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Man Jailed for Blackmail in Sussex County Lines Investigation

A 56-year-old man has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of blackmail in connection with county lines drug dealing. James Sunderland, formerly of Merrimede Close, St Leonards, was convicted at Brighton Crown Court on 10 January following a detailed investigation by Sussex Police. The court heard that Sunderland played a […] Read more on www.Sussex.News

Cootham Assault: Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges

A man has been charged in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Cootham last Thursday, January 16. The incident took place at a residence on Pulborough Road, leaving three individuals injured. Sussex Police responded to reports at around 7:25 pm, finding a 30-year-old man, a 28-year-old man, and a 54-year-old woman with injuries […] Read more on www.Sussex.News

Family Escapes Blaze in Horsham, Losing Everything

Emergency services were deployed on Saturday evening to respond to a fire that engulfed a hardware store on Queen Street, Horsham. The blaze also affected a flat above the premises, where a family narrowly escaped with their children, managing to avoid injury but losing all their belongings in the process. Family Left with Nothing, But […] Read more on www.Sussex.News

Hove Man Released as Police Focus on New Leads in Brighton Death

Police are continuing to investigate the tragic death of a man at a property in Brighton on Thursday, January 16. Emergency services were called to Upper Hollingdean Road at around 10 am after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man. Christopher Fox, aged 41, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. His next […] Read more on www.Sussex.News

Search Continues for Missing Eastbourne Woman, 68

Police are continuing their search for 68-year-old Brigid, who has now been missing for 11 days. She was last seen at 9:52 a.m. on January 6, walking along the promenade near the Beach Deck in Eastbourne. Authorities are appealing to the public for information to help locate her. Last Known Movements Brigid was captured on […] Read more on www.Sussex.News

Lorry Driver Jailed After Being Five Times Over Alcohol Limit on M23

A lorry driver caught driving almost five times over the legal alcohol limit on the M23 has been sentenced to three months in prison. The incident, which posed significant risks to public safety, occurred in the early hours of January 11, south of Crawley. Dainius Juodis, 50, formerly of Grafton Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, was […] Read more on www.Sussex.News

Local Farmers Protest Tax Reform Threatening Family Farms in Sussex

Farmers across Sussex staged peaceful protests on Friday against proposed changes to inheritance tax on agricultural land, which they say could jeopardize the future of family farms and disrupt local food production. Separate convoys and gatherings took place, each aiming to raise public awareness of the issue. In Brighton, a group of farmers gathered at […] Read more on www.Sussex.News

Triple Stabbing in Cootham: Police Appeal for Witnesses

Police and emergency services were called to Pulborough Road, Cootham, near Storrington, at around 7:25 PM on Thursday, January 16, after reports of a stabbing involving three people. A 30-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman were treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to the hospital. While the woman’s injuries are not life-threatening, […] Read more on www.Sussex.News

Murder Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead in Brighton

Brighton police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a deceased man at a property on Upper Hollingdean Road. Emergency services responded to a welfare concern at around 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, uncovering the tragic circumstances. Unexplained Death Sparks Investigation The 41-year-old man was found deceased inside the residence and, despite efforts, […] Read more on www.Sussex.News

Police Appeal for Witnesses After Naked Man Incident in Polegate

Authorities are appealing to the public for information following a disturbing incident of indecent exposure in Polegate on Tuesday, 19 November. The incident occurred around 9 pm in Park Croft, where a woman reported being approached by a naked man. The unsettling encounter escalated as the man followed the woman to her front door and […] Read more on www.Sussex.News