Good morning Residents,

I hope you are all well and are enjoying the sunshine. Please find below your monthly Sussex Police bulletin containing the latest appeals, news, and crime prevention advice for Arun.

APPEALS

Appeal after two-vehicle collision on A27 near Slindon

Police are appealing for witnesses after a two-car collision on the A27, junction with Mill Road, Slindon, on Tuesday afternoon (11 March).

The driver of an Audi, an 80-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment, while the driver of a Toyota Hilux was treated at the scene, after the collision which happened at about 2.30pm.

Police are appealing for witnesses, and anyone with dashcam footage, to email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, quoting serial 877 of 11/3.

Appeal after two-vehicle collision on A27 near Slindon | Sussex Police

CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE

You can find more information on keeping your property and vehicles safe here - 

Crime prevention advice | Sussex Police

Secured by Design - Home Security Advice

Secured by Design - Garden Security

Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | Sussex Police

Secured by Design - Vehicle Crime

NEWS

Boy, 16, charged with theft and assault on shop worker

Four teenagers were arrested after officers swiftly responded to an incident at the Co-Op in Barnham.

Police were called to the store in Barnham Road at 5.44pm on Thursday 13 March, where a group of youths were reported to be stealing.

After a member of staff challenged one of the suspects, he was pushed and punched to the face, causing bleeding.

The youths then fled the scene. Two of them ran across open fields and were pursued by officers for approximately one mile, where they were detained and arrested.

The other two suspects returned to the scene and were also arrested.

You can read more on this story here - Boy, 16, charged with theft and assault on shop worker | Sussex Police

Disqualified motorcycle rider sentenced over fatal collision

A disqualified motorcycle rider has been sentenced for causing a fatal collision.

Kieran Shaw, 21, failed to see pedestrian Janet Jacob crossing the B2140 Worthing Road at East Preston.

He collided with the 81-year-old, who sustained critical injuries and later died in hospital.

At Lewes Crown Court on 28 February, he admitted causing the death of Mrs Jacob after driving while disqualified.

Shaw, formerly a roofer of Trinity Way, Littlehampton, was jailed for three years and nine months. He was further disqualified from driving for six and a half years.

You can read more about this here - Disqualified motorcycle rider sentenced over fatal collision | Sussex Police

Bognor man convicted of rape and other serious sexual offences

A Bognor Regis man who attacked two people in the town centre has been convicted at court.

At Portsmouth Crown Court on Wednesday (12 March), Lis was convicted of rape, two counts of attempted rape, two counts of causing actual bodily harm, two counts of sexual assault and one count each of intentional suffocation and assault by penetration.

He has been remanded in custody to await sentencing on 2 May.

You can read more about this here - Bognor man convicted of rape and other serious sexual offences | Sussex Police

Shoplifters given prison sentences and Criminal Behaviour Orders: BCRP week

A week-long campaign to prevent and detect retail crime has resulted in multiple successes across Sussex.

The inaugural Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) week was held nationally between 17-21 March, aimed to raise awareness of offences which impact shop keepers and workers.

Locally, policing teams conducted high visibility patrols to provide reassurance to retailers and to target offenders – particularly those who continually commit crime and cause harm to the business community.

You can read more here - Shoplifters given prison sentences and Criminal Behaviour Orders | Sussex Police

Arun Neighbourhood Policing Team undertook proactive patrols and engagements with local business and partners, speaking with retailers about the issues they’re facing, as well as handing out important crime prevention advice in stores across the district.

REPORTING A CRIME

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. 

Crimestoppers

Crimestoppers is speaking up about neighbourhood crimes. Robbery, theft, and burglary harm communities and have a long-lasting impact on their victims. People not only suffer from the loss of their possessions, the invasion of privacy and violation of personal space, but some may experience emotional distress or be left with physical injuries.

Victims of crime may experience long-term adverse effects, from feelings of strong emotions to physical effects including a lack of sleep or falling ill. For some, the trauma can force them to change their ordinary daily routines, out of fear of repeat victimisation.

If you have witnessed an incident of robbery, theft, or burglary, or have information about a crime, tell Crimestoppers and remain 100% anonymous.

Call free on 0800 555 111 or visit the website - 

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/news-campaigns/campaigns/speaking-up-about-neighbourhood-crime

SUPPORT

If you have been a victim of crime, you can contact Victim Support who can give you the emotional support and advice you need. It does not matter how long ago the crime took place – they are always on hand to support you. More information is available here https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/

Children and young person support

If you have children and young people in your family or you have friends that do, we are providing information and access to dedicated support services, if they feel they are unable to speak to their relatives or teachers. 

Is this OK?

Is This Ok? is a free, anonymous, and confidential service, bringing trained professionals together to provide support to young people through a chat service. You do not need to provide your real name (a nickname is fine for us!), and we don’t need to know your address.

The service is available for children and young people aged 13 - 18 years old and you can find out more here https://www.isthisok.org.uk/

Fearless - Crimestoppers

It can be a frightening time when children and young people hear of a crime being planned, witness a crime or are being exploited. Fearless enables young people to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously. The Fearless website is available here https://crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless/what-is-fearless