Rye Man Sent to Prison

Rye man activates suspended jail sentence for drugs offences

A Rye man has been jailed after activating a suspended prison sentence imposed for drugs offences.

Charlie Banks, 18, a landscape gardener of Springfield Drive, Rye, was sentenced to five months’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, after a drugs warrant was executed at his home in July 2016. Phones, scales, bags and controlled drugs of class A and class B were seized.

He appeared at Hastings Magistrates’ Court on March 8 where he pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and possession with intent to supply cannabis. He was also ordered to carry out 165 hours of unpaid work, pay costs of £85, a victim surcharge of £30 and to attend rehabilitation activity. Continue reading Rye Man Sent to Prison

London Murderer was brought up in Rye

Masood Shot Dead at Westminster.

It was revealed yesterday that the London Murderer has been identified by police as Khalid Masood.

The Westminster attacker, Masood, 52, was born as Adrian Elms and it’s claimed by the “Mail”, that he lived in a £300,000 house in Rye when he was a boy. 

The so-called Islamic State group has claimed it was behind the attack.

According to the Metropolitan police, three women and five men were arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts following Wednesday’s attack. Continue reading London Murderer was brought up in Rye

Murder Suspect Arrested at St Leonards

Man found dead at St Leonards flat block


Emergency services were called to Marine Court on Marina, in St Leonards at around 9 am on Monday (March 13) to a report a man had fallen from a flat.

A 93-year-old man was sadly declared dead at the scene. His death is being treated as suspicious at this stage and one man, a 54-year-old, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. At this time we are not looking for any other parties being involved.

Officers remain on scene and enquiries are continuing. Anyone who saw what happened or has any information please contact police online or email [email protected]

Rye’s Own Bulletin Tuesday 14 March 2017

Five Year Sentences Each for Hastings Street Attack

Two sentenced to five years for Hastings street attack

Two 21-year old men have each been sentenced to five years imprisonment for a vicious late night street attack in Hastings town centre two years ago.

Conor Hodge (pictured left), unemployed, of Priory Road, Hastings, and Jason Easton (pictured right), a student, of Lullington Close, Bexhill, were sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on Thursday 3 March having been convicted of grievous bodily harm, at the same court on 16 January. Continue reading Five Year Sentences Each for Hastings Street Attack

Police Inspector arrested

Inspector arrested in IPCC investigation

Inspector arrested in IPCC investigation
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is currently carrying out an independent investigation into an Inspector arrested for misconduct in a public office. He has been suspended while an investigation is carried out.

The Inspector, based at Brighton, was arrested on Thursday (March 2) as part of the IPCC investigation. Allegations were referred to the IPCC that he has had improper sexual relationships with women in the course of his duties.

Assistant Chief Constable Steve Barry said: “While I can’t comment on the investigation, I would like to reassure the public that protecting vulnerable people is a priority for Sussex Police and we take any report of inappropriate behaviour extremely seriously, Continue reading Police Inspector arrested

Knife Point Robbery in St Leonards

Police seek witnesses to robbery in St Leonards

Police are appealing for witnesses to a knife-point robbery at the One Stop store in Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards.

At around 10.10pm on Sunday (26 February) a man walked into the shop and threatened the two staff members with a knife. One of the shop workers, a 34-year-old man, sustained a minor injury to his hand during the incident.

The suspect made off with approximately £690 in cash. He is described as white, 6′, of slim to medium build and with stubble. He was wearing a light coloured mask with red markings around the eyes and mouth, a blue hooded top with a small motif, dark denim jeans and yellow gloves. Continue reading Knife Point Robbery in St Leonards

Unisured & Untaxed Drivers Being Dealt With

Uninsured and untaxed cars caught in Rother

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Hastings and Rother Neighbourhood Policing Teams were out and about last week looking at uninsured and untaxed cars, as well as those with no MOTs.

The days of action resulted in eight vehicles being dealt with for no insurance, two for no road tax and three were found with no MOT. Continue reading Unisured & Untaxed Drivers Being Dealt With

Four Bexhill Men Arrested on Suspicion of Agrevated Burglary

Four arrests after Bexhill attack – witnesses sought

Four men have been arrested after a violent incident at a flat in Bexhill.

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At about 4.25pm on Saturday (25 February) two men, aged 29 and 23, were attacked at a flat in London Road, Bexhill, by several men who entered, one of whom was holding what appeared to be firearm of some kind.

The two men were tied up and the flat was searched but nothing is known to have Continue reading Four Bexhill Men Arrested on Suspicion of Agrevated Burglary

Hastings Men Charged with Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

Two men charged in connection with Hastings pub attack

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Two men have been charged in connection with an incident outside The Carlisle public house in Pelham Street, Hastings, in which a local man was attacked shortly before midnight on 20 February last year. The victim suffered significant injuries to his eyes leaving him blinded. The victim has endured a number of operations at the specialist eye hospital in Brighton who have been able to provide him with hope.

Matthew Barnes, 46, of Victoria Avenue, Hastings, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.

Oliver Wilkinson, 49, of Duke Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, has been similarly charged and also faces a further charge of witness intimidation. Continue reading Hastings Men Charged with Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent