Four men have been arrested after a violent incident at a flat in Bexhill.
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
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
Recent thefts from cars in the Hastings area have prompted police to ask owners to be vigilant.
Thieves have struck overnight during the past week. Sergeant Vikkie Ambrose, of the Hastings Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Car owners are advised to be wary and ensure their vehicles are adequately secured.
“This is particularly important if they contain valuable items.” Continue reading Thefts from Cars in Hastings
People living in the Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea area are being warned to beware of a telephone scam in which the caller claims to be from HM Revenue and Customs and tells them that they owe HMRC money.
In one incident householders were told to buy £1,000 worth of money vouchers from their nearest supermarket and then await a courier, who would call round Continue reading Beware of HMRC Scam Phone Calls in Hastings Area
Motor businesses and garages in the Hastings area have recently been targeted by burglars stealing tools, diagnostic equipment and car parts.
Police are urging owners of such premises to pay particular attention to security and asking the general public to report any suspicious activity in or around such Continue reading Motor Repair Businesses Beware
Emergency services were called to a house in West Hill Road, St Leonards at around 5.35pm on Thursday (9 February) following a reported fire.
Crews from East Sussex Fire and Rescue successfully managed to tackle the blaze which had caused extensive damage to the property.
Sadly the body of a man was found inside the house. The coroner’s officer has been informed. Continue reading Body Found Following House Fire
One of the two men assaulted in Havelock Road, Hastings on Friday morning (3 February) has sadly died.
Officers were called to the scene just before 1am after the victims, a 60-year-old and a 53-year-old, were found near the taxi rank with serious injuries.
Brian Hill, 60, from St Leonards was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital where he sadly passed away on Saturday afternoon (4 February). The other victim, who is also from St Leonards, remains in a stable condition in another hospital.
Two men, a 24-year-old from Rye and a 21-year-old from Hastings, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and bailed until 21 March pending further enquiries. Continue reading Rye Man 24, Arrested on Suspicion of Murder
Police are searching for robbers who stole cash from a supermarket in Hastings.
Just after 8.30pm on Tuesday (31 January) a man came into the Silverhill Supermarket in Sedlescombe Road North, Hastings, and after first asking for cigarettes, produced what appeared to be a handgun and demanded cash from the till. Four more men then entered the store, and one of them hit the 35-year old male shop assistant in the face with an iron bar.
The first man then took what is believed to be several hundred pounds cash from the till and they all left the store.
The shop assistant was treated at Conquest Hospital for facial cuts and bruises.
All five suspects are described as black. The first man, who took the cash, is described as in his mid to late twenties, with a full beard, wearing a long green coat with the hood up.
They are believed to have left in a white van which drove away down Paynton Road.
Detective Constable David Brown said; “We would like to speak to anyone who was in the area and saw these men enter or leave the store. If you can help, or have any other information, please contact us via [email protected] quoting serial 1289 of 31/01.”
You can also report online here or call 101.
Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 (www.crimestoppers-uk.org).
Sussex Police is offering a £500 reward for information leading to the arrest of Hastings man Kyle Gilmore, 23, who is wanted on a warrant for recall to prison.
Gilmore, a labourer, of Malvern Way, Hastings, was jailed for two years eight Continue reading Reward for Hastings Drugs Offender Wanted for Recall to Prison
Police are seeking witnesses to a robbery and an assault on an 23-year old cashier, who was attacked at the Subway shop, in Bank Buildings, Hastings on Wednesday 11 January.
She was working behind the till when the robbery took place between 7.45pm and 8pm that day.
A man entered, selected some food, but when he went to pay he jumped over the counter and started to grab money from the till. When the cashier tried to prevent this a struggle ensued but the man got away with a small quantity of cash.
The cashier was shaken and sustained a minor finger injury.
The suspect is described as white, in his late 20’s, 5′ 6″, and of skinny build, with short brown hair and stubble. He was wearing a blue jacket.
A very similar incident had occurred earlier that day at 4.35pm at Sainsbury’s Continue reading Robberies in Hastings
