16/05/2025

Arrests

Last week saw a total of 20 arrests made across the district.

Two drivers were arrested in Hellingly and Frant. One for causing serious injury due to dangerous driving, and the other for failing to provide a specimen for analysis after officers suspected they were over the legal limit.

We arrested an individual for possession with intent to supply class B drugs in Lower Dicker.

Seven arrests were made for assault in Mayfield, Stone Cross, Pevensey Bay, Horam, Willingdon, Polegate and Hailsham.

Other offences included stalking, threat to damage property, intimidating a witness and fraud.

Appeal

We are appealing for witnesses and information after a serious collision near Hailsham.

Emergency services were called to the A267 North Street, shortly after 1pm on Sunday, 11 May.

The collision is believed to have involved three vehicles, a silver Land Rover Discovery, a green Land Rover Discovery, and a Mercedes, between the junctions with the B2104 and Church Lane.

A 27-year-old man from Hellingly sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital. A 28-year-old man from Hailsham was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and has been bailed, pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to report it to us online or email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk and quote Operation Portree

Community engagement and patrols!

PCSO’S Choppin and Jackson attended the East Hoathly & Halland Parish Council assembly on Monday 12th May.

There were lots of societies, clubs and organisations connected to the parish, all of which invited to attend with stalls to showcase what they do and how you can join them.

Our officers were there to engage with their local communities, offering crime prevention and scam advice as well as provide an open ear for any concerns.

A great day with great community spirit, we were pleased to have been a part of the event!

PCSO Davidson was out on Wednesday morning (14th) patrolling different areas over the south of Wealden.

He visited East Dean - popping into the Village Shop and Market.

Next was Birling Gap, engaging with the National Trust staff and offering support and advice following the large number of tourists visiting the area.

Littlington, Wilmington, Alciston and Selmeston were all patrolled, finishing the morning in Pevensey Bay.

We're pleased to say there was nothing of note to report, and all engagements were positive with many enjoying the weather!

Tackling anti-social behaviour 

Officers from our Uckfield hub have linked in with the Wealden Council Housing Team to learn more about anti-social behaviour in the area and what we can do together to prevent it.

We understand that ASB can and does negatively impact communities and can significantly affect residents’ quality of life.

We will take action to address reports of ASB or crimes in progress, and we continue to encourage members of public to continue reporting to us. Your reports help us direct patrols to where they're needed most.

Contact us

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.  

Speak to 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.