British Airways Flight Makes Emergency Return to London Gatwick
A British Airways flight from London to Port Louis, Mauritius, was forced to return to London Gatwick after declaring an emergency mid-flight. Flight #BA2065, a Boeing 777-200ER, departed from London Gatwick on time at 9pm but had to turn around approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes into the journey. While cruising at 33,000 feet over […]
Man Found Dead in Worthing Car Park After Welfare Concerns
Sussex Police were called to Eriswell Road car park in Worthing after concerns were raised for a man’s welfare on Wednesday, October 2. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 36-year-old man from Lancing who was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The emergency call was made around 2:55 p.m., prompting a swift emergency services response. Despite […]
Hastings Man Convicted of Brutal Assault on Elderly Pensioner
A Hastings man has been convicted of violently assaulting a 77-year-old pensioner, leaving him with serious injuries. Joseph Charlott, 22, of Deepdene Gardens, Hastings, appeared at Lewes Crown Court, where a jury found him guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, assaulting an emergency worker, possession of an offensive weapon, and criminal damage. The […]
Three Vans Destroyed in Littlehampton Marina Arson
Police are appealing for witnesses after an arson attack at Littlehampton Marina destroyed multiple vehicles in the early hours of Tuesday morning (October 15). At around 12:14 am, fire crews were called to the scene after a fire broke out in the yard. Three vans were completely destroyed, and two other vehicles sustained significant damage […]
Woman Arrested After Stabbing Leaves Bexhill Man Fighting for Life
Emergency services rushed to Windsor Road, Bexhill, on Monday afternoon following reports of a stabbing. Paramedics treated a 35-year-old man at the scene for knife injuries to his chest before transporting him to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition. A 23-year-old woman from Bexhill has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm […]
Lewes Bonfire Night Travel Disruptions: What You Need to Know
Emergency services and other organisations are urging the public to be aware of significant road closures and changes to train services ahead of this year’s Lewes Bonfire Night celebrations. These measures are part of a coordinated effort to ensure the event runs safely and smoothly, as tens of thousands of visitors are expected to flock […]
Man Charged After Damaging Bus and Indecent Exposure in Brighton
A 57-year-old man has been charged following an incident in Brighton, where a bus was damaged, and he was reported to have exposed himself in public. Phillip Murphy, of Selsfield Drive, was arrested by police on Western Road, near Western Terrace, at around 5:50 PM on October 6, after officers responded to reports of criminal […]
Man Charged with Intent to Supply Class A Drugs in Hove
A 28-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being charged with possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply, following a proactive operation by Sussex Police in Hove. The incident occurred on Friday, October 4, when plain clothes officers from the Tactical Firearms Unit (TFU) noticed a taxi passenger acting suspiciously. The vehicle […]
Arrest Made Following Fatal Crash on A21
Sussex Police are urgently appealing for witnesses and information following a tragic collision on the A21 near Robertsbridge. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 10, at the John’s Cross roundabout. The collision involved a white Ford Transit van and a red Honda motorcycle. Tragically, the rider of […]
Six held in coke boat raids after £40m Sussex beach find
Six men have been arrested across England in connection with the seizure of half a tonne of cocaine, valued at £40 million, discovered on a beach in West Sussex. The arrests were part of an extensive National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation into the large-scale drug importation. Today, a 39-year-old suspect was apprehended at Luton Airport. […]
