Local News From the Seaford Newhaven and Peacehaven area
This message has been sent to us by the police expressing their concern about motorcyclists. View shocking footage that shows the significant risks associated with antisocial riding here It has been re-released as police remind motorcyclists: they welcome careful and considerate riding, but will deal robustly with anyone who compromises road […]
At 4am on Saturday 20th March, emergency services were called to the seafront on Cornwall Avenue, Peacehaven after a 21 year old local woman had been found lying there with serious injuries. The woman had called the ambulance services herself telling them she had fallen. She was soon after taken […]
We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Blessing Olusegun, a much-loved and popular 21-year-old woman and business student from South London. In September 2020, Blessing spent a week in Bexhill in East Sussex working as a carer. At 6.20am on Friday 18 September the body of a woman […]
POLICE performance on stop and searches, rural policing and rape convictions were challenged at the final meeting of the Sussex Police and Crime Panel ahead of May’s elections. The Police and Crime Commissioner faced questions at the meeting on Friday, March 12, where she also presented an update on her […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that the Conservative Government is making available over £130 million to tackle serious violent crime – including murder and knife crime – in the coming year. Sussex Police will receive £514,500 of part of this extra funding, as one of the 18 areas […]
Each week, targeted ASB patrols head out across the district to known areas, and areas of ASB, behaviour or driving, reported by your communities. Call 07989188960 between 1600-2200 each Friday and Saturday if you witness, or are victim to anti-social behaviour (ASB), and report directly to officers on the ground, out targeting […]
The National ANPR Portfolio Office are looking to get your thoughts around the use of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) in Sussex. ANPR technology is used by police forces across the UK –including Sussex to help detect, deter and disrupt criminality, including organised crime groups and terrorists. The registration plate […]
It’s National Apprenticeship Week and Sussex Police would like to celebrate all their hard working and dedicated student officers and police staff. Currently they have 174 student officers studying for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA). The course is a three-year workplace learning programme that prepares new recruits to become […]
Their dedicated Rural Crime Team (RCT) is tackling this devastating crime by working closely with partner agencies, gathering intelligence and highlighting crime prevention among the dog owning community. Reports of dog theft are thankfully relatively low in Sussex but police do ask dog owners to take necessary steps to keep them […]
The Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) and DriveSmart, Surrey are launching ‘Is it worth the risk?’ road safety campaign from today (Monday 1 February) which coincides with the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s month of action against using a mobile phone behind the wheel. Using a mobile phone while driving is […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that Sussex Police has been bolstered by an additional 129 officers since the Government launched the major police recruitment drive over a year ago. Since the launch of the Government’s recruitment campaign one year ago, a total of 6,620 extra officers have joined […]
A new police unit has been launched to track and catch dangerous and wanted criminals using the Sussex roads network. The Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU) will carry out disruption and enforcement operations on roads across the county, targeting those involved in serious, organised and violent crime. The SEU, a mix […]
Since February 2020, Assistant Chief Constable Dave Miller( pictured) has been leading Operation Apollo, Surrey Police and Sussex Police’s Covid-19 response. He is also Chair of the Sussex Resilience Forum; a multi-agency partnership including local authorities, emergency services, the NHS, volunteers and other key agencies which prepares, responds to and […]
Police in Sussex took enforcement action against those found to be blatantly breaching the government’s Covid-19 regulations over the first weekend of the country’s third national lockdown. The force issued 45 Fixed Penalty Notices (fines) to people across the county were found to have willfully disregarded the rules. Officers were […]
As Chief Constable of Sussex Police, I wanted to take this opportunity to send you my Season’s Greetings and best wishes for the festive period, while acknowledging that 2020 has been a testing year for us all. This year, everyone has had to adapt to hugely challenging situations, and make […]
This week, and in the lead up to Christmas, additional stop checks are being carried out across the district by officer, checking for motorists that are driving whilst under the influence, of alcohol or drugs. Already this week there have been two arrests for drink/drug driving. One for driving with […]
More concerning scams but it is important that defences don’t slip when we may be distracted. Officers from Seaford Neighbourhood Policing Team have been out all this week sharing advice, following a significant increase in fraud/scams being reported from Seaford and Seahaven residents. Scam police and bank callers is the […]
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Bishopstone near Seaford on Wednesday morning (2 December). A red Nissan Micra and dark coloured Hyudai Getz collided on the A259 Buckle Bypass at the junction with Marine Parade at about 7.20am. Emergency services attended the scene. The driver of one of the vehicles, a woman […]
A Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers launches today (1 December), as police strive to protect the public and deal robustly with offenders. Drink and drug-driving destroys lives. It is one of the most common causes of collisions which result in death or serious injury. While the vast majority of […]
Two speeding drivers who caused a horrific crash which seriously injured a mother and her two children have been convicted in court. Daish Jaggers and Joshua Knevett had been racing each other on the A26 at Beddingham, travelling well in excess of the national speed limit and contravening double white […]
To apply click here. During this round of recruitment, the final opportunity for this year, applications will be sought for cohorts to join the force in late 2021 as part of a three-year programme where they will study for a degree in professional policing practice while undertaking their training. The […]
At this time of year there is often an increase in anti-social behaviour, which can distress and worry many residents. Additional Officers will be deployed on ASB targeting patrols, Op Blitz this Friday and Saturday- call 07989188960 between 1600-2200 (both Friday and Saturday) to report ASB directly to officers out […]
Sussex Police Chief Constable Jo Shiner is looking for new postcard designs to use when writing to children and young people, and is inviting Sussex’s under 18s to come up with the designs. As well as having their design printed on a postcard, the three winners will be invited to […]
Officers have seen an increase in reports of the thefts during the past month, including in Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill. Toyota and Honda vehicles have been targeted in particular. Chief Inspector Di Lewis, district commander for Eastbourne and Lewes, said: “We are urging people to take extra precautions around their […]
Sussex Police and Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) are encouraging road users to share the roads responsibly in the latest campaign to reduce death and injury on roads across the county. Operation VRU (Vulnerable Road Users) is taking place throughout November with a view to educate and advise on road […]
Sussex’s Chief Constable has described a string of Covid19 breaches over the weekend as ‘disappointing and selfish’. As England prepares for a second lockdown, Jo Shiner said police enforcement activity would be stepped up to address the behaviour of people knowingly breaking the rules in the coming days and weeks to […]
Sussex Police have a few pointers for Trick and Treat. Hallowe’en has become an increasingly popular celebration over the past few years for children, families and young people especially, but it is important not to have fun at the expense of others. This year the Police are asking members of […]
The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners has launched a national road safety survey to help inform the Home Office’s review of roads policing and any future plans for enforcement. They know this is a top priority for Sussex residents, and Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne wants to make […]
Sent on behalf of the Sussex Police and Crime PanelOngoing efforts to address an increase in reported rural and business crime across Sussex were reviewed by a scrutiny panel on Friday 25th September. Sussex Police and Crime Panel heard how the number of rural incidents reported to Sussex Police had […]
Do you recognise these two cycles? The black and red Carrera Virtuoso road cycle (above) and the red and yellow Voodoo Hoodoo Mountain bike (below) were left near the scene when would-be thieves ran off having failed to steal a quad bike and a lawn tractor from a barn off […]
If you see or hear anything the police need to know about, or have any information about any incident please contact them online, or call 101. Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org You can also visit the website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find […]
From today (Monday, August 24), Seaford Police Station and Lewes Police Station will revert to public opening hours of 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. The Sussex Police front office in Newhaven remains closed at this time. Seaford and Lewes police stations will no longer deal with enquiries relating to […]
Operation Blitz is a designated ASB patrol, and an on-going drive, each Friday and Saturday night between 4pm-10pm in which officers from the Lewes district Prevention team take to the streets in areas which have seen an increase in Anti Social Behaviour crimes, or youth related ASB, along with areas […]
After a spell of very hot weather and the likelihood of storm clouds looming on the horizon, roads policing officers in Sussex are warning drivers to be ready for potentially treacherous conditions when the rain arrives. Chief Inspector Michael Hodder from the Surrey and Sussex Roads Policing Unit said: “Experience […]
At 10.55am on Monday (10 August) police were called to a crash involving an HGV lorry and a broken down security van transporting a prisoner. All three occupants of the security van suffered injuries. The prisoner – a 29-year-old man – sustained a head injury and remains in hospital in […]
Following the Home Office announcement that Sussex Police is on track to achieve its first year Government funded uplift targets, today (Wednesday 05 August) the force launches its latest recruitment drive for those who wish to become police officers through the police constable degree apprenticeship entry route. Seeking those who […]
ndependent analysis of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) issued by police under the Coronavirus (Covid-19) regulations shows a low overall rate in fines issued nationally with young men receiving the biggest proportion. It also shows black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) people were issued with an FPN at a rate 1.6 […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that Sussex Police will receive £893,366 in extra funding as part of the Government’s £25 million Safer Streets Fund – delivering on a key Conservative manifesto commitment. The Safer Streets Fund forms part of the Government’s concerted action to tackle crime, and aims […]
Police searching for Jack Davies are now offering a reward for information leading to his arrest. Davies, 26, from Seaford, was involved in an altercation in Oxford Street, Brighton, on Thursday (11 June) where he sustained a serious injury for which he was taken to hospital. Davies left hospital before […]
Following a meeting with Sussex Police Maria Caulfield MP has thanked them for their hard work and welcomed good news on a number of local issues, as the Home Secretary visits Sussex Police HQ. During the meeting Maria Caulfield MP was updated on policing matters in Sussex including: the Rural […]
Police are encouraging people visiting pubs and bars reopening this weekend to enjoy themselves but to act responsibly. Saturday (4 July) will see many venues reopening across Sussex, with people being able to drink and socialise for the first time in months. Superintendent Graham Barnett said: “We want everyone to […]
In the past week reports have been received of large gatherings and anti-social behaviour across the county. Following these incidents dispersal orders have been put in place where needed. Police are asking the residents and visitors in Sussex to take responsibility and to consider the potential impact on others when […]
Operation Blitz is a designated ASB patrol, and an on-going drive, each Friday and Saturday night between 4pm-10pm in which officers from the Lewes district Prevention team take to the streets in areas which have seen an increase in ASB crimes, or youth related ASB, along with areas which have […]
Jo Shiner has been formally announced as the new Chief Constable of Sussex Police, following a unanimous decision by the county’s Police and Crime Panel to approve the appointment by Katy Bourne, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner. She takes up the post on July 11. Here she sets out her […]
Some disturbing news from the local Police – please help with any information regarding the described incident:- Criminal damage and attempt arson in Newhaven, STREET SURGERY TOMORROW FOR RESIDENTS Following the below incident, agencies from Saxon House we will be holding a Street Surgery in First Avenue tomorrow Friday 12th June […]
Police are reminding all road users to drive and ride responsibly, after more than 800 speeding offences were detected over the bank holiday weekend. Officers were deployed across Surrey and Sussex to provide education and enforcement as part of the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s bi-annual speed campaign, and in response […]
Your Op Blitz (ASB patrols) teams are out again this Friday and Saturday across the Lewes district, and Seahavens. Please call 07989188960 between 4-10 pm to report any ASB across the district during the times given. Op Blitz patrols are in addition to regular patrols of your towns and villages, […]
Operation Blitz is a designated ASB patrol, and an on-going drive, each Friday and Saturday night between 4pm-10pm (during the Spring months, and in addition to weekly patrols across the district), in which officers from the Lewes district Prevention team take to the streets in areas which have seen an […]
Police across Sussex will focus on their core role of preventing and detecting crime and protecting the most vulnerable, as people enjoy new freedom to spend more time outside. Changes were made by the Government earlier this week to moderate stringent lockdown rules, in place to reduce the spread of […]