Appeal Launched Following Daylight Robbery on George Street, Hove
Sussex Police have released CCTV images following a robbery at Vodafone in Hove on May 24. Four suspects fled toward Goldstone Villas. Witnesses are urged to come forward
Sussex Police Appeal: Do You Recognise This Man Linked to Woodlands Lane Disturbance?
Sussex Police are appealing for public assistance in identifying a man connected to a series of criminal incidents on Woodlands Lane, Chichester, on the morning of Wednesday, 7 May 2025. Incident Details Date/Time: Between 8.30am and 9am, Wednesday, 7 May Location: Woodlands Lane, Chichester Crimes Reported: Multiple vehicles damaged A woman reportedly assaulted Police Statement […]
Brighton Collision on Freshfield Road Leaves Driver Critically Injured
A Brighton Freshfield Road collision on May 22 has left a 62-year-old woman critically injured. Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses.
Teen Sentenced Over Hailsham Stabbing Death of Billy Ripley
Rhys Hedges, 17, from Hellingly, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of 20-year-old Billy Ripley during a confrontation in Hailsham, East Sussex. The sentencing took place at Lewes Crown Court on Friday, May 23, following the lifting of reporting restrictions due to the […]
A Haunting Hit: Ghost Walk of the Lanes Unveils Brighton’s Spine-Chilling Past
Think you know Brighton? Think again. Beneath the vibrant seaside charm and bustling nightlife lies a ghostly underbelly — one brought to life in The Ghost Walk of the Lanes, a theatrically immersive tour peeling back the city’s haunted history. This 70-minute walking tour, led by the flamboyant and eerie Jasper the Ghost Walker, […]
Sussex Police Investigating Arson, Harassment and Weapon Offences at Brighton Council Depot
Sussex Police has confirmed it is actively investigating a series of serious offences linked to Brighton and Hove City Council’s Hollingdean depot, dating from 2023 to 2025. The offences under scrutiny include criminal damage, possession of offensive weapons, harassment, arson, and other serious criminal matters. The ongoing investigation has been formally named Operation Senate. Some […]
Brighton Man Jailed for Rape, Strangulation, and Coercive Abuse Against Teen Victim
Zaine Reid Sentenced to Seven Years for Harrowing Campaign of Abuse A Brighton man has been jailed for a series of violent and coercive offences, including rape and strangulation, following the sustained abuse of a teenage woman throughout much of 2024. Zaine Reid, 20, of no fixed address, was sentenced to seven years in prison […]
Police Hunt Robbery Gang After Vodafone Store Targeted in Daylight Raid
Four masked men robbed a Vodafone store in Bexhill in broad daylight, stealing electronics worth tens of thousands. Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses.
Lightning Strike Sparks House Fire in Fittleworth as 94-Year-Old Resident Escapes Unharmed
Emergency services remain at the scene of a house fire in School Close, Fittleworth, believed to have been caused by a lightning strike during this afternoon’s stormy weather. Key Details: Location: School Close, Fittleworth, West Sussex Cause: Suspected lightning strike Casualties: None — 94-year-old occupant confirmed safe Response: West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service […]
Sussex Police Confirm Alleged Rape in Bognor’s Hotham Park Did Not Occur
Sussex Police have confirmed that an alleged rape reported to have taken place in Hotham Park, Bognor Regis, last month did not occur following a thorough investigation. The allegation was initially made by a woman who contacted officers claiming she had been raped overnight between April 20 and 21 in the vicinity of the town’s […]
