E-Bike Rider Hits 75-Year-Old Woman in Brighton, Police Investigate
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses and any information following a collision involving an e-bike rider and a pedestrian on Whitehawk Road, near the junction with Manor Road in Brighton. The incident occurred at around 5:15 pm on Saturday, October 19. The pedestrian, a 75-year-old woman, sustained injuries requiring hospital treatment, though she has since […]
Drunk Lorry Driver Jailed After Crashing in Family-Filled Pagham Holiday Park
A 50-year-old lorry driver has been sentenced to prison after crashing his vehicle in Pagham while intoxicated, sparking alarm among holidaymakers and nearby residents. Janis Rimovics, who was found to be over three times the legal alcohol limit, collided with a parked car before recklessly entering a bustling holiday park on a Saturday evening during […]
Sussex Pauses for Remembrance Sunday
Today, thousands of people across Sussex gathered for Remembrance Sunday 2024, honouring the lives lost in military service with parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, and moments of silence. At precisely 11 a.m., towns across the county paused for a unified two-minute silence, a solemn reflection on the sacrifices made by servicemen and women in conflicts past […]
Police Investigate Bognor Knife Incident
Police are seeking witnesses after a disturbance involving several young individuals on Hawthorn Road around 5pm on the 14th of October 2024. During the incident, a machete-style knife was discovered and subsequently recovered by officers. A woman walking her dog was observed picking up the knife before placing it back down. Authorities are eager to […]
Brighton Teen Jailed for Seven Years Over Knife Attack that Injured Three
A 17-year-old boy from Brighton has been sentenced to seven years of detention after injuring three people in a knife attack on Gardner Street in January. He appeared before Lewes Crown Court on November 6, where he received a four-year custodial sentence followed by three years on licence. Due to his age, his identity remains […]
Hooe A259 Crash: Four in Hospital After Serious Collision
Police are investigating a serious two-vehicle collision that resulted in the closure of a section of the A259 at Hooe for several hours. The incident occurred around 11:20am on Thursday, involving a black Range Rover and a grey Mercedes Sprinter. The Range Rover, traveling eastbound between Pevensey Roundabout and Little Common Roundabout, collided with the […]
Bognor Resident Sentenced for Sexual Communications with a 13-Year-Old
Bognor Man Convicted of Sexual Communications with a Child Bognor Regis, UK – Sacha Dixey, 47, has been found guilty of engaging in sexual communications with a child. The conviction follows a detailed investigation by Sussex Police. Between 10 November 2021 and 22 November 2021, Dixey interacted with a profile of a 13-year-old girl on […]
46 Treated, Four Arrested During Eventful Lewes Bonfire 2024
Sussex Police and local emergency services have expressed their gratitude to everyone involved in making Lewes Bonfire Night 2024 a resounding success. Despite higher attendance than last year, with an estimated 40,000 revelers, the event unfolded safely and smoothly, with most crowds dispersing by midnight into November 6. The Lewes Bonfire celebrations, known for their […]
Lewes Bonfire 2024: A Night of Tradition, Fire, and Spectacle
The annual Lewes Bonfire Night celebration once again lit up the skies and streets of Lewes on November 5, 2024. Renowned as the UK’s most famous Bonfire Night event, thousands of visitors and locals gathered to experience a night of mesmerizing parades, vibrant fireworks displays, and the city’s unique, deeply historical traditions commemorating […]
The Role of the Sussex Man in One of the UK’s Largest Cocaine Busts of 2023
In a significant breakthrough for law enforcement, Staffordshire Police have successfully disrupted a major cocaine supply chain, resulting in the conviction of three men found with £10 million worth of drugs. The regional organised crime unit (ROCU) led the operation, which apprehended the suspects following a meticulously coordinated stakeout in Sutton Coldfield on April 10. […]
