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Sussex Alerts - Wealden Police
19/07/2024
Apologies - last weeks alert was not sent due to the global outage of service. Please see below for last weeks Weekly Alert from Wealden NPT.
Arrests
Over the last week, officers made a total of 15 arrests across the district.
- 6 arrests were made for common assault in Chalvington, Stone Cross, Hailsham and Hellingly.
- 2 arrests were made for drink-driving in Hailsham.
Please think before you drive under the influence. Throughout July, Sussex Safer Roads Partnership are supporting the national Op Spotlight campaign, raising awareness of the importance of staying safe, sober & alert on the roads.
Other offences included theft from a motor vehicle in Forest Row and intimidating a witness in Hailsham.
See something we need to know about? We encourage reports to continue via the following:
101/ http://spkl.io/61884NfC6 in a non emergency
Appeal
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Heathfield.
Officers were called to a report of a collision involving a Nissan X Trail, Vauxhall Vivaro and Ford Fusion on Little London Road shortly after 1pm on Wednesday, 3 July.
The driver of the Vauxhall, a 55-year-old man from Bexhill, and passenger of the Vauxhall, an 18-year-old man from Fairlight, suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital. They have since been discharged.
A 53-year-old man from Mayfield, the driver of the Ford, suffered minor injuries.
The driver of the Nissan, a 42-year-old woman from Heathfield, was uninjured.
Police are investigating the collision and are trying to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Information or footage can be reported to Sussex Police online or emailed to collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk quoting Operation Tipton.
Bike seized
Following numerous reports of anti-social behaviour involving bikes across south Wealden, we are pleased to report that after some great policing from our officers, the bike in question has been seized.
PCSO Davidson and PCSO Nicoll located the bike along Station Road, Hellingly, yesterday evening whilst on patrol.
The bike was seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act due to having no tax, no insurance and no number plate. On top of this, the driver in question was only 12 years of age.
Based on previous reports and descriptions, we suspect that this same bike was being used across the areas of Horsebridge, Hellingly and Hailsham - specifically the Country Park off Gleneagles Drive.
We'd like to thank the public for their support in helping us locate and identify the youths in question.
Our Neighbourhood Policing Team work tirelessly to prevent and deter anti-social behaviour across the district, and we encourage the public to continue reporting to us should anything happen that we need to know about.
OK9 Dogs
Meet Maggie and Milo, two of our Welfare and Trauma support dogs (OK9) working with Sussex Police.
We were lucky enough to get a visit from these pooches on Tuesday at the Crowborough station!
Owned by one of our Chief Inspectors, Maggie and Milo visit staff all across the district, providing relief for officers and staff who have demanding and often dangerous jobs.
It's proven that stroking a dog releases Oxytocin (the love hormone) in both the human and the dog, as well as increasing the hormones serotonin and dopamine. The three combined help elevate moods and reduce anxiety - making them the perfect companion at work!
Thanks for all the cuddles - we can't wait to have you visit again!
Seatbelt safety
We all know we need to wear our seat belts, and however tempting it might be to not wear them, even on a quick drive – it’s not worth the risk.
Even on short journeys, the unexpected can happen. Wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of death in a serious crash by up to 50%.
Belt up and save yourself a fine, and more importantly, your life.
Find more information here: http://spkl.io/61884Cpfi
For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click www.sussex.police.uk, (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call).
Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.
Connect with us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team at www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us using TypeTalk on 18000 or by sending a text to 65999.
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Sussex Alerts - Wealden Police
Arrests
Last week saw a total of 14 arrests made across the district for a variety of offences.
- We arrested 4 people for common assault in Hailsham, Crowborough and Pevensey.
- 1 driver was arrested in Crowborough after being caught behind the wheel whilst over the alcohol limit.
- 1 arrest was made for theft from a shop in Halland.
Other offences across the week included drunk and disorderly in a public place, and failing to appear at court.
We also responded to reports of criminal damage in Hailsham and Uckfield, theft of a motor vehicle in Crowborough and visited vulnerable victims of fraud in different areas across the district - amongst many other jobs.
As always, we thank the public for their continued support in reporting to us 24/7.
Force News - Recruitment
Following on from the 67 new starters in January and 59 new starters in April, we are delighted to introduce a further 36 individuals into the force.
Three of the new officers have shared why they have chosen policing as a career. You can read their stories here 👉 http://spkl.io/6187470A5
Operation Spotlight
Operation Spotlight is the National Police Chief’s Council roads campaign, running through the month of July!
Police forces across the country are taking action against the top five causes of those who are killed and seriously injured on our roads:
🚗 Speeding
🍺 Drink and drug driving
🚫 Not wearing a seatbelt
📱 Using a mobile phone
⚠️ Careless driving.
Our dedicated roads policing team tackles these type of offences daily, and throughout this month, we'll be putting a spotlight on our efforts to keep our roads safer for everyone.
Motorcycle theft
We are still receiving reports of motorcycle theft in various areas of Sussex.
Investigations to each case are still ongoing, with officers following all lines of enquiry.
As always, if you see or hear anything we should know about please call us on 101, or 999 in an emergency. There is also the option to contact us online, too.
We really do urge the public to take extra precaution in ensuring their property is protected from theft. To find out more on how to protect your motorcycle, moped or scooter from theft please read here 👉 http://spkl.io/61804f8sy
Have you been a victim of fraud?
We understand that as a victim of fraud, it can be hard to speak up about what you've experienced. Victims often feel embarrassed, and don't report the crime for this reason.
Fraudsters are clever, and can target absolutely anyone. You are not alone.
If you need to speak to someone, or would like advice about fraud and cyber crime, please see a list of useful contacts here 👉 http://spkl.io/618247SHi
For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click www.sussex.police.uk, (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call).
Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.
Connect with us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team at www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us using TypeTalk on 18000 or by sending a text to 65999.
Sussex Alerts - Wealden Police
Arrests
Last week, officers have made a total of 17 arrests across the district for various offences including:
- 2 arrests for criminal damage in Crowborough and Heathfield
- 1 arrest for driving while over the drug limit in Stone Cross
- 4 arrests for assault in Uckfield, Heathfield and Crowborough
Other offences included theft, drink-driving and possession of an offensive weapon.
As always, we remind the public to continue reporting to us via the following channels if there is anything we need to know about.
101 / http://spkl.io/61884NfC6 in a non emergency
999 in an emergency
Hailsham Youth Club opening
On the 18th June, we attended the opening of Hailsham's new Youth Club.
PCSO Tilbury and PCSO Whitaker popped down to spend some time with the youths in attendance as well as the staff making this happen.
It was lovely to be part of introducing this new space for Hailsham's youngsters, and to take part in some of the activities they have on offer. PCSO Whittaker was great at ping pong, however the same can't be said for PCSO Tilbury was beaten at air hockey!
We highly recommend popping down, and we look forward to what this club can offer our community.
Support
Anger and frustration are normal human emotions but can become criminal when they are used to intimidate or hurt another person.
With the Euros starting sadly many people will be frightened and harmed by their partners during the event.
Please don’t suffer in silence.
We’re here for you 24-hours a day on 999, if you are in fear and cannot speak on the phone, call 999 silently and press 55, you will automatically be put through to police by doing this.
Find out more about the support available here: http://spkl.io/61864AG7p
School visit
On Tuesday, PCSOs Choppin and Greck went back to school with a visit to St Marks C.E, Hadlow Down. They had requested a visit from us to speak with the children about 'doing the right thing'.
After lots of advice and valuable discussion, the children had the chance to climb into the police car and see the blue lights! There were so many great questions asked by the little ones, and it's always such a pleasure to see so much excitement.
Stand Proud Hailsham
This Saturday, the 22nd June, sees the town's first 'Stand Proud in Hailsham’ event, which will be held at the White Hart in Horsebridge.
The event is being held from midday to midnight, and is jam packed with activities including bingo, live music and children's entertainment.
2 of our officers will be attending the event from the late afternoon, so be sure to look out for us and stop for a chat if you're heading down!
You can find more information on the event, including the schedule of activities, here
For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click www.sussex.police.uk, (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call).
Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.
Connect with us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team at www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us using TypeTalk on 18000 or by sending a text to 65999.
Sussex Alerts - Wealden Weekly
Apologies
Our weekly alert, sent on 24th May, appears to have displayed errors upon opening for certain members. We are currently unsure as to why this happened, but thank everyone for feeding this back to us. Last week's alert can be read here if anyone missed it Sussex Alerts - Wealden Weekly - Sussex Alerts.
Arrests
It was a busy week with a total of 14 arrests made across Wealden from 21st - 28th May.
6 arrests were made for common assault in Hellingly, Crowborough, Wadhurst, Uckfield and Hailsham.
2 arrests were made for burglary in Uckfield and Chiddingly.
We arrested 1 drink driver in Uckfield.
1 arrest was made for committing fraud in Polegate.
Other offences across the last week included criminal damage, theft of a motor vehicle, harassment and breaking bail conditions.
We encourage you to continue reporting through our main channels:
101 / http://spkl.io/61884NfC6 in a non emergency
999 in an emergency
Anti-social behaviour in Hailsham
PCSO Whitaker and PCSO Davidson focused last night's patrols (30th May) around hot spot areas commonly reported for anti-social behaviour in Hailsham. This is following reports of frequent illegal fishing, abuse to staff and harming wildlife.
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service are asking the public to be vigilant and report any instances of cruelty toward wildlife by young individuals.
Incidents include a Canada Goose being injured at Hailsham Common Pond, and another Canada Goose being injured at Hailsham Country Park.
Patrols continue throughout these hotspot areas in order to deter and prevent such behaviour taking place.
We encourage witnesses to report any anti-social behaviour, including wildlife cruelty, promptly via 101, or 999 if a crime is in progress
Wadhurst Annual Assembly
PSCO Greck, who has recently taken Wadhurst as his area, attended the Wadhurst Annual Assembly yesterday evening (30th May).
It was great to see how many clubs and events are held throughout the community, and just how much is going on throughout the town each week that locals can be a part of.
PCSO Greck has already built some strong relationships with locals, and is looking forward to strengthening these further and support Wadhurst going forward.
Thank you for having us there!
Appeal
Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following a possible doorstep fraud in Lower Dicker, Hailsham.
It follows a report from a vehicle owner of men purchasing a vehicle for sale, but tampering with the vehicle in order to obtain a lower price.
The incident happened at about 9pm on May 14, with a group of three men involved.
They were all aged in their 20s and were all dressed in black.
Please read the full appeal on our website, where images of the men can be seen, along with details on how to report information to us. Appeal to help identify men in connection with suspected fraud | Sussex Police
25/05/2024
On Saturday last week, PCSO Brashill and PCSO Choppin had a full day of community events!
They attended the Rotherfield Annual Parish Assembly, the Withyham Parish Assembly and then finished off the day with a trip to the Heathfield Show.
It was a great opportunity to engage with lots of people across the district and discussions were had on a whole range of topics, such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.
We always bring a variety of leaflets and other useful tools with us when we attend events - our scam books and purse bells always come in handy when it comes to keeping the community safe and clued up!
Thank you to all involved, we had a great day and loved speaking to you all.
Keeping safe reminder!
This week, we have sent two separate alerts in relation to motorbike thefts across the district, and burglaries in the Crowborough area.
Whilst all investigations are still on going, we would like to remind the public to take extra care in protecting your home and your vehicles.
Our website hosts a whole range of advice, from keeping your home safe to protecting your vehicle.
Crime prevention advice | Sussex Police
Click, Call, Connect
For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click www.sussex.police.uk, (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call).
Call 101 when you don’t require an urgent response.
In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us using TypeTalk on 18000 or by sending a text to 65999.
