Police Detain Five Men After Brighton Rape Report
Brighton police have arrested five men following a report of rape at a property in the city. A spokeswoman for Sussex Police confirmed that officers received a report on Sunday morning (February 9) from a woman in her 20s, who alleged she had been raped overnight at a property in Montpelier Place, Brighton. The woman […]
Suspect in Custody After Eastbourne Knife Attack
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following a suspected stabbing in Eastbourne on Sunday (9 February). Emergency services were called to Hazelwood Avenue at approximately 1.25pm after receiving reports of a man suffering from serious injuries. A 57-year-old local man was airlifted to hospital for treatment. Fortunately, his injuries are not […]
A26 Collision Claims Life of 25-Year-Old Woman
Police are continuing their investigation into a tragic collision on the A26 at Herons Ghyll on Wednesday, 5 February, after one of the drivers was sadly confirmed deceased. Emergency services were called to the scene near Uckfield at around 2:45 pm following reports of a two-vehicle collision. According to initial reports, a white Hyundai i10 […]
Two People Treated After Fire at a Bar in Brighton
Emergency services were mobilised just before 11am today (9 February 2025) after a fire broke out in the kitchen of the Eagle Bar in Brighton. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) confirmed they received a call at 10:56am reporting the fire at the public house on Gloucester Road. Fire crews swiftly attended the scene, […]
Religious Artefacts Stolen from St Mary’s Church in East Grinstead
St Mary’s Church in East Grinstead has reported the theft of several significant religious items, including their ‘big six’ candlesticks and Churchwarden staffs, which were stolen sometime between Tuesday and Wednesday. Church officials discovered the theft and have expressed deep disappointment that these sacred objects have been taken. They urge anyone who may have seen […]
Police Seek Witnesses After Brutal Chichester Car Park Assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted and robbed in Northgate Car Park on Wednesday, 5 February. The victim, a 34-year-old man, reported being attacked by another man shortly before 4pm. As a result of the assault, he suffered facial injuries. Additionally, his mobile phone was damaged, and a quantity of cash […]
Brick and Machete Used in Crawley Property Attacks
Officers are actively investigating a series of criminal damage incidents at a property in Irving Walk, Crawley, following repeated acts of vandalism over several months. The first incident occurred on September 14, 2024, when a brick was thrown at a window, damaging the frame. A second, more severe act of vandalism took place on October […]
Fire Crews Rush to Royal Sussex County Hospital After Smoke Reports
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) mobilised multiple appliances on Friday afternoon following reports of smoke seen rising from the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) on Eastern Road, Brighton. Emergency services were alerted at 1:35 PM, prompting a response from fire crews. Concerned members of the public reported visible smoke, raising fears of a […]
Several Unwell After Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sounds in Brighton
Emergency services were called to Lansdowne Place, Brighton, on Thursday evening following reports of several people feeling unwell in a flat. Crews from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) and South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECamb) attended the scene after the alarm was raised just before 8pm. A spokesperson for ESFRS said: “We were […]
Former Scout Leader Jailed for 22 Years for Child Sex Offences
Ian Silvester, a 60-year-old former Scout leader from Locks Hill, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for committing dozens of child sex offences over a span of 25 years. Silvester, who held various positions that gave him unsupervised access to children, was found guilty of multiple charges at Lewes Crown Court. Silvester’s roles […]
