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Rye Man 24, Arrested on Suspicion of Murder

Man dies following assault in Hastings

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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

Winchelsea Man Charged with Robbing Sunken Warship

Two charged with robbing sunken warship in English Channel

 

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Two men have been charged in connection with the alleged removal of items from a sunken Royal Navy warship in the English Channel.

HMS Hermes was a protected cruiser built in the late 19th century and converted into an aircraft ferry and depot ship ready for the outbreak of the First World War.

It was sunk by a German submarine in the Dover Strait in October 1914 with the loss of 44 lives.

Officers from Kent Police’s Rural Task Force launched an investigation in August 2015 after being informed that a number of historical artefacts had been reported missing from the wreck.

John Blight, 57, of Old River Way in Winchelsea, East Sussex, has now been charged with three counts of dishonestly failing to disclose items of wreck to the Receiver of Wreck with intent to make a gain.

Nigel Ingram, 56, of London Road, Teynham, has been charged with the same three counts in addition to being in possession of £16,000 worth of criminal property.

Both men have been bailed to appear before Margate magistrates on Thursday 2 March 2017.

The investigation into the alleged offences was carried out in partnership with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the Marine Management Organisation, the Receiver of Wreck, Sussex Police, Historic England and the French authorities.

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Robbery at Hastings Supermarket

Supermarket robbed of cash in Hastings

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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).

Hastings Town Bulletin  Thursday 2 February 2017


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Reward for Hastings Drugs Offender Wanted for Recall to Prison

Convicted Hastings drugs offender Kyle Gilmore wanted for recall to prison

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.

Kyle Gilmore
Kyle Gilmore

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

Robberies in Hastings

Witnesses needed to robberies at Subway and Sainsburys in Hastings

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

Violent incident in St Leonards-on-Sea

Witnesses sought as police investigate violent incident in St Leonards-on-Sea

Six people, all known to each other, were arrested on suspicion of affray following a violent incident in St Paul’s Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, in which two men, aged 18 and 26, sustained knife wounds.

The incident, reported to police at around 7.40pm on Sunday (22 January), is now being investigated. Two of those arrested required hospital treatment for their Continue reading Violent incident in St Leonards-on-Sea

Motor Bikes Stolen From Rye, Hastings & Bexhill

Motorcycles stolen in Bexhill and Hastings & Valley Park, Rye

Motorcycles stolen in Bexhill and Hastings

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 described as a red and white Yamaha R6 from the Valley Park area of Rye, a white Yamaha 125cc XT from Stockleigh Road, Hastings and a blue Honda CB400 from Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea. Continue reading Motor Bikes Stolen From Rye, Hastings & Bexhill

Dog Attacks Horses and Riders at Camber

Horses and riders attacked by dog at Camber

The owner of a dog that attacked horses and riders on the beach at Camber on New Year’s Eve is being sought by police.

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On Saturday morning (December 31), around 10.30am, a number of horses were being exercised on the beach when a black-and-white English bull terrier chased and jumped up at two of the animals. It then focused its attention on two other horses, jumping up and trying to bite both horses and riders.

A grey horse was bitten on its right shoulder, resulting in a wound that required hospital treatment.

Police would like to speak to the owner who is described as white, dark-haired, wearing a red coat, yellow scarf, blue jeans and wellingtons. It is thought that he was accompanied by a woman.

Anyone with information about the incident or those involved is asked to report online here quoting serial 426 of 31/12.

Rye’s Own Bulletin Friday 6 January 2017

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Latest on Suspicious Death in St Leonards

Five bailed as police continue to investigate man’s death at flats in St Leonards-on-Sea

Five people arrested on suspicion of murder following the death on New Year’s Day (Sunday, 1 January) of a 25-year-old local man at flats in Charles Road, St Leonards-on-sea, have been released on bail while police enquiries continue.

Two men aged 35 and 29, and two women aged 29 and 24 all from St Leonards, together with a 26-year-old man from Tring, Hertfordshire, have been bailed until 2 March 2017 pending further enquiries.

During the early hours of the morning the victim fell through the corrugated plastic ceiling of a kitchen annexe in a basement flat. Despite efforts to resuscitate him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

It is thought he fell from a parapet four storeys up after an incident in another flat within the same terrace.

A post mortem examination carried out on Monday afternoon (2 January) found the cause of death to have been injuries sustained in a fall from height.

The matter has been reported to the coroner for East Sussex.

Detective Chief Inspector Mike Ashcroft, of the Surrey and Sussex major crime team, who is now leading the investigation, said: “We are keen to talk to anyone who may have information about what happened.

“If they saw or heard anything suspicious, or may be able to help in any other way, I would urge them to contact us quoting Operation Masefield.”

Alternatives are to contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 (www.crimestoppers-uk.org) or to report details online at: https://sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal/.

 

Rye’s Own Bulletin Monday 2 January 2017