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11th June 2026
Dear Resident,
Please see this months news and information for Crawley district.
Witnesses sought following fatal collision in Crawley
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Crawley. Emergency services were called to The Boulevard at about 8.22pm on Thursday, 4 June, following reports of a collision involving a bus and a motorcycle. Sadly, the motorcyclist, a 39-year-old man from Crawley, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time. An investigation into the circumstances of the collision is ongoing, and officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened or captured any relevant CCTV, dash cam, mobile phone or doorbell footage. We are aware that footage of the incident is circulating on social media. We ask that people refrain from sharing it further, to avoid causing additional distress to the family. Any footage which may assist the investigation should instead be provided directly to police. Anyone with information or footage is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk quoting Operation Carver. Witness appeal after assault in Crawley
We are appealing for witnesses and information after an assault took place in The Boulevard, Crawley on Monday 25 May. Police were called to the scene at around 10.20pm. It was reported that a man described as wearing a blue and white top and blue tracksuit bottoms assaulted a 50-year-old man in the street. The victim suffered injuries to his head and attended hospital for treatment. A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and held in police custody. On 27 May, Archie Gates, 29, of no fixed address was charged with the same offence. He appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court the same day and was remanded into custody until his next court appearance on 24 June. Officers are continuing to investigate and encourage anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has relevant information such as CCTV or mobile footage to report it to us. Reports can be made online or by calling 101 and quoting serial 1868 of 25/05.
VIDEO: Dangerous driver banned again after police pursuit in Crawley
This footage shows a disqualified driver carrying out a series of dangerous manoeuvres as he desperately tries to evade police. In our view, he was desperately lucky not to seriously injure himself or anyone else. Officers from the Sussex Police Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU) were on patrol in an unmarked vehicle in Horsham Road, Crawley, on the evening of 28 October when they spotted a Volkswagen Golf undertaking other vehicles and driving at speed. It was also displaying no insurance. The Golf pulled into the Sainsbury’s car park in Crawley Avenue and officers made an attempt to engage with the driver, at which point he accelerated away. He reached speeds of 100mph in a 50mph zone, 80mph in a 30mph zone, contravened a red traffic light signal and travelled the wrong way around two roundabouts. See link to video footage here-
VIDEO: Dangerous driver leads police on pursuit through Crawley
A Crawley man has been sentenced for dangerous driving for the second time already this year. Police on patrol in Crawley on 16 April were alerted to a white Renault Kangoo driven by Lee Houghton. The 38-year-old was subject to a two-year driving ban, having been convicted of drink-driving, dangerous driving, failing to stop when required by police and common assault of an emergency worker on 27 February. The vehicle was spotted near County Oak Retail Park and seen to contravene a red-light signal and cross two lanes of 40mph traffic, before continuing at speed. The Roads Policing Unit officers therefore activated their blue lights and pursued the van through a residential area to Juniper Road, where Houghton abandoned the van while still moving, causing significant damage to a parked car and a brick wall. Read full story here-
Man sentenced for mugging woman in Crawley
A man who followed a woman and demanded she hand over her bag in Crawley has been jailed. Steven Mulroe, 24, was on a bicycle in West Green Park in Crawley when he targeted the woman walking. After riding past her he turned round and approached the victim, demanding her bag. He grabbed her and stole a purse before leaving the scene. The victim described her shock and how the incident was traumatic. Mulroe was identified by his clothing on CCTV and officers found him in a car park where he was arrested. At Lewes Crown Court on 7 May he admitted robbery, fraud by false representation, theft from a shop, and attempted theft from a shop. Mulroe, a British national of no fixed address, was jailed for three years and three months. The court was told how the incident happened at 6.40pm on 17 January this year. The victim reported being followed near West Green Park by a man on a bike. Mulroe grabbed her and took her purse before attempting to make purchases with her bank card. He later attempted to steal items from Sainsbury’s in West Green and stole items including chocolates from the Sainsbury’s petrol station. The victim said she was left shaken by the incident. Speaking after the case, Detective Chief Inspector Pauline Lane said: “Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for Sussex Police, and we were determined to get justice for the victim in this case. “Mulroe is now serving a custodial sentence.”
Prolific Crawley shoplifter jailed for latest offences
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed over his latest offences in Crawley. Jason O’Dwyer admitted five new shop thefts and three breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order in the town centre. The 39-year-old took items worth nearly £1,000 from Peacocks, TK Maxx, a BP Petrol station and the Co-op. He was stopped by a Police Community Support Officer and shop security and arrested. At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 1st May he admitted five shop thefts and three breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order. O’Dwyer, a British national of The Ridges, Guildford, was jailed for one year. The court was told how the shoplifter has 35 convictions for 64 previous offences, including 32 theft offences. The most recent were three shop thefts for which he was convicted in February.
Robust action taken to combat knife crime
Knife crime devastates lives. Sceptre week, which commenced 18 May, highlighted Sussex Police’s year-round work to reduce knife crime and serious violence in the county. In that week there were 23 knife-related arrests, three stop searches where a knife was recovered and 199 knives or weapons placed in surrender bins. Officers conducted 73 talks with schoolchildren and 30 events on the streets to discuss knife crime prevention with the public. There were also 22 test purchases, although three failed with action taken and retesting planned for within three months.
Herbert protocol
Caring for vulnerable people, including those with dementia or Alzheimer's, can be challenging.
Use of Surron or Similar high-power bikes
A reminder to the public that Surron and similar high‑powered electric off road bikes are not legal on UK roads, pavements, or public spaces, they are sold as off‑road vehicles and can only be used on private land with permission.
Heading out to any planned events over the Summer,
Counter Terrorism Policing wants live music fans to #BeSafeBeSound, as it collaborates with the UK’s biggest music venues, arena’s and festivals to deliver vital safety advice to the public. #BeSafeBeSound
Domestic abuse affects people from all walks of life and in many different ways.
Find out what classes as domestic abuse, how to report it and how, under Clare’s Law, you can find out if a partner has a history of domestic violence or abuse. We’ll also show you how to delete your visit here from your web history, if you need to.Read more here
Protect your property!
Burglars will use a variety of ways to avoid being noticed. They don’t want to be seen or heard by a neighbour or passer-by because they will feel exposed and identifiable. Distraction burglars will pretend to be someone they are not, so it’s important you are aware of the common methods they will use to get you to let them into your property. Here’s some useful advice, firstly on helping to keep burglars out by giving them no hiding place and, secondly, on how to prevent a distraction burglary. Find out more here
Visit our website to: • Meet your local neighbourhood policing team • Check out upcoming events • Learn about our local priorities • Access advice, news, and resources to help you stay safe You can find the 'Your area' page on our website here
Reporting Crime Contact us Online! If it's not an emergency, the easiest way to contact us is online. Your report will be sent direct to our control room where it will be reviewed by the same team who answer our calls.Contact us | Sussex Police | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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