Concerns over crime and anti-social behaviour in Newhaven have prompted the launch of a multi-agency team to tackle the issues involved. Organised by Lewes district police commander Inspector Ed Ripley and supported by other professionals, the problem-solving pilot scheme went live this week. Working out of Saxon House, Newhaven, the […]
Update on last weekend’s Operation Blitz activity
Operation Blitz on 03/08/2019 started at the Malling Fields recreation ground at around 7.45pm, where historically there have been issues with anti-social behaviour, however, on this evening the park was empty and there were no issues seen. At around 8.15pm the Police patrol arrived at Normansal Park, Seaford, where there […]
Operation Crackdown
Did you know you can report anti-social driving, including speeding, and mobile phone use whilst driving to Police at Operation Crackdown? If you have the vehicle registration number, time and date of the incident please report to http://www.operationcrackdown.org/ Community SpeedWatch (CSW) is also currently recruiting volunteer coordinators and operators in Seaford, Newhaven, […]
Lewes Police response to bike thefts and ASB – UPDATE
Following ongoing work alongside NeighbourHood First, and increasing high visibility PCSO patrols around the Pumptrack in Newhaven to tackle issues, police are pleased to report they have seen a decrease in youth related ASB and bike thefts from the park. To continue this positive result they are also pleased to […]
83 arrests made in summer crackdown on drink and drug-drivers
A builder who crashed his van into a wall is among 83 motorists arrested during a summer crackdown on drink and drug-drivers. Surrey Police and Sussex Police run a dedicated campaign every summer and Christmas when social occasions are typically at their peak. The main aims are to raise awareness […]
Update on last weekend’s Operation Blitz activity
Last weekend’s Operation Blitz was made up of Officers from Lewes Prevention; PC Holt and PCSOs Collins, Hart and Willson. The weekend saw eventful evenings for the Blitz team; with taskings and a number of calls across the district. Friday evening’s target areas were a split between Seaford, Lewes and […]
Thank You To All Volunteers
National Volunteers’ Week celebrates the wonderful contribution of volunteers across Britain and is an ideal opportunity to thank volunteers for the hard work they have delivered over the last year. This week they are showcasing some great volunteers and their contribution whether they are Special Constables, police staff volunteers or […]
Lewes Depot Burglary – re-appeal for information
Police are re-appealing for information following the burglary and removal of a safe from The Depot cinema in Lewes. The building was broken into at some time between 12 midnight and 3.30am on Good Friday, April 19. Whoever was responsible appears to have spent a significant amount of time inside […]
Protect your van and tools reminder
Following a few reports of van breaks across local areas, Police are reminding van owners to review their security. Having your car or van broken into and losing your things to thieves can be very distressing, especially if it is your livelihood. Don’t leave your van open to thieves, please […]
Recruitment
Have you considered a career with Sussex Police? Recruitment opens for contact handlers on 3 May 2019 and for Police Officers on 17 June 2019. We are offering special recruitment tours of our contact, command and control centre throughout May. Meet our dedicated staff, ask questions and get a real […]
Motorcyclist killed in collision on A27 at Wilmington
A motorcyclist died when his machine was in collision with two other vehicles on the A27 at Wilmington on Thursday evening (April 18). The 63-year-old man from Eastbourne was travelling west towards Lewes at 6.36pm when the collision, also involving a black Vauxhall Astra and a white Nissan Primestar, occurred. […]
Teenager sentenced over Seaford stabbing
A teenager who stabbed a man in the street on Christmas Eve has been convicted in court. Jordan Novis has been sentenced to six years’ detention in a Young Offender Institution following the incident in Seaford on 24 December. He originally denied possessing an offensive weapon (a knife) in public […]
Recruitment For Police Community Support Officers
We’re hiring more Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and we want you to join us. As the key link with communities across Sussex, our PCSOs are great communicators who can provide reassurance and leadership. You’ll get a good starting salary, opportunities for progression and the satisfaction that comes from helping […]
Lewes Asb Op Blitz Update
Update from Friday 8th and Saturday 9th March. Op Blitz weekend team was formed of four PCSO’s from Lewes C section, patrols covered the areas in and around Lewes, with costal patrols extended through Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford. Friday evening started with a few reports of youths causing a disturbance […]