Unattended Clothes Spark Major Sea and Air Search Along Eastbourne Coast
An extensive sea, air, and shoreline search was launched on Saturday afternoon off the coast of Eastbourne after unattended clothing raised fears that someone may have entered the water. At 12:29pm, Solent Coastguard received a report about clothing found abandoned west of Eastbourne, triggering immediate concern for a possible missing person at sea. Lifeboat and […]
Brighton Man to Reappear in Court Over Sussex Rape Allegation
A 23-year-old man from Brighton is set to appear in court this week charged with the rape of a woman in Sussex. Jaden Standing, formerly of Bamford Close, Brighton, faces one count of rape following an investigation into an alleged incident that occurred in July 2024. The victim, whose identity is protected for legal reasons, […]
Sussex Police Chief Jo Shiner Awarded King’s Police Medal in Birthday Honours
Chief Constable Jo Shiner has been awarded the King’s Police Medal (KPM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List, marking more than three decades of distinguished service across three UK police forces. Jo Shiner, who became the first female Chief Constable of Sussex Police in July 2020, was recognised for her 32-year career of operational excellence, […]
County Lines Drug Dealer Jailed After Sussex Police Crack Down on Horsham ‘Milky’ Network
A County Lines drug dealer who ran a Class A supply operation in Horsham has been jailed, following a targeted investigation by Sussex Police. Joseph Sseruwo, 31, of Peabody Avenue, Pimlico, played a key role in operating the so-called ‘Milky’ drugs line, which was trafficking crack cocaine and heroin into the West Sussex town. He […]
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Crashes After Take-Off from Ahmedabad — Flight Was Bound for Gatwick Airport
A passenger jet bound for London Gatwick Airport has crashed into a residential neighbourhood shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, western India. The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was operating as Air India Flight AI171, with 242 people on board — including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 […]
Sussex Police Officer Ryan Busby Charged with Sexual Assault Involving Four Women
A serving Sussex Police officer has been charged with four counts of sexual assault by touching, following an investigation into allegations involving four women. PC Ryan Busby, aged 25, is accused of carrying out the alleged offences while off duty on 20 December 2024. All four women are understood to be known to him personally. […]
Man Arrested After Rolling Pin Attack in Worthing Town Centre
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm following a violent late-night assault in Worthing town centre. Sussex Police were called to Montague Street at approximately 11.30pm on Sunday, 1 June, after receiving reports that a man had been attacked with a rolling pin. Emergency services arrived at the scene, where […]
Brighton Man Sentenced to Over Four Years After Machete Threat and Drug Charges
A 21-year-old man from Brighton has been jailed for over four years after threatening two people with a machete in broad daylight and being convicted of multiple drug offences. Theo Van Der Vlugt, of Washington Street, Brighton, was first arrested on 17 January in connection with a Class A drug supply investigation. He was released […]
Crawley Man Charged with Multiple Shoplifting Offences from Co-Op in Maidenbower
A 32-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of thefts from the Co-Op store in Maidenbower, Crawley. Simon Rogers-Davis, of Lucas Close, Maidenbower, faces seven counts of shoplifting and is due to appear before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 18 July 2025. He has been released on bail under strict conditions that prohibit […]
Cyclist Seriously Injured in Hove Collision as Police Launch Operation Snowbeach
A 36-year-old cyclist has been seriously injured following a late-night crash in Hove, prompting a police investigation and urgent appeal for witnesses. Emergency services were called to the junction of Church Road and Grand Avenue at approximately 11.35pm on Sunday, 8 June, after reports of a collision between a blue Kia Sportage and a black […]