Joseph Eubank Walks Free After Brighton Rape Trial
A man charged with two counts of rape near Brighton Palace Pier has been acquitted after a jury returned a not-guilty verdict. The case centred around an incident that occurred on the evening of 16 July 2022. A then-16-year-old girl reported being raped close to the iconic pier in Brighton. Following her report, specialist officers […]
76-Year-Old Charged with Historic Sexual Offences in Hastings
A 76-year-old man has been charged with historic sexual offences in Hastings, Sussex Police have confirmed. Keith Chaplin, formerly an electrician of Kingsley Close, St Leonards, faces four charges following an investigation by the Hastings Community Investigation team. The charges include one count of indecent assault on a boy under the age of 16 and […]
Seagull Caught “Wing-ing” It on London-Bound Train!
A seagull was spotted boarding a London-bound train at Hastings station this afternoon (Tuesday, September 24), much to the surprise of passengers. The cheeky bird was captured on video by Paul Bromley, a Community Rail line officer at Southeast Communities Rail Partnership, as it casually wandered through the carriage alongside unsuspecting commuters. In the amusing […]
Two Men Jailed for Violent Burglary in Seaford
A group of offenders from London have been sentenced following a violent burglary at a property in Seaford. The burglary occurred on 7 January at a home in Coxwell Close. Police reported that two men, Remy Cadoret and Romeo Dankwa, along with a 15-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, forced their way […]
Brighton Lifeboat Crew Finds Dolphin Companions
In what was expected to be a routine training session, Brighton RNLI volunteers were treated to a remarkable experience when a playful pod of dolphins joined them on their way back to Brighton Marina. The crew had spent their Saturday morning conducting vital rescue training drills with the Saltdean Swim & Surf Club, perfecting essential […]
Train of Success: Brighton Becomes ‘Blyton’ in Tribute to Young Paralympian
In a heartwarming tribute to one of Britain’s youngest Paralympic stars, Brighton station has officially been renamed ‘Blyton’ to celebrate the incredible achievements of 14-year-old Bly Twomey. The temporary name change honors her outstanding performance at the 2024 Paralympic Games, where she secured two bronze medals in table tennis, alongside her teammate Fliss Pickard. From […]
Motorcyclist Injured in Seaford Road Hit-and-Run
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was involved in a serious hit-and-run collision outside Foxhole Farm on Seaford Road on September 1 at 4:55 pm. The motorcyclist, who sustained serious injuries in the crash, was taken to hospital for treatment. The vehicle involved in the incident is described as a black Ford […]
Three Teens in Custody After Knife Threat in Patcham
Sussex Police have arrested three teenagers following an altercation in Wilmington Parade, Patcham on Monday evening (September 23). A teenager was reportedly threatened with a knife during the incident. Two 16-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and for possession of a Class B drug. One of […]
Eastbourne Resident Receives 20-Year Sentence for Child Rape
Keith Williams, 60, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the rape and sexual abuse of a young girl in Sussex. The abuse, which occurred over several years, was reported to Sussex Police in May 2020 after the victim confided in a family member. The girl, whose identity is protected, received support from […]
Six-Month Sentence for Man Who Attacked Brighton Volunteers and Police Officers
A Brighton man has been sentenced to six months in prison after a series of violent assaults against housing support workers, church volunteers, and police officers. Brian Spring, 48, launched a string of attacks in two separate incidents, first targeting volunteers at a church in Kemp Town before later assaulting staff at a sheltered housing […]
