Local News

Partner Day of action in Uckfield

Your Local Neighbourhood Policing Team were joined earlier this week in Uckfield by our Rural Crime Team (RCT) and local partners, to conduct various vehicle stops alongside targeting waste crime, dangerous vehicles and stolen plant machinery.

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During the course of these checks 15 prohibitions & traffic offence reports issued for varied offences.

Large scale illegal dumping (where lorries are being used to dump rubbish), someone running a waste site without a permit or those not following the rules of a waste management permit; are all things we need to know about, if you have suspicions, or information about these types of crime, please report online to Sussex Police.

If you're aware of hazardous waste that's an immediate danger to the public, report it to us straight away by calling 999.

Other waste or environmental issues can be reported to your local council or other agencies, for example:

Noise pollution, Waste and litter, Fly tipping, Pests, Discarded syringes or drug paraphernalia, Dangerous buildings or structures, Burst water mains and Garden bonfires.

Find details of your local Council here.

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A number of arrests; and more, made during a dedicated month of work to tackle youth anti-social behaviour (ASB) in East Sussex

During the school holiday police operations were launched in hot-spot areas in Eastbourne, Hailsham and Newhaven; with a focus on reducing violent incidents and ASB, engaging with young people to divert them away from crime and taking enforcement action where necessary.

Shifts made up of officers from your Neighbourhood Policing Team, including Police Sergeants, PCs and PCSOs took to the streets of your communities between the hours of 1500-2300 over the month.

As a result of these operations 14 arrests were made across the areas for a number of offences, including:

• grievous bodily harm
• possession with intent to supply
• possession of an offensive weapon
• driving whilst disqualified
• assault of emergency worker
• breaching court bail
• assault
• drink driving
• domestic actual bodily harm

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Other highlights include:

• 12 proactive stop searches
• 26 vehicle stops
• A number of intelligence reports received
• 4 referrals to youth related partners
• stolen property recovered
• a number of bail checks completed on known ASB individuals
• traffic offence reports and community resolutions issued

Over the course of our dedicated operations, over 30 reports of ASB were attended by your local Neighbourhood Policing Teams, helping to reduce the demand on our response officers; we also saw lots of positive feedback from members of the public who were very grateful to see officers on foot, engaging with youngsters and public alike.

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Chief Inspector Di Lewis said: "We see first-hand the devastating impact crime and anti-social behaviour has on those living, working and visiting our communities, and we are absolutely committed to addressing this issue.

"We are aware of recent reports of crime involving young people in Eastbourne, including robbery and knife offences, and youth anti-social behaviour in Newhaven and Hailsham. This behaviour is completely unacceptable, and by launching separate operations in those three towns, we are intensifying our ongoing efforts to tackle this issue and hold those responsible to account.

"We live in a beautiful part of the country and we want people, both residents and visitors, to feel safe and welcome. Our dedicated police operations will see an increased police presence in hot-spot locations such as town centres and parks, and close partnership working with local councils, youth groups and other emergency services to find ways we can engage with those involved in crime.

"We ask the public to continue reporting incidents to us - we can't effectively respond to a problem if we don't know about it. We're also looking to parents and carers to support the work we're doing, by asking questions or raising concerns if they believe their child is involved in crime and anti-social behaviour."

A common reason for a young person to become involved in crime is county lines - when organised crime groups exploit vulnerable people, including children, by recruiting them to distribute drugs.

Police are reminding parents and carers of the signs to look out for, that may indicate a child is involved in county lines:

• Repeatedly going missing from school or home and being found in other areas.
• Having money, new clothes or electronic devices and they can't explain how they paid for them.
• Getting high numbers of texts or phone calls, being secretive about who they're speaking to.
• Decline in school or work performance.
• Significant changes in emotional or physical well-being.

If you have any concerns, or if you would like to report crime or anti-social behaviour, contact police online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

Reports can also be made anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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ASB patrols this weekend

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Additional ASB patrols this weekend: Call us between 15:00pm and 22:30pm on 07770 700642 to report anti-social behaviour (ASB) and youth disorder on a Friday and Saturday night.

Each weekend, additional officers head out on patrol in areas which have seen an increase in or reporting of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and youth related crime and disorder.

These areas are directed by your reports, please continue to use the contact number provided at weekends, and report ASB at the time it is happening.

Outside of these times, please continue to report ASB online/101 for non-emergencies, and to 999 at the time in an emergency/crime in action.

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Burglary Summary

A garage at a property off Rannoch Road, Crowborough was broken into over the weekend (last weekend) – unknown individual/s have forced entry to a garage, personal items from the garage were stolen. (551 of 3/5 relates)

Farming machinery (a blue chipper) was stolen from a property off Featherbed Lane, Hailsham around 1515 on the 4th May. A suspect white van/vehicle was seen along with two males who cut locks to an outbuilding to gain entry. Details of the stolen machinery has been passed to the Police and circulated on social media who continue to investigate lines of enquiry. (780 of 4/5 relates)

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Burglary Advice

Members of the public and business owners are asked to remain alert to any suspicious activity in their area, and to report any concerns to police online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

There are a number of steps residents can take to property their property, including alarm systems and CCTV cameras, for a range of crime prevention advice, support and tips to keep you and your property safe online on the Sussex Police website here.

If you have been the victim of a burglary, please report online, or by calling 101 – always dial 999 in an emergency/burglary in action.

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Help us keep Sussex safe

If you saw or heard anything, or have any information about any incident in this message please contact us online, or call 101, quoting the reference number provided.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

You can also visit our website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find our easy to use online forms to report all non-emergencies to us.

You can also find police advice to keep you safe and help you understand the law, and also browse our crime prevention pages for first-hand knowledge, industry best practices and practical crime prevention advice from officers and specialist teams all across the police.

Have you ever had a policing question that doesn't actually require direct police involvement to answer?

Ask the Police is a great online source of information for the most frequently asked policing questions, visit www.askthe.police.uk/ for more information.

Operation Downsway Patrols

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Last week we launched our Spring/Summer Operation Downsway campaign, which will see Police providing a high visibility presence across anti-social driving hot spots in and around the district.

Last weekend a number of deployments were out, including on the Ashdown Forest B2026, with officers from your Neighbourhood Policing Team conducting speed checks in the area.

We are still seeing too many distracted, dangerous, and inconsiderate drivers on our roads, one driver along this stretch was recorded at 64mph.

Those exceeding the limits during our checks will hear from us soon!

We know that we can't be everywhere, but we need those that disregard the law to understand that we could be anywhere.

Please continue to report anti-social driving and excess speeding to us at the time, either to 101 or online.

In an emergency always call 999.

Patrols and checks will continue this weekend, and throughout the Summer months under the campain.

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Witness Appeal Roads Policing

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We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward after a collision involving a motorcycle an a car near Herstmonceux on Monday, April 18.

It happened at about 8.20pm on the A271 Hailsham Road, between the junctions with Old Road and Under Road.

A 48-year-old rider suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital where he remains.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with relevant footage of the vehicles in the area is asked to contact Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote Operation Jackdaw.

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An East Sussex man who was intercepted by our officers while carrying cocaine in his car with a potential value of up to £400,000, is now starting a six-year prison sentence

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Christopher Morris, 42, of Glessing Road, Stone Cross near Pevensey, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on Monday 11 April, having previously admitted possession of four kilos of cocaine with intent to supply, and money laundering. Morris had just left his home on 15 December last year when he was stopped by officers from             the force's Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU) who focus on disrupting and enforcement operations on roads across the county, targeting those involved in serious, organised and violent crime.            

As they went to speak to Morris, who was alone in the car, they saw him turn behind him and on looking in the rear passenger footwell they found a bag containing two other bags, one with four one-kilo packs of cocaine with a potential street value of up to £400,000, and the other one with £40,000 cash.

At his home they found a further quantity of cocaine and several thousands pounds more cash. Morris claimed to be carrying the drugs and cash under duress for dealers, but was unable to produce any evidence to support this, and had no option but to admit his guilt. Our interest in Morris does not end with this sentencing.

Expert police financial investigators are planning for further court action against him under the Proceeds of Crime Act, aiming for court orders to confiscate assets he gained from drugs dealing. This is another example of colleagues working together to disrupt drugs supply in our communities.

To report suspicions about drug dealing in your local community, contact the police on 101 or visit us online here.

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Rural Crime Team (RCT) April Updates

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Read this month's Rural Crime Team update and find out about our work to help protect isolated and rural communities.

Highlights:

Launch of the Sussex Rural Partnership Network - a partnership forum to tackle rural issues.

Heritage Watch update on historic assets and cultural property            

More than 50 vehicles stopped during a waste crime and metal theft operation.

Read the full updates online here.

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Rural Crime Team (RCT) Meeting

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Earlier this month your Rural Crime Team (RCT) met with the East Dean and Friston residents association in East Dean for a meeting on rural crime organised by the chair of the association.

Officers from the RCT spoke to a number of attendees, providing information and updates on rural crimes, who and how to report, and what work they have been doing recently in rural locations to tackle and deter criminality.

Our RCT are focused on heritage, wildlife, environmental & agricultural issues, and have been working recently with local farmers during lambing season, highlighting risks and warning dog owners of the consequences of livesstock worrying; as well as raising awareness of the use of CCTV around their farms the help deter criminals.

Criminals will balance risk with reward - the application of CCTV in and around farms and its entrances, in addition to expensive equipment being tucked out of sight, can create sufficient risk to make the reward unattractive to criminals.

Modern CCTV solutions are affordable and can operate in all light conditions. Every year, we are provided with hundreds of hours of CCTV and many criminals are caught in this way - please help us to help you by installing cameras where possible.

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ASB targeting patrols this weekend

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Remember you can call us between 15:00pm and 22:30pm on 07770700642 to report anti-social behaviour and youth disorder on a Friday and Saturday night.

Each weekend, additional officers head out on patrol in areas which have seen an increase in or reporting of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and youth related crime and disorder.

These areas are directed by your reports, please continue to use the contact number provided at weekends, and report ASB at the time it is happening.

ASB can have a lasting effect on local communities and often leads to more serious offences, such as theft and criminal damage - if you are experiencing issues of ASB in your towns or villages please report it to us at the time, all your reports help to plan these additional weekend patrols in areas which have been affected the most.

Outside of these times, please continue to report ASB online/101 for non-emergencies,             and to 999 at the time in an emergency/crime in action.

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Burglary Summary

During the afternoon of the 18th April, a property on Dover Road, Polegate was broken into. Unknown individual/s have smashed a rear window to gain entry. Cash and bank cards were targeted. Details of cards and any use have been passed to the police for investigation. (894 of 18/04 relates)

A lock up off the A272, Hadlow Down, was reported broken into on the 18th April. Over a period of 8 days unknown individual/s have smashed padlocks on the lock up to gain entry, electric power tools were stolen. (1235 of 18/04 relates)

In the small hours/early morning of the 18th April, a business address on Chiddingly Road, Horam, reported a break in, whereby unknown individual/s have removed secure fencing to the property to gain entry, once inside electrical items and tools were targeted. (573 of 21/04 relates)

Overnight on the 18-19th April, an attempted burglary occurred whereby a garage and vehicle on Wannock Lane, Wannock, had doors tried/opened. Fortunately, nothing was taken. (693 of 19/04 relates)

In the small hours of the 19th April, a slim male in dark clothing was seen on CCTV entering a vehicle parked on Southfield, Polegate. Although the vehicle was entered, fortunately nothing was taken. (326 of 19/04 relates)

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Burglary Advice

Members of the public and business owners are asked to remain alert to any suspicious activity in their area, and to report any concerns to police online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

There are a number of steps residents can take to property their property, including alarm systems and CCTV cameras, for a range of crime prevention advice, support and tips to keep you and your property safe click here.

If you have been the victim of a burglary, please report online, or by calling 101 – always dial 999 in an emergency/burglary in action.

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Help us keep Sussex safe

If you saw or heard anything, or have any information about any incident in this message please contact us online, or call 101, quoting the reference number provided.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

You can also visit our website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find our easy to use online forms to report all non-emergencies to us.

You can also find police advice to keep you safe and help you understand the law, and also browse our crime prevention pages for first-hand knowledge, industry best practices and practical crime prevention advice from officers and specialist teams all across the police.

Have you ever had a policing question that doesn't actually require direct police involvement to answer?

Ask the Police is a great online source of information for the most frequently asked policing questions, visit www.askthe.police.uk for more information.

Missing Uckfield girl found

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Following an earlier missing persons report, we are pleased to report that 14-year-old Jessica from Uckfield, has been found safe and well. Thank you to everyone who shared the appeals on our social media channels.

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ID needed for suspect males in Hellingly

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We are appealing for information leading to the identification of two men who stole items worth around £2000 from a unit on Broad Farm, Hellingly at around noon on Sunday (March 27).

CCTV shows the men entering a shed, loading a white Ford Transit van with the items and then making off from the scene.

Anyone who knows these men or has any dash cam footage, CCTV or information, is urged to contact us online or via 101, quoting serial 506 from 27/03.

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Cycle Thefts in Hailsham

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If you cycle to work, or own a cycle please take the time to review your storage and security - a heavy duty lock and chain, or taking removable parts from your cycle with you can act as a good deterrent to potential thieves.

With a number of cycle thefts this week reported in Hailsham, local officers are increasing their patrols around the town centre, and promoting security advice to cycle owners.

Thanks to local knowledge, and swift identification of two known individuals, local officers were able to reunite one cycle with it’s owner, which was seen being ridden in the town earlier this week.

We will be paying extra attention to cycle storage areas, and in an effort to deter further thefts, and identify potential individuals involved – if you see anyone acting suspicious around chained/locked up cycles, report it at the time.

Ten things you can do to protect your bike can be found online here.

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Operation Blitz ASB patrols this weekend

Call us between 15:00pm and 22:30pm on 07770 700642 to report anti-social behaviour and youth disorder on a Friday and Saturday night.

Each weekend, additional officers head out on patrol in areas which have seen an increase in or reporting of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and youth related crime and disorder - these areas are directed by your reports, please continue to use the contact number provided at weekends, and report ASB at the time it is happening.            

Outside of these times, please continue to report ASB online/101 for non-emergencies, and to 999 at the time in an emergency/crime in action.

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Burglary Summary

A shed at a unit off North St, Hellingly was broken into in the small hours of the 27th March. Two males in a white transit have been seen on CCTV removing items from the shed including car batteries and scrap metal before driving away. CCTV has been passed to the Police for investigation. (506 27/03)

Around 1330-1345 a male was seen via ring-doorbell footage attempting to enter a property off Hempstead Lane, Hailsham. The male has gained entry and made his way into the garden. Nothing was seen stolen, and a suspect was identified by attending officers. (648 29/03)

During the daytime of the 29th March, a property off Nether Lane, Nutley was broken into, unknown individual/s have smashed entry via rear glass doors to gain entry, although entry was gained fortunately nothing was stolen. (662 29/03)

An attempted burglary was reported at a property off Hailsham Road, Polegate overnight from the 28-29th March. Owners have noticed what appears to be tool marks around the handle of an outbuilding where an attempted to gain entry has been made. (865 29/03)

During the daytime of the 29th March, a property off Eastbourne Road, Pevensey Bay, reported returning home to find their rear patio doors smashed and entry to their property gained. Nothing was reported stolen, although a break was confirmed, and entry had been gained. (1086 29/03)

A further property was also broken into in a similar way off Battle Road, Hailsham during the day time of the 30th March. (1218 30/03)

All reports which have similar means of entry, time of day and locations have been linked for investigation.

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Burglary Advice

Members of the public and business owners are asked to remain alert to any suspicious activity in their area, and to report any concerns to police online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

There are a number of steps residents can take to property their property, including alarm systems and CCTV cameras, for a range of crime prevention advice, support and tips to keep you and your property safe click here.

If you have been the victim of a burglary, please report online, or by calling 101 – always dial 999 in an emergency/burglary in action.

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Help us keep Sussex safe

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If you saw or heard anything, or have any information about any incident in this message please contact us online, or call 101, quoting the reference number provided.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

You can also visit our website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find our easy to use online forms to report all non-emergencies to us.

You can also find police advice to keep you safe and help you understand the law, and also browse our crime prevention pages for first-hand knowledge, industry best practices and practical crime prevention advice from officers and specialist teams all across the police.

Have you ever had a policing question that doesn't actually require direct police involvement to answer?

Ask the Police is a great online source of information for the most frequently asked policing questions, visit www.askthe.police.uk for more information.

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Your local teams

Appeal following collision

We are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a car and two pedestrians in Crowborough Hill. The incident happened at 8.35am on February 2 at a crossing near the junction with Farningham Road in Crowborough.

Two teenagers were walking at the time, and one suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision, but is expected to make a good recovery.

PC Rob Elshof, investigating, said: “We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information such as CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward. “Please call 101 or report online and quote serial 200 of 02/02.”

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Operation Atlanta rural crime patrols

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Late night patrols in areas across North Wealden continue this week following recent reports of stolen motor vehicles across the border in Kent.

If you spot anything suspicious, or perhaps notice vehicles/persons acting in a suspicious manner, or looking around in areas they shouldn't be; particularity around more rural locations, report your suspicions to us online or by calling 101 at the time.            

Always call 999 in an emergency/crime in action.

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Working to keep people safe during the night-time economy

Protecting women and girls from violence and crime, particularly during the night-time economy, is a key priority for police in Sussex.

In East Sussex, a scheme launched with a focus on keeping people safe during the night-time economy continues to grow, with additional initiatives being rolled out in recent weeks.

Project WAVE (Wellbeing And Vulnerability Engagement) was introduced at the end of 2021 and saw dedicated teams covering Hastings, Eastbourne, Rother, Lewes and Wealden districts on Friday and Saturday nights. The patrols focus on areas where people have reported feeling unsafe using the StreetSafe app.

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The force has now rolled out dedicated Project WAVE cars with livery highlighting Ask For Angela - a national initiative encouraging women to 'ask for Angela' at bars, clubs and other licensed premises if they're feeling unsafe, vulnerable or threatened. The venue's staff would then look to support by reuniting them with friends, seeing them to a taxi or calling security and/or police.

Chief Superintendent Katy Woolford, divisional commander for East Sussex, said: "Ask for Angela is a discrete way for women to get help if they are feeling unsafe while on a night out, and we were keen to help raise awareness of this initiative by highlighting the information on some of our police cars.

"In doing so, it also helps women and girls identify our dedicated Project WAVE cars. These are cars specifically out patrolling areas where people have reported feeling unsafe in our communities, with officers ready and willing to engage with people who may be feeling vulnerable while out and about in the town centres.

"Our Project WAVE cars also carry personal attack alarms which are handed out by officers to women during the night-time economy. On a weekend earlier this month, more than 100 alarms were given out to women in Eastbourne.

"Everyone has a right to be safe and feel safe, and we are absolutely committed to listening to people's concerns and doing all we can to protect them."

As well as the Project WAVE cars, officers are out on foot patrols in identified hotspot locations engaging with the public and licensed premises. This includes officers in plain clothes deployed to specifically look out for, identify and challenge suspicious or concerning behaviour.

Police in East Sussex are also rolling out additional vulnerability training to officers and staff, which will also be offered to all licensed premises in the area. The training will help those working during the night-time economy to better support women and girls and identify areas where steps can be taken to improve public safety.

Project WAVE patrols are part of the force's overall response to tackling violence against women and girls, where activity is based on regular analysis of local crime patterns and feedback from the public via the StreetSafe website.

On StreetSafe, anyone can tell the police anonymously about locations in the neighbourhood that make them feel unsafe. All the reports are analysed at a local level and action is taken to adapt patrol patterns, and to consult with local partners on issues such as street lighting and layout.

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Sussex PCC, Katy Bourne said: “The public tell me they want every effort made so that women and girls can feel safe on our county’s streets, especially at night.

"Initiatives like Project WAVE and Ask For Angela and the work with licensed premises so that staff can identify vulnerability, should be supported and sustained.

"These programmes combined with the Safer Streets funding that was secured to improve physical security, such as installing CCTV and new street lighting, continue to make a difference to safety on Sussex’s streets.

"Whilst violence against women and girls is unfortunately prevalent, it is also preventable.

"We can also focus on proactive bystander intervention programmes to help men recognise sexual harassment, misogynistic behaviour and call out their peers to do the right thing.”

See here for more information on the work being done to tackle violence against women and girls in Sussex. To report a crime, contact police online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

Sussex Police officers lead operation to tackle serious violence and knife crime

More than 100 officers from the force worked to proactively tackle serious violence and knife crime during a day of action across Sussex on Saturday (5 March).

A range of teams including the Specialist Enforcement Unit, Roads Policing Unit, Tactical Firearms Unit, the Tactical Enforcement Units, police dog unit, neighbourhood policing, new police recruits from our Divisional Coaching Units as well as new recruits from our volunteer Special Constables were involved. They worked collaboratively with officers from British Transport Police (BTP) and their Violent Task Force and Rail Enforcement Officers who supported the whole entire operation around the rail network and surrounding areas.

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The high visibility activity part of Operation Safety – the force’s response to tackling knife crime and serious violence took place in Littlehampton, Worthing, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and Hailsham and saw officers offering reassurance to the public and responding to spontaneous incidents.

They made 14 arrests for various offences including possession of an offensive weapon, attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH), possession with intent to supply drugs, possession of drugs, drink and drug driving and breach of court bails, seized 14 weapons, carried out numerous stop and searches and issued six community resolutions

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Some of the operational highlights were:

A youth was safeguarded and detained in custody following a vehicle stop where he was found in the passenger seat of a vehicle linked to drug dealing and a stabbing. He was found to had hidden a lock knife on his person.

The BTP Violent Task Force officers were working at Worthing railway station in plain clothes when they along with the Rail Enforcement Officers saw a group of youths attacking a man with a knife before they attempted to discard it in a bush. BTP along with Sussex officers detained a large number of youths at the station and             arrested one suspect for an attempted GBH. They also located another outstanding suspect who was also arrested for attempted GBH.

Officers searched a man in Eastbourne who was found to have a large kitchen knife tucked in his waistband with the handle wrapped with tape. He was arrested for possession of a bladed article. Later on there was another man wearing a balaclava walking through the shopping centre in the town. Despite the face, covering the staff recognised him as being a suspect for carrying a knife. He was intercepted, searched and arrested for being in breach of court bail conditions.

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Detective Superintendent Stuart Hale said: "Sussex is a safe place to live, with knife incidents falling below the national average. However, knife crime can have devastating consequences and we are determined to take proactive action to prevent further lives being affected.

"Carrying a knife can change your life. Although some people may choose to carry one to feel safer, they are actually at far more risk of harm and face serious consequences if caught.

"As well as targeting offenders and disrupting criminal activity, our focus is raising awareness of the dangers of knife possession to prevent lives being impacted by knife crime. We work with partners including the local authorities, schools, public health and charities to engage with children and young people and divert them             away from knife crime.

"We all have a part to play in tackling knife crime and we encourage anyone with information or concerns to report it to us so we can take action."

As well as days of action, Sussex Police carries out proactive patrols, carries out educational outreach in schools and among local communities, works with Border Force to prevent knives from being imported, ensures local businesses are aware of Challenge 25 policies, and works to target prolific offenders.

What should I do if I’m worried about knife crime?

If you are under 18, you feel threatened, unsafe or scared about becoming a victim of knife crime you should try to talk with your parent or carer, or alternatively talk to Childline for help on 0800 1111 or go online at childline.org.uk

Operation Blitz - ASB targeting patrols

Call us between 15:00pm and 22:30pm on 07770 700642 to report anti-social behaviour and youth disorder on a Friday and Saturday night.

Each weekend, additional officers head out on patrol in areas which have seen an increase in or reporting of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and youth related crime and disorder - these areas are directed by your reports, please continue to use the contact number provided at weekends, and report ASB at the time it is happening.            

Outside of these times, please continue to report ASB online/101 for non-emergencies, and to 999 at the time in an emergency/crime in action.

Burglary Summary

A number of high value tools, various machinery and a vehicle were stolen from a unit at an industrial estate off North Street, Hellingly, Hailsham overnight on the 15th March. CCTV which has been passed to the police for investigation shows a white transit style van approach the area, with 2 unknown males inside. It appears the             males have then cut into the walls of the units to gain entry. Details of the suspect vehicle have been passed to the police to investigate any lines of enquiry. (155 of 16/03 relates)

There have been no further reported burglaries this week.

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Burglary Advice

Members of the public and business owners are asked to remain alert to any suspicious activity in their area, and to report any concerns to police online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

There are a number of steps residents can take to property their property, including alarm systems and CCTV cameras, for a range of crime prevention advice, support and tips to keep you and your property safe click here.

If you have been the victim of a burglary, please report online, or by calling 101 – always dial 999 in an emergency/burglary in action.

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Help us keep Sussex safe

If you saw or heard anything, or have any information about any incident in this message please contact us online, or call 101, quoting the reference number provided.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

You can also visit our website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find our easy to use online forms to report all non-emergencies to us.

You can also find police advice to keep you safe and help you understand the law, and also browse our crime prevention pages for first-hand knowledge, industry best practices and practical crime prevention advice from officers and specialist teams all across the police.

Have you ever had a policing question that doesn't actually require direct police involvement to answer?

Ask the Police is a great online source of information for the most frequently asked policing questions, visit www.askthe.police.uk for more information.