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 […]
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 […]
With the announcement of 348 fines having been issued across the county for breaches of new public health regulations, Sussex Police confirms enforcement is the absolute last resort. Deputy Chief Constable Jo Shiner said: “We empathise with the public and understand how difficult it is at this time. We will […]
This weekend’s phone number is:- 07989188960 Please use the above number/s to contact the team direct to report anti-social behaviour between the hours of 4pm and 10pm on Friday and Saturday. This phone number/s should not be used to report any other crime or incident. To report crime and incidents please contact us online, email […]
‘Thank you’ is Sussex Police’s message to the public after the four-day Easter weekend as our communities overwhelmingly followed the government’s Covid-19 advice. While the vast majority of local residents followed government advice and stayed at home, officers had to issue more than 100 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) across the […]
The patrols began in Peacehaven where they first attended the Meridian Centre where all was in order, however, they did have to give words of advice to a small group in the park by the entrance due to social distancing. They then headed over to the Big Park where they […]
Despite the high temperatures last weekend, many people in Sussex followed governmentadvice to stay home, help protect the NHS and save lives. Superintendent Graham Barnett said last week: “We were pleased to see that most of the public had listened to our appeals to stay home and avoid travelling to places […]
A man who repeatedly spat at officers while claiming to be infected with coronavirus has been jailed. The Crown Prosecution Service authorised Peter Davy, 65, unemployed of Albion Street, Brighton, to be charged with three counts of assaulting an emergency worker; using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with […]
The Chief Constable has praised hundreds of members of the public who have come forward to offer their services to support the county’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. Following a call for support last week, more than 580 members of the public have expressed an interest in becoming a police […]
Please take a few minutes to read this statement from our Chief Constable relating to matters of security at this difficult time:- “Our policing services are still delivering safety for you whenever you need them,” says Chief Constable Giles York Sussex Police is working with its partners in an enormous […]
Surrey and Sussex Police are continuing to plan ahead during this period of dealing with Covid 19. In particular They are looking at contingencies in case resources reduce or if they need additional specific skills and experience. As such they are creating a database of retired Police Officers, Specials and […]
Operation Sceptre starts next week; a national campaign which takes place twice a year, supporting the work Sussex Police carry out all year to ensure residents and communities are safe from knife crime. The campaign will be a mix of targeted operational activities, and educational activities, aimed at removing unwanted […]
This weekend’s mobile number remains the same: 07989 188960 This week’s hours remain the same: 1600:-2200 – outside of these times please continue to contact us online or report to 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency. Update from last weekend Last weekend’s Operation Blitz ASB patrol. Friday began with the team heading […]
This weekend’s phone number/s is: 07989188960 Please use the above number/s to contact the police patrol direct to report anti-social behaviour between the hours of 4pm and 10pm on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th March This is a direct line to the police to only report anti-social incidents to officers on patrol so that they […]
This weekend’s Operation Blitz times return to 1800-0000, the contact number remains the same 07989188960 Your Lewes Prevention Team covers all areas of Lewes, Ringmer, right up to Wivelsfield and surrounds; as well as down through the coast, including Telscombe Cliffe, Peacehaven, Seaford and Newhaven. Operation Blitz is a designated ASB […]
The Chief Constable of Sussex Police has announced he will be stepping down after more than 30 years’ service. Giles York QPM has been the most senior police officer in the county since 2014. Mr York has been a leading light nationally in promoting equality in the policing locally and […]
For those who have not yet seen, or read the quarterly Lewes Police newsletter this can be found by clicking here. Your Lewes Prevention Team covers all areas of Lewes, Ringmer, right up to Wivelsfield and surrounds; as well as down through the coast, including Telscombe Cliffe, Peacehaven, Seaford and […]
Demands by Maria Caulfield MP to give Sussex Police officers more protection in and out of the job through a Police Covenant moved a step closer to becoming reality as an eight-week consultation into the change got underway. Maria Caulfield MP campaigned for Government to introduce the Covenant – a […]
Please come along to meet your local officers, the nearest thing to an officer “on the beat” They are dedicated to serving our community, and want to hear about any problems you are having in the local area. They are particularly interested in hearing about youth anti-social behaviour, fraud, vehicle […]
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, Sussex Police will host its first Women in Policing careers evening on Thursday 5 March in the Arora Hotel, Crawley. This Women in Policing careers event will offer a safe space where women can build their networks and meet other women who currently […]
Please check your fences and gardens for broken panels, loose gates or potential entry points, following reported burglaries on the district where suspects have gained entry via insecure gardens. Give your fence and gates a good looking over, has the wind made for some easy access points? Check shed doors […]
The weekend of January 31st/ February 1st saw the team head out across a wet and windy district, with both foot and van patrols of areas in Ringmer, Barcombe, Chailey, Newick and Plumpton before heading to the coast. A call to the Blitz phone was received in the evening to […]
Following the Government’s announcement on 22 January about the police funding settlement 2020/21, Sussex PCC Katy Bourne is now able to consult with residents on a rise to your local precept (council tax contribution). She has launched a snap survey to find out how Sussex residents feel about a […]
Yesterday (Wednesday 22 January) PCC Katy Bourne welcomed the biggest funding boost for policing in a decade after the Government announced a £1.1billion increase. This means that Mrs Bourne is now in a position to consult with residents on how much they contribute locally to Sussex Police. She has launched […]
Burglars don’t want to be seen or heard and if they think they’ll be noticed by a neighbour or passer-by, they’ll probably move on. You’d think that it would be best to make a property less visible from the street, and to keep it hidden from prying eyes behind overgrown […]
Officers from various Police teams across the Lewes District, including northern villages, and down through our coastal towns, had yet another busy weekend, and week this week with 14 arrests made since Friday 17th January to Thursday 23rd. Offences include, public order offences, assault, 3 in for ABH (actual bodily […]
Police Forces across England and Wales will be carrying simultaneous speed enforcement campaigns for the coming weeks until the end of January. The Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) are supporting the January 2020 speed enforcement campaign, which is coordinated by The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC). The Sussex Safer Roads […]
PCSOs Willson, and Stainer continued their patrols across rural Northern villages on the Lewes district this week, following burglaries around farms, and rural businesses. With PCSOs visiting rural farm business offering crime prevention advice and support, as well as looking into any lines of enquiry. As well as securely locking […]
Sussex Police have recovered a body from the River Ouse at Newhaven. A member of the public alerted police at 9.41am on Friday (January 10) to the body of a man in the water at Denton Island. Sadly, police believe the body to be that of missing 33-year-old Anthony Knott […]
The victim who was stabbed in Monday evening’s fatal incident has been identified as Ollie Wells aged 18. Investigations are continuing.
