Sussex Alerts - Lewes and Seahaven Police

Friday 20th March 2026

Sussex Alerts - Lewes and Seahaven Police 

Dear Residents,

Please find below the latest Sussex Alerts from Lewes and Seahaven Police.

During our regular coastal patrols late last week, officers in Peacehaven were alerted to a rider using an e scooter on pavements in a dangerous manner, causing concern for local residents and shoppers.

The rider attempted to make off, but officers were quick to catch up with them, as a result the escooter was seized by police under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002.

For owners of such scooters please be advised; it's not currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters, which means it is illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces, such as parks, street pavements, and shopping centres.

If you use a privately-owned e-scooter in public, you risk the vehicle being seized.

If you cause serious harm to another person whilst riding an e-scooter, the incident will be investigated in the same way it would if you were riding a motorcycle or driving a car.

Our patrols continue, and we will continue to take action to protect communities from dangerous, illegal and ASB driving.

Report ASB driving online here.

Racial assault appeal Lewes

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was reported to have been racially abused and assaulted in Lewes.

The incident happened at around midday on Wednesday, 4 March, in Cliffe High Street, Lewes, and the victim was a man in his 40s.

During the incident, a suspect is reported to have picked up two table knives from a nearby restaurant before members of the public intervened.

Officers attended and suspects were located and arrested. One person was later de-arrested and the other, a 42-year-old man from St Leonards, has been released on bail while enquiries continue.

We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, particularly anyone who may have captured mobile phone footage or dash cam footage in Cliffe High Street area around the time.

Anyone with information is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 560 of 04/03.

A very important message for Ewe 

As we head into the lambing season, it is vital to remember that sheep are highly vulnerable to dogs at this time.

Livestock worrying isn't just about physical attacks; chasing or being off lead near pregnant or young animals can cause devastating injuries, miscarriages and death.

When walking with your dog, remember to:

• keep dogs on a lead at all times.
• plan your route and check for livestock before entering a field.
• spread the word and ensure friends and family are aware that "just a chase" is a crime.

To better protect our farming community, the law around livestock worrying has been updated with more animals protected, more locations covered, tougher powers and heavier consequences for offenders, including an unlimited fine.

Be responsible, keep your dog on a lead around all livestock!

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 have a hearing or speech impairment, or other forms of communication difficulties.

Those with textphone can text 18001 101, or BSL users can use SignVideo to provide a Video Relay Service (here: https://signvideo.co.uk/), to report crime through a live online interpreter, who will contact the police on your behalf, when you do not require an urgent response.

In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger please use the textphone service 18000 or text us on 999.

BSL users can call 999 BSL (here: https://999bsl.co.uk/)  to use a British Sign Language interpreter.

For more information on textphone and Relay UK, including help setting up the Relay APP please visit: https://www.relayuk.bt.com/how-to-use-relay-uk/contact-999-using-relay-uk.html