Sussex Alerts - Lewes and Seahaven Police

Friday 10th July 2026

Sussex Alerts - Lewes and Seahaven Police

Dear Residents,

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

Drink and drug drive checks during the World Cup

 As part of our World Cup road safety campaign, police are carrying out roadside checks and providing road safety advice to help keep roads safe. Large sporting events often lead to increased social gatherings where alcohol and drugs may be consumed, bringing a greater risk of drink and drug driving. 

The campaign aims to deter impaired driving, raise awareness of the dangers, and help prevent serious collisions during and after matches.

Following the early morning England game this week, officers were out first thing Monday morning carrying out roadside drink and drug-driving checks across the district as part of our enforcement activity running throughout the World Cup.

Police in Lewes were pleased to report every driver stopped passed their roadside drink and drug tests during the course of the morning checks, and give thanks to everyone who planned ahead, stayed responsible and helped keep Sussex roads safe for all.

If you know someone is driving while over the limit or after taking drugs, call 999.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. 

Get a FREE tool marking kit this SaturdayinLewes

Tool theft costs local trades both time and money.
 

Where: Lewes High Street (Opposite Waterstones)
When: Saturday 11th July
Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Local tradespeople can drop by to get A FREE SelectaDNA kit following a quick, simple registration for the marking kit which is done on the day.

Lewes Police are working with the Sussex PCC to help protect your livelihood by offering free tool marking with the latest SELECTA DNA kits to make equipment harder to steal and easier to return if recovered.

Help protect your livelihood — no booking needed, just turn up.

More information here.

Speed concerns in Seaford

Following calls from residents around speeding in Seaford, local PCSOs called on officers from our Community Speed Watch Teams to join forces to conduct a number of checks in this week in various areas of concern.

During the course of their checks, a number of vehicles were recorded exceeding the speed limit, at different sites including: along Badgers Copse on the A259 Eastbourne Road, the approach to Downs Leisure Centre, and the A259 Seaford Road around Seafield Road from Hind Over into the 30mph Zone; drivers recorded by teams exceeding the limits will soon be hearing from us.

We continue to work together to keep our roads safe, and to address recently reported community concerns; with focus on the Fatal 5 offences, including speeding and the use of mobile phones or other distractions, which contribute to serious and fatal collisions on Sussex roads each year.

Residents can read more about our commitment to road safety as well as report incidents to us online, or by calling 101.

Crossed the line?

You might spot these new beer mats in Sussex bars and pubs during the World Cup, they’re there for a reason.

Rates of domestic abuse go up whether the England men's football team win or lose.

For someone experiencing domestic abuse, asking for help can be incredibly difficult, which is why friends, family, neighbours, or even concerned strangers making a call to us can save lives.

If you're worried about someone, trust your instincts and call us. You don't need proof - we will listen, and can stay anonymous if you want.

You can report online or ring 101.

In an emergency always call 999.

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