Teen Charged with Murder Following Fatal Stabbing in Hailsham
Yesterday evening (1 September), the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised a charge of murder against a 17-year-old male from Hellingly. The charge follows the tragic death of 20-year-old Billy Ripley, who was fatally wounded in Vicarage Field, Hailsham, on Thursday, 29 August, at around 6:20 PM.
Despite the swift response of paramedics, Mr. Ripley was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has also been charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place. He remains remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 2 September.
In addition to this charge, a 20-year-old man from Hailsham was arrested on Sunday, 1 September, on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He remains in police custody as the investigation continues. On Friday, 30 August, a 21-year-old woman from Hailsham was also arres..
Police Appeal for Information to Locate Missing Maidstone Teenager
Officers are urgently seeking the public’s help to locate Alexis Smith, a 14-year-old girl who has been reported missing from Maidstone. Alexis was last seen around 8 pm on Monday, 2 September, and there are growing concerns for her welfare. Alexis is described as approximately 5ft 6ins tall, with long black hair. She was last […]
RAC Celebrates Over 30 Years of Partnership with DAFaid, Marking 50 Years of Roadside Assistance
The RAC is celebrating a significant milestone, marking 50 years of DAFaid, the benchmark roadside assistance programme for the commercial vehicle industry, and over 30 years of partnership with the service. Since 1992, DAFaid has been the RAC’s longest-standing business roadside customer, solidifying a relationship that has become integral to the UK’s commercial transport sector. […]
Police Release CCTV Images of Two Boys Wanted in Connection with Hove Lawns Assault
Sussex Police have released CCTV images of two boys they wish to speak to in connection with an assault that occurred at Hove Lawns on the evening of Friday, July 19. The incident took place at approximately 8 PM, when a 16-year-old boy, who was with a group of other young people, was violently attacked.
The victim sustained a broken jaw during the assault, requiring hospital treatment. As part of their ongoing investigation, officers believe the group of young people involved moved from Hove Lawns into central Brighton, passing by Churchill Square and into Queens Road.
In a bid to gather more information, police have issued CCTV images of two boys or young men they wish to identify and speak with regarding the incident.
The first individual is described as wearing a black polo shirt with white bands on the arms, a black bandana, and black trousers.
The second individual is seen wearing a white T-shirt, a light blue baseball or snapback cap, grey trousers or joggers, and carrying a..