in Bosham tonight - Chichester & Emsworth crews attended SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51513 / 2016 Man charged with murder in Chichester A man has been charged with the murder of 18-year-old Luke Jeffrey in Chichester. Luke, from Linden Road, Bognor Regis, was found with serious stab wounds in Alexandra Road just after 9pm on Friday evening 11 March. He was initially taken to St Richard's Hospital in Chichester and then transferred to Southampton General Hospital where he sadly died at around 1am on Saturday morning 12 March. Samuel Morgan, 19, unemployed, of Adelaide Road, Chichester, was charged just before midnight on Sunday with murder and possession of an offensive weapon [namely a knife] in a public place. He was remanded in custody to appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court on Monday 14 March. Another man, aged 20, also from Chichester, who was arrested on suspicion of murder around 4am on Saturday, was released from custody on Sunday afternoon without charge. SEE ABOVE
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SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51507 / 2016 Report received: 14 March 2016 10:19 Witness appeal following reported fight in Crawley Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in High Street, Crawley on Thursday 10 March. Officers were called at around 2.30pm after four men were seen fighting, but the group had dispersed before they arrived. There were no serious injuries reported. Following a search of the area, a 43-year-old man from Crawley was arrested on suspicion of affray and released on police bail until 8 April. Naser Haji, 22, a clerk, of Lewes Rd, Brighton, was arrested and subsequently charged with possessing an offensive weapon, a kitchen knife, and appeared in custody at Crawley Magistrates Court on Friday 11 March. He has been remanded in prison to appear again at a date yet to be set. Meanwhile, an 18-year-old man from Crawley has been arrested on suspicion of affray and released on police bail until 21 April. It follows an incident in Queens Square, Crawley on Wednesday 9 March in which a 22-year-old man from Brighton was attacked by three men. The victim suffered cuts to his head, hands and shoulder which required hospital treatment. One of the suspects, described as black, 6ft and of skinny build is thought to have run off with the victims wallet and smart phone. Police think the incidents are linked and ask anyone who saw anything suspicious in the High Street on Thursday or Queens Square on Wednesday is asked to get in touch. Witnesses can call 101 quoting reference 797 of 10/03 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 11.54am Location: Guilford Road, Horsham Incident: RTC Crews at the scene of a collision. nobody trapped, crews giving 1st aid & dealing with fuel spill.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51526 / 2016 FOUND - Chloe Hooper-Brown Missing Bognor Regis teenager Chloe Hooper-Brown was found safe and well in Chichester shortly after 6pm on Monday 14 March. Many thanks to the media and members of the public who assisted in efforts to trace her. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51531 / 2016 Report received: 15 March 2016 12:50 Men charged with manslaughter following death of workman Two men have been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a workman in Brighton in 2014. Michael Holland, 68, a company director of Kings Road, Brighton, and Grant Oakes, 45, a site foreman of Elm Drive, Hove, have both been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of David Clark, 55, of Dyke Road Avenue, Hove, who died on October 28, 2014, after falling from a building he was working on in Stanmer Park on 30 September. Additionally, Holland has been charged with four offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2014 - three counts of failure to discharge a duty, contrary to Section 33 of the Act and one count of neglect, contrary to section 37 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Both men will appear at Brighton Magistrates on 14 April. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51538 / 2016 Time: 3pm Location: Rowlands Road, Worthing Incident: 17-year-old stabbed in Worthing Witnesses are being sought after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed at a property in Rowlands Road, Worthing. It is believed four men visited the victim at around 3pm before leaving the property on foot and walking along St Michael's Road. There were three mixed race men, one with a puffer style jacket with a hood and one was wearing jeans and a T-shirt. The fourth man was white wearing a blue tracksuit and black hat. The victim was taken to hospital with stab wounds to his lower back, arm, hand and legs. He has since been discharged. Detective Sergeant Simon Dunn said: "This was a violent incident but it is believed the people involved are all known to each other. If you saw something suspicious in the area either before or after the attack, we would like to hear from you." Witnesses can call 101 quoting reference 818 of 15/03 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51534 / 2016 Report received: 15 March 2016 15:01 West Dean sheep deaths narrowed down to a few hours Police investigating the deaths of 116 sheep at West Dean, near Chichester, have narrowed down the time of the incident to a few hours on Monday, 7 March. Sergeant Tom Carter said: "I am extremely grateful to people who have called in with information and suggestions about this horrific event. As a result, we now know that the sheep were alive around 10am on Monday, only three to four hours before they were found dead. We have ruled out the cause being a low-flying helicopter and while we have considered a suggestion that sheep rustlers may have been involved, we have had no other reports of rustling in Sussex and given the new timeframe, this makes it extremely unlikely. With Easter just around the corner, more people will be getting out into the countryside with their dogs and we would urge them again to keep their dogs on leads while they are walking in rural areas and around livestock. Even the most docile of pets can quickly turn into a killer given the opportunity." Police continue to investigate and urge anyone with information to call 101 quoting serial 862 of 07/03 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk REPORT Time: 5.17pm Location: A286, south of Cocking Incident: RTC incident involving car in collision with a lorry Emergency services are currently on the scene of a major accident on the A286 at Cocking where a car has been in collision with a lorry. The collision happened south of the village close to Wolverstone Farm, closing the main road between Chichester and Midhurst. Fire crews from Midhurst and Chichester attending - cutting free a woman who was taken to hospital.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51662 / 2016 Report received: 05 Apr, 2016 13:59 FOUND - Robert Jordan Missing Yapton man Robert Jordan has been found safe and well. Robert, 18, had last been seen at his home in Johnson Way on 11 March. He was found on Friday 1 April. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 10.59am Location: Highlands Road, Horsham Incident: FIRE Horsham crew have been busy extinguishing a chimney fire at a property this morning. Thankfully, sorted within an hour. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 7.31am Incident: RESCUE Worthing Firefighters cut through partition wall & used a basket stretcher to help paramedics rescue a man injured after he fell down his basement stairs. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51550 / 2016 Two arrested after five drugs warrants carried out in Littlehampton and Pulborough Two men have been arrested after drug warrants were carried out a five addresses in Littlehampton and Pulborough this morning. Thirty officers from across West Sussex took part in the raids and during searches of three properties in Littlehampton, 30 cannabis plants were found along with cannabis cultivation facilities. The drugs worth more than £35,000 along with £10,000 worth of cash and high value watches were seized by officers under the proceeds of crime act. The warrants took place in Gloucester Road, Harwood Road and Arundel Road, Littlehampton and Stopham Road, Pulborough. A 40-year-old man from Littlehampton was arrested on suspicion of money laundering and cultivation of cannabis and a 34-year-old man from Pulborough was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis, money laundering and cultivation of cannabis. They are both in custody. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 9.09am Location: Roundstone Bypass, East Preston Incident: RTC Worthing & Littlehampton crews were needed at an RTC in East Preston this morning. 1 male was freed using small tools. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 4.19pm Location: Lancing Incident: FIRE Shoreham & Worthing crews have had a busy last hour dealing with a shed fire in Lancing. One lady treated for smoke inhalation at scene. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51553 / 2016 Time: 7.15pm Location: A22 Hailsham Incident: Serious injury crash on A22 near Hailsham Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash on the A22 dual carriageway near Hailsham which left a motorist with serious head and internal injuries. It happened at around 7.15pm near the K2 Indian restaurant and involved a black Ford Focus and a green Range Rover. Both were travelling south when a collision occurred. The Ford left the road and struck a tree stump before rebounding back into the road. Its driver, a 40-year-old Hailsham man, was ejected by the impact and was taken by ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, The Range Rover driver, a 37-year-old man from Lower Dicker, was unhurt. The A22 was closed southbound between the Arlington Eagles and Cophall roundabouts until the early hours of Friday 18 March. Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Newchurch. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 21.16pm Location: West Park Road, Handcross Incident: FIRE Fire involving 2 cars. 1 car 100% damaged by fire, 2nd car 50% damaged by fire. 2 BA and 2 HRs return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report PR 11956 Time: 1:41am Location: Albert Road, Bognor Incident: FIRE Man rescued from fire in Bognor flat in early hours of this morning. Emergency services were called to the three-storey block of flats at 1.41am this morning after the occupier of the ground floor flat, a man in his 40s, fell asleep leaving cooking on the hob. Fortunately, the flat was fitted with smoke detectors, which woke the occupier of a neighbouring flat who raised the alarm. A crew from Bognor Fire Station was on the scene within minutes of the 999 call being made with additional fire engines from Bognor and Littlehampton arriving shortly afterwards. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus searched the smoke-logged flat and discovered the occupier asleep in the living room. They immediately brought him out to fresh air and extinguished the fire. The occupier was given a precautionary check by paramedics but did not need hospital treatment. Incident Commander from Bognor Fire Station, Russell Moore, said afterwards: "This man had an extremely lucky escape. Had it not been for his neighbour's decisive action this would have had a much more serious outcome. We would always urge people to act if they hear a smoke alarm going off for any length of time in a neighbouring property. Don't ignore it, call 999, you may just save a life. Smoke alarms save lives. It's really that simple." SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51558 / 2016 Time: 5am Location: Broyle Lane, Ringmer Incident: Lady dies as fire engulfs house in Ringmer, near Lewes Officers from Sussex Police and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are currently conducting a joint investigation into a fire which badly damaged a detached house in Broyle Lane, Ringmer. Sadly a 98-year-old woman, believed to have been the sole resident, was found dead inside the property. The alarm was raised shortly before 5am. Broyle Lane was closed to traffic for most of the day while emergency services dealt with the fire and began enquiries into the cause. This is currently being treated as unexplained. Efforts have been hampered by structural damage which made it unsafe to enter the house until temporary repairs could be effected. The victim's next of kin have been told of her death and the coroner has been informed. Broyle Lane is expected to remain closed for some time and diversions have been put in place. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51565 / 2016 Report received: 21 March 2016 Woman who died in house fire named A woman who sadly died in a fire at her home in Broyle Lane, Ringmer on Friday 18 March has been formally identified as Eveline Betty Broughton, aged 98. Following a joint East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and Sussex Police investigation, it has been established that the fire was non-suspicious. Further enquiries are now in the hands of the coroner and an inquest will be held at a later date. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: message 3:27pm Location: Marlborough Road, Goring Incident: FIRE Worthing have just extinguished a car fire in Goring. Breathing apparatus & hose reels used. accidental. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51560 / 2016 Report received: 18 March 2016 16:47 Location: Lavington Road, Worthing Incident: Man charged with burglary and stealing a vehicle in Worthing A man has been charged with burglary and aggravated vehicle taking in Worthing in the early hours of Sunday 13 March. Linval Thomas, 46, of no fixed address, is accused of breaking into a house in Lavington Road, stealing the car keys and taking a Nissan Qashqai vehicle from the driveway. Thomas was arrested in Southwater shortly afterwards and later charged. He appeared at Crawley Magistrates today and was remanded in custody to appear at Chichester Crown Court on 11 April. RNLI LIFEBOAT
Incident: Leisure cruiser rescued 7 miles offshore Coastguard received a VHF radio call from a leisure cruiser that had suffered complete engine failure and was stranded seven and a half miles out at sea, south of Littlehampton. The Littlehampton lifeboat launched immediately and headed out in overcast weather. They came alongside the vessel and the crew rigged a tow line to the boat. The vessel with two men onboard was towed back to harbour and to the safety of its moorings. full report FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 19.07pm Location: Midhurst Common Incident: FIRE Car 100% destroyed by fire. One dry powder and dry agent used to extinguish. Fire believed to be deliberate.
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 8:13pm Location: Lavina Court, Bognor Incident: FIRE fire in bedding caused by smoking materials. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 8:34pm Location: Crabtree Lane - Grinstead Lane Incident: RTC incident involving two vehicles - Lancing FFs made scene safe - no persons trapped FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 11pm Location: Crawley Avenue nr Apple Green garage, Crawley Incident: RTC incident involving 2 vehicles. No persons trapped but three children taken to hospital. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51564 / 2016 Time: 11pm Location: A23 Crawley Avenue, Crawley Incident: Two arrested after serious collision Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision on the A23 Crawley Avenue, Crawley at 11pm. This involved an Audi S4 and a VW Golf near the Applegreen Service Station. The four occupants of the Golf were injured including a nine-year-old boy from Crawley who suffered serious head and back injuries and was taken to St George's Hospital, London. He is in a stable condition. The 61-year-old woman driver, an eight-year-old boy and a six-year-old boy who were passengers were taken to the East Surrey Hospital with minor injuries. The driver and passenger of the Audi made off but one was arrested nearby. A 17-year-old Crawley boy was detained on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle dangerously, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, theft of a motor vehicle, failing to stop after an accident, possession with intent to supply a class A drug and possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid or gas. A 24-year-old Crawley man was also arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, theft of a motor vehicle, failing to stop after an accident and possession with intent to supply a class A drug and was treated for serious injuries in hospital. Both men were bailed until 16 April while enquiries continue. Anyone who saw the collision or the Audi being driven in the Crawley area before the incident is asked to ring 101 quoting Operation Ashburnham. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 3.54pm Location: Courtwick Lane, Littlehampton Incident: FIRE fire in unused office building - 4BA 2 hosereels, deliberate ignition FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 4pm Location: A283 nr Wiston Incident: RTC incident involving car on roof - One male cut free FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 7.04pm Location: America Drive, Haywards Heath Incident: FIRE Man led to safety by FFs wearing breathing apparatus at house fire tonight - cause under investigation return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51572 / 2016 Time: 11.30am Location: West End, Herstmonceux Incident: Police launch murder investigation after body is found Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a woman's body in Herstmonceux, near Hailsham. Shortly before 11.30am officers attended an address in West End, Herstmonceux, following concerns for the occupant. Officers found the body of a woman within the property. Detectives are waiting to speak to a 50-year-old man from Battle, known to the woman, who is currently being treated at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, for serious injuries. No more details are available at this time. Anyone who saw anything suspicious or who may have other relevant information is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Partridge or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51576 / 2016 Report received: 22 March 2016 13:50 Man arrested on suspicion of Herstmonceux murder Police are now questioning a 50-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in Herstmonceux, near Hailsham. The man, known to the 47-year-old victim, had been taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, after being found injured at an address near Battle. Following treatment he was discharged from hospital and immediately arrested. He is now in custody. Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death but have renewed an appeal to anyone who noticed anything suspicious in West End, Herstmonceux, over the past 48 hours to contact them. A post mortem examination is due to take place on Wednesday 23 March to determine the cause of death. The coroner has been informed.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51588 / 2016 Report received: 24 March 2016 17:15 UPDATED: Man charged with murder in Herstmonceux A man has been charged with the murder of 47-year-old Carrie Izzard at Herstmonceux, near Hailsham. Gerry Palmer, 50, of Powdermill Lane, Battle, was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, after being found with injuries on the same day. Following treatment he was discharged from hospital but immediately arrested. On Thursday 24 March he appeared before Brighton magistrates and was remanded in custody to appear at Hove Crown Court on Tuesday, 29 March. A post mortem examination has revealed the cause of death as stab wounds to the neck. SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51625 / 2016 Herstmonceux murder suspect further remanded in custody Following an appearance at Lewes Crown Court on Tuesday 29 March, Gerald Ian 'Gerry' Palmer, 50, of Powdermills Lane, Battle, was further remanded in custody to await a plea and case management hearing on Friday 10 June. He is charged with the murder of 47-year-old Carrie Izzard at West End, Herstmonceux. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51565 / 2016 Report received: 21 March 2016 12:40 Woman who died in house fire named A woman who sadly died in a fire at her home in Broyle Lane, Ringmer on Friday 18 March has been formally identified as Eveline Betty Broughton, aged 98. Following a joint East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and Sussex Police investigation, it has been established that the fire was non-suspicious. Further enquiries are now in the hands of the coroner and an inquest will be held at a later date.
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FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 11.32am Location: Lincoln Wood, Haywards Heath Incident: FIRE Fire in ground floor utility room. 100% of utility room damaged by smoke. 5% damaged by fire. Accidental ignition. 2 BA and 1 hose reel. Crews from Haywards Heath attended. RNLI LIFEBOAT
Time: 12.15pm Incident: Lifeboat launched Brighton lifeboat were tasked by Dover Coastguard this afternoon after receiving a call from the skipper stating his had lost all power to his boat and was 50m West of Brighton Marina and was requiring assistance. The Lifeboat located the casualty vessel at 12.30pm and rigged a tow to bring the yacht back into Brighton Marina. full report
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51622 / 2016 FOUND - George Hutton Missing 15-year-old George Hutton has returned home safe and well. George returned of his own accord on Easter Monday 28 March. Thanks to all who assisted in spreading the message. SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51576 / 2016 Man arrested on suspicion of Herstmonceux murder Police are now questioning a 50-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in Herstmonceux, near Hailsham. The man, known to the 47-year-old victim, had been taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, after being found injured at an address near Battle. Following treatment he was discharged from hospital and immediately arrested. He is now in custody. Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death but have renewed an appeal to anyone who noticed anything suspicious in West End, Herstmonceux, over the past 48 hours to contact them. A post mortem examination is due to take place on Wednesday 23 March to determine the cause of death. The coroner has been informed.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51552 / 2016 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.
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FIRE & RESCUE report Time: ToC 7.55am Location: Astral Towers, Crawley Incident: FIRE Firefighters in attendance at Astral Towers Crawley fire in light fitting on 5th floor of office block Astral Towers incident confirmed as small fire in lighting fitting, 2BA, 2 CO2 extinguishers used, fire now out
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 2:33pm Location: Midhurst Community Hospital Incident: FIRE workmans blow torch caused fire on the roof - out on arrival SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51580 / 2016 Report received: 23 March 2016 FOUND - Mark Lazarus A missing man from Crawley has been located outside of the county. Mark Lazarus was last seen on Friday 18 March but has been found safe and well. RNLI LIFEBOAT
Time: 5pm Incident: Yacht aground on Bognor Rocks The Littlehampton lifeboat crew was paged shortly after 5pm and launched D-769 Ray of Hope just before low water on a spring tide, which means that there was almost no depth on the bar at the harbour entrance. The casualty was having its own low water problems, having gone aground on Bognor Rocks. The single-handed sailor of the 28ft yacht transmitted a Mayday, anticipating the genuine risk that his vessel could be holed and may then sink. The lifeboat made its way through the rocks, and when there was sufficient depth on the rising tide, the lifeboat started to tow the yacht out of the rocks and towards Littlehampton. full report SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51586 / 2016 Time: 11pm Location: Three Fishes pub, Chapel Road, Worthing Incident: Man assaulted in Worthing pub Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a 39-year old man who was attacked at about 11pm, in the Three Fishes pub, Chapel Road, Worthing. The victim, who was visiting the town on business, tried to stop his assailant from leaving the scene, but he was further assaulted outside the front of the pub. He received a punch to the mouth and also had a deep cut to his left eyebrow which required hospital treatment. There is believed to be one suspect involved for the assault who may have been assisted by another man when outside. The main suspect is described as white, aged 18-25, 5' 11", of slim build with short dark hair and a well groomed full beard. He was wearing a dark top with a lighter coloured shirt underneath, dark coloured jeans and light coloured trainers. The man who assisted him when the altercation continued in Chapel Road is also white, of a similar age, medium build, clean shaven and around 5' 10" tall. His hair was blond and short, and he was wearing a blue t-shirt which was torn during the fracas. PC David Slade said- "This was an unprovoked attack on someone who was simply out trying to have a quiet drink" Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1751 of 23/03 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51605 / 2016 FOUND - Robert Erskine Missing Crawley man Robert Erskine has been found safe and well on Saturday morning 26 March. The 61-year-old was last seen at the Europa Gatwick Hotel in Balcombe Road, Crawley, on Friday 18 March. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 5pm Location: Aldwick Nursing Home Incident: FIRE Bognor FFs used 2BA & hosereel at small fire in bedroom of Aldwick Nursing Home. Male with smoke inhalation left with staff SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51588 / 2016 Report received: 24 March 2016 17:15 UPDATED: Man charged with murder in Herstmonceux A man has been charged with the murder of 47-year-old Carrie Izzard at Herstmonceux, near Hailsham. Mrs Izzard was found dead at her home in West End on Monday 21 March. Gerry Palmer, 50, of Powdermill Lane, Battle, was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, after being found with injuries on the same day. Following treatment he was discharged from hospital but immediately arrested. On Thursday 24 March he appeared before Brighton magistrates and was remanded in custody to appear at Hove Crown Court on Tuesday, 29 March. A post mortem examination has revealed the cause of death as stab wounds to the neck.
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 9.32pm Location: A272 nr Halfway Bridge Incident: RTC incident involving car colliding with tree - Crews from Midhurst, Petworth & HRT Chichester cut female from car return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 10am Location: Storrington Incident: RESCUE FFs in Storrington got into a 1st floor bedroom via a ladder to reach female collapsed behind the door - casualty left with paramedics FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 2pm Location: Footbridge, Shoreham Incident: RESCUE Shoreham FFs rescued a man from under footbridge on River Adur at Shoreham. He was taken to hospital by ambulance SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51598 / 2016 Time: 7.15pm Location: A284 Lyminster Road, Littlehampton Incident: Pedestrian dies after collision At around 7.15pm emergency services were called to a report of a man lying in the carriageway on the A284 Lyminster Road near Littlehampton. The man, believed to be in his 50s or 60s, had been in collision with a vehicle near the Six Bells public house and had sustained serious injuries. Sadly, he died before reaching hospital. The road was closed from the Crossbush roundabout to the Wick roundabout for several hours while emergency services, including air ambulance paramedics, were at the scene. Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Greenleaf. or email sussex.pnn.police.uk SEE ABOVE SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51607 / 2016 Report received: 27 March 2016 UPDATE A man who died in a collision near Littlehampton on Good Friday, has been named as Michael Smith, 64, of Warningcamp near Arundel. At 7.15pm on Good Friday 25 March, emergency services were called to Mr Smith, who was laying in the carriageway on the A284 Lyminster Road, Wick, near Littlehampton, having been in collision with a vehicle near the Six Bells public house. He had sustained serious injuries and tragically died before reaching hospital. A Kia Picanto being driven south by a 75-year-old man from Littlehampton, stopped at the scene. The road was closed from the Crossbush roundabout to the Wick roundabout for several hours while emergency services, including air ambulance paramedics, were at the scene. At around 5.45pm on the same day it had been reported to police that a man, later confirmed as being Michael Smith, was on the side of the same road, having stumbled into a fence near the scene of the eventual collision. With units heavily committed elsewhere at around the same time it was graded for a prompt rather than emergency response. Sadly officers were unable to reach the scene before the fatal collision occurred. As a result of this, the incident is being referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission by Sussex Police for assessment. Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information is asked to phone 101, quoting Operation Greenleaf or email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 9.51pm Location: Lodge Lane nr Hassocks Incident: FIRE Transit van full of refuse dumped and set alight. Burgess Hill & Brighton attended. Incident left with Police return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51605 / 2016 FOUND - Robert Erskine Missing Crawley man Robert Erskine has been found safe and well on Saturday morning 26 March. The 61-year-old was last seen at the Europa Gatwick Hotel in Balcombe Road, Crawley, on Friday 18 March.
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51620 / 2016 Report received: 29 March 2016 Time: 3.30pm Location: White Horse Square, Steyning Incident: Boy attacked by car passenger Police are asking for witnesses to an unprovoked assault in White Horse Square, Steyning, at 3.30pm. The incident involved the occupants of a white 4x4 car and a group of 13-year-old boys. A man who was a rear seat passenger in the car, described as white, 20 to 30, with ginger hair, and possibly using a hearing aid, got out of the car and assaulted one of the boys by headbutting and punching him. Anyone who saw the incident is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 855 of 26/03 or email sussex.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: / 2016 Report received: 27 March 2016 20:23 Emergency services warn of severe weather for Sussex Sussex Police, local authorities and other emergency services, remind local people and intending travellers to expect severe weather overnight and into Monday morning, 27 to 28 March. Very strong southerly winds will affect the county from the early hours of Monday, eventually veering westerly before clearing by late morning. Gusts of up 60 to 70 mph are likely at times, particularly along the coast, but these may be felt inland too at certain times during the early morning. Be prepared for disruption to outdoor activity and travel, as well as the likelihood of fallen trees and temporary interruptions to power supplies. The best advice is to avoid unnecessary travel and try to secure any easily damaged or dislodged items around your home. SUSSEX POLICE report Rave near Eartham, Chichester Police broke up a rave in Sussex attended by hundreds of people from across the country in the early hours of this morning. A spokesman for Sussex Police said officers were first called after reports were received there was loud music coming from the forest near Eartham, near Chichester, at around 12.15am. On arrival police found lots of vehicles and hundreds of people from across the country gathered in the woodland. No music was being played when officers arrived and there was no report of any serious disturbance. Attendees were asked to leave and the area cleared. Police remained at the scene for several hours to direct late comers away from the area. Officers closed off several roads to stop more people attending throughout the morning. The A285 between Selhurst Park Road and Thicket Lane remains shut due to the incident return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 5pm Location: Ashdown Drive Incident: RTC incident involving Crews from Crawley attended an RTC on Ashdown Drive around 5pm. Female released from vehicle & left in care of Ambulance crew SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51622 / 2016 FOUND - George Hutton Missing 15-year-old George Hutton has returned home safe and well. George returned of his own accord on Easter Monday 28 March. Thanks to all who assisted in spreading the message.
FIRE & RESCUE report Location: Pulborough Incident: FIRE Storrington & Petworth RDS crews were called to a kitchen fire in Pulborough. Out on arrival. FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 9.41pm Location: Greatham Incident: FIRE Storrington crew were in action dealing with car fire in Greatham. Breathing apparatus & hose reel used. return to previous window
SUSSEX POLICE report - Ref: PR51625 / 2016 Report received: 29 March 2016 17:00 Herstmonceux murder suspect further remanded in custody Following an appearance at Lewes Crown Court today, Gerald Ian 'Gerry' Palmer, 50, of Powdermills Lane, Battle, was further remanded in custody to await a plea and case management hearing on Friday 10 June. He is charged with the murder of 47-year-old Carrie Izzard at West End, Herstmonceux, near Hailsham, on Monday 21 March.
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FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 10.41pm Location: Bradshaw Road, Chichester Incident: FIRE Chichester & East Wittering crews called to Bradshaw Road. Smoke from faulty heater unit. Heater isolated & advice given. return to previous window
FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 9.13am Location: Flansham Lane, Felpham Incident: FIRE Bognor & Littlehampton crews have just extinguished a fire involving a kitchen extractor in Flansham Lane. No injuries. SUSSEX POLICE report Time: 3pm Location: B2139 Turnpike Road, Amberley, near Arundel Incident: Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash Police are seeking witnesses to a crash on the B2139 Turnpike Road at Amberley, north of Arundel, in which a motorcyclist sustained serious injuries. It happened at 3pm and involved a 24-year-old man from Tangmere, riding a Suzuki GSX R600 K1 which was in collision with a BMW 218i saloon car, driven by a 72-year-old man from Crawley. The car driver was unhurt. Two other vehicles were also present - a Volkswagen Transporter, driven by a 54-year-old man from Ferring, and a Vauxhall Astra, driven by a 64-year-old man from West Chiltington. Neither was injured. The motorcyclist was flown by air ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, where he has been detained for treatment. Witnesses call 101 or Email sussex.pnn.police.uk FIRE & RESCUE report Time: 5.46pm Location: A27 Shoreham Incident: RTC incident involving a car & van on the A27. No Injuries. Scene safety only, by Shoreham crew. These pages are part of an archive and are not primarily intended to show up to date News or information NEXT return to previous window | February 2016 | April 2016 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.
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