Bognor Regis PCs receive Divisional Commendations for their work
Three Bognor Regis-based police constables have received Divisional Commendations for their work to tackle two teenage suspects involved in an affray.
Sussex Police hosted its West Sussex Divisional Awards on September 28 to “celebrate the courage, professionalism and outstanding public service of its officers and staff.”
The ceremony was held at Arundel Castle and was attended by High Sheriff of West Sussex and Editor at Large of SussexWorld, Gary Shipton.
PCs Ellen MacDonald, Rich Spark and Rob Davis received Divisional Commendations for their work.
Sussex Police confirmed that a 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of a class B drug, while 19-year-old Jenson Morris was charged with assault of an emergency worker, possession of a bladed article and possession of a class B drug.
The 17-year-old was given a Community Resolution to attend drug rehabilitation. Mr. Morris was given a six-month suspended sentence with 200 hours of unpaid work, 20 rehabilitation activity requirement sessions, a £40 fine and a £25 compensation to the officer.
Two further suspects were also identified and arrested, including a 17-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of possessing class A and class B drugs with intent to supply and an 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug.
The 17-year-old was released under investigation pending further enquiries, while the 18-year-old was released without charge and faces no further police action.
West Sussex Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent Imran Asghar said: “Our annual awards recognise the incredible work of individual officers and staff and the professionalism of our teams working to serve the public.
“Every recipient has shown they are a credit to Sussex Police, and they have each made a huge difference to the communities in which they serve.”