Tag: Bexhill

This Rye’s Own collection brings together articles connected with Bexhill, drawing news, memories and magazine features into one path through the archive. Among the pieces gathered here are “Rother Condemned by Rye Representatives”, “Body Found at Bexhill”, “Rye January 2006”, “Editorial”, and “£500 Reward”, each adding its own detail to the story. Taken together, these pieces preserve the names, places and passing details that might otherwise slip out of the local record.

£500 Reward

Reward for arrest and conviction of Nigel Fry, aka May, wanted on warrant Police are offering a £500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nigel Fry. Fry, 50, also known as Nigel May, from Bexhill-on-Sea, is wanted on a warrant for failing to appear in court. Officers also wish to speak … Continue reading £500 Reward

Nine Burglaries in 24 Hours

UPDATED Police warning after nine burglaries in one day in East Sussex Police are reminding residents across East Sussex to be on the alert for suspicious activity after nine house burglaries in one day in the Polegate, Westham, Bexhill areas. The offences all happened between 8am and 6pm on Tuesday (7 November) but police warn … Continue reading Nine Burglaries in 24 Hours

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, … Continue reading Five Year Sentences Each for Hastings Street Attack

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. 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 … Continue reading Four Bexhill Men Arrested on Suspicion of Agrevated Burglary

Motor Bikes Stolen From Rye, Hastings & Bexhill

Motorcycles stolen in Bexhill and Hastings & Valley Park, Rye Police in Hastings and Rother are appealing for witnesses or information after receiving reports of three locked motorbikes being stolen. The thefts took place overnight in the Hastings and Rother areas over a period of four days from Friday (6 January). The stolen bikes are … Continue reading Motor Bikes Stolen From Rye, Hastings & Bexhill

Bexhill man charged with grooming a young girl for sex

  Bruce Child, 63, a caretaker, of Jameson Road, Bexhill, appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court on Tuesday 23 November and was committed for trial, charged with on-line grooming of a 12-year old girl who he then allegedly sought to meet

4 x 4’s Drivers Caused Criminal Damage

Police Appeal for Information Police are appealing for information after 4×4 vehicle drivers caused criminal damage to a gate and fields in the Pebsham area of Bexhill. Sometime overnight on Wednesday (2 November), a gate was forced open by several 4×4 vehicles, which were then driven over fields damaging crops. Over a period of several … Continue reading 4 x 4’s Drivers Caused Criminal Damage

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Bexhill

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Albert Road, Bexhill on Tuesday (30 August). Emergency services were called at around 3.50pm after it was reported two men were seen fighting. The victim, a 35-year-old man from St Leonards, was pushed off his stationary moped and punched and stabbed twice in the … Continue reading Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Bexhill