Two arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and blackmail
Two men were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and blackmail after a man was imprisoned in a garage in Crawley.A spokesman for Sussex Police said the 23-year-old victim was taken to the garage at the...
View ArticleUPDATE; Drivers advised to avoid area after major West Sussex road is closed...
A major West Sussex road has been closed this morning (Tuesday March 10) following an accident involving two commercial vans and a car.The A24 near Horsham, has been closed northbound.There has been...
View ArticleVehicle thieves take camper van
Thieves stole a camper van and a car.A spokesman for Sussex Police said the van was taken from Apsley Court, Bewbush, overnight on Sunday (March 9).The Black Vauxhall Zafira was stolen from The Covey,...
View ArticleIntruders break into six garages
Six garages have been broken into.The break-ins in Milton Mount, Pound Hill, were reported to Sussex Police on March 8 and 9. A policespokesman said nothing was reported stolen.
View ArticleSat navs stolen from taxis
Thieves stole GPS navigation systems and cash from taxis. A Tom-Tom and loose change was stolen after a taxi was broken into in West Green Drive, West Green, overnight on Saturday (March 7), said...
View ArticlePothole car damages cost council more
The number of people who have successfully claimed compensation after their vehicles were damaged by potholes in Crawley has doubled.Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act showed that,...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sussex Police’s new way of working explained
Chief constable of Sussex Police, Giles York, announced a new policing model for the force yesterday (March 11).He said 1,000 jobs would be lost in the next five years in a bid to save £57million by...
View ArticleBicycle taken from Crawley garage
A hybrid bicycle was stolen following a garage break in.The dark grey Carerra Crossfire bike was reported stolen from Henderson Road, Broadfield, to Police on March 4. A spokesman for Sussex Police...
View ArticleWoman hurt after car crashes into ditch
A woman was taken to hospital following an accident in Horley which saw a car leave the road and land in a ditch.Emergency services were called to the accident in Balcombe Road at around 9.05pm on...
View ArticleCrawley Mayor raises Commonwealth Flag
The Commonwealth Flag was raised outside the Town Hall. Cllr Brenda Smith, the Mayor of Crawley, raised the flag to mark Commonwealth Day 2015 on Monday (March 9). A multi-faith service at Westminster...
View ArticlePublic’s surprise at lack of funding
I am often asked to speak to groups of people, individuals or the press. I have to remind myself that most people have not had contact with the children’s hospice environment and do not understand the...
View ArticleBike stolen after garage break ins
A mountain bike was stolen during a spate of garage break-ins.A dark metallic blue Pinnacle mountain bike was taken after garages were burgled in Burwash Road, Furnace Green from March 4 to 5, said...
View ArticleThree Horley men charged with causing grievous bodily harm
Three men have each been charged with causing grievous bodily harm (GBH).A man in his 20s was taken to East Surrey Hospital with serious injuries following an assault in Horley, said Surrey Police.A...
View ArticleCrawley man charged over assault
A Crawley man has been charged following an assault in Horley which left another man needing hospital treatment for head injuries.Garry Ronald Moss, 33, of Dunsfold Close, Gossops Green was charged...
View ArticleBurglar enters through patio door in Crawley
A burglar gained entry through a house’s patio door.A policespokesman said the break-in happened in Parkway, Pound Hill, between 6pm and 7pm on Saturday (March 7).
View ArticleCriminal damage arrest in Hailsham
Police in Hailsham have arrested a local man for criminal damage at the town’s medical centre.Officers on foot patrol in Hailsham town centre discovered that a wall at the side of the medical centre...
View ArticleHandbags stolen from cars in Crawley
Handbags were stolen after thieves broke into two vehicles.A policespokesman said a handbag was stolen from a vehicle in Stafford Road, Langley Green, between 6.15pm and 7pm on Friday (March 6).A...
View ArticleJewellery stolen in Crawley burglary
Police are appealing for witnesses after jewellery was stolen in a Crawley burglary.A home in Brantridge Road was raided by intruders between 6pm and 8.20pm on Wednesday last week (March 4).Among the...
View ArticleCrawley store to give away 200 £10 gift vouchers at relaunch
A Crawley store will give away 200 £10 gift vouchers at its relaunch.TK Maxx Crawley will relaunch on March 14, at 10am, to reveal ‘a brighter and more modern look giving customers an even better...
View ArticleCrawley van fire being treated as arson
A fire which destroyed a Transit van is being treated as arson. Firefighters were called to Copthorne Road, Copthorne, at around 10.15pm on Monday (March 9). The crews used breathing apparatus as they...
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