Drug Dealing Suspect Arrested and Charged in Brighton
A man has been charged and remanded in custody following reports of drug dealing in the Regency area of Brighton. Officers initially arrested the 40-year-old man on May 10 on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug. After being bailed while further investigations were conducted, the man was re-arrested on […]
Peacehaven Driver Arrested for Drink-Driving After A26 Crash
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious collision near Newhaven on Sunday, September 29. The incident occurred on the A26 at South Heighton around 6:30am and involved two vehicles: a black Audi A3 and a black Kia Sorento. Emergency services were quickly on the scene to attend to those involved. The […]
Two Crawley Sisters Jailed for £80,000 Perfume Theft Spree at Gatwick
Two sisters from Crawley have been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after a ten-month conspiracy to steal high-value perfumes and cosmetics from duty-free stores at London Gatwick Airport. Georgina Epitropou, 42, and Laura Epitropou, 45, carried out their thefts between November 2021 and September 2022 by booking internal UK flights to […]
Man Charged with Three Counts of Rape After Crawley Incident
A 31-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of rape following an incident in Crawley over the weekend. Police responded to a report of the rape of a woman in the Broadfield Barton area of Crawley shortly after 4am on Saturday, 21 September. The victim was located safely and is now receiving support from […]
Claus for a Cause! Brighton’s Santa Bus Rolls In for Charity This Christmas
Christmas may seem far off, but at Brighton & Hove Buses, preparations have been in full swing for several months as the city gets ready to welcome back the much-loved Santa Bus. Proudly known as the UK’s largest Santa Bus operation, this festive favourite is set to bring holiday cheer to the streets once again, […]
Further Appeal Issued After Brighton Beach Rape and Assault Incident
Sussex Police have issued a renewed identity appeal following a report of rape and sexual assault on Brighton beach in the early hours of September 8. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. between Brighton’s two iconic piers. The two victims, who are known to one another, are currently receiving support from specialist officers. On Thursday, […]
Police and Partners Target Summer Crime Increase in Barnham and Chichester
Police, in collaboration with multiple agencies, launched a full day of action on Monday (23 September) to address serious violence and anti-social behaviour in Barnham and Chichester. Operation Parkside was conducted alongside Arun District Council, Chichester District Council, West Sussex County Council, NHS, Govia Thameslink Railway, British Transport Police, and other partners. The initiative focused […]
Three Arrested as Dispersal Order Imposed in Brighton’s City Centre
A dispersal order has been put in place in Brighton’s New Road and Pavilion Gardens following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. The order was authorised this afternoon (September 26) and will remain in effect until 2am on Friday, September 27. At that point, authorities will reassess the situation to determine whether the dispersal […]
Sussex Photography Jacy Wilkes Shortlisted for British Photography Award
Sussex-based photographer Jacy Wilkes has been nominated for a second consecutive British Photography Award, this time for her powerful self-portrait, Walls Defrosting. The image, part of her ongoing research into the visual representation of emotional trauma, has earned her a place in the highly competitive ‘Self Portrait’ category of the renowned awards. Jacy Wilkes […]
Man Jailed After Crawley Stabbing Incident
Sussex Police were called to reports of a man armed with a knife at Dalewood Gardens at around 6:40 p.m. on 5 February. Upon arrival, officers found a 46-year-old man from Crawley suffering from a stab wound. He was immediately taken to hospital for treatment. The court heard that the attacker, Louis Munorrah, stabbed the […]
