Officers have recovered items they believed to have been stolen during a number of burglaries across Sussex. The haul, which includes various items of jewellery and antiques, was discovered by police when they stopped three men back in March.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man sustained a broken jaw outside a nightclub in Ferry Road, Rye, during the early hours of Sunday morning (9 April). Continue reading Jaw Broken in Rye Assault
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
Following the tragic events in London, Assistant Chief Constable Laurence Taylor said: “Our thoughts are with all those affected and who died in yesterday’s horrific attack in London and our colleagues at the Metropolitan Police who lost a brave officer.
“Our officers will do whatever we can to support our colleagues in the days and weeks that follow as the investigation unfolds.
“In light of yesterday’s event the threat level hasn’t changed, it has remained severe since 2014. There is no current evidence of any specific threat to community safety in Sussex and policing across the country continues to operate as usual. Continue reading Sussex Police ask Community to be Alert
Emergency services were called to Marine Court on Marina in St Leonards at around 9am 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 unexplained at this stage and one man, a 54-year-old from St Leonards, who is known to the victim, was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been bailed until May 10 while the investigation continues. Continue reading Detectives continue to investigate the death of the man in St Leonards
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]
Chief Inspector Steve Curry has succeeded Chief Inspector Rosie Ross as Sussex Police District Commander for Hastings and Rother.
Steve, 50, married with two children, paid tribute to Rosie’s tenure in charge of the easternmost part of East Sussex.
She has moved to fulfil a similar role in Crawley and Mid-Sussex, and Steve said: “I shall be looking to build on the good work she did while here. Continue reading New Man Will Lead Hastings Police
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
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
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
