Crime

Results from Eastbourne Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Hastings, for August 12 - August 15.

A teenage boy was threatened with a knife outside shops in Newhaven.

A bomb hoax, a child abduction and threats to kill are just some of the shocking crimes to have been committed on railways in Sussex.

Twenty-nine shotguns were handed in to Sussex Police at a recent national firearms surrender.

A Lewes veterinary nurse was among 83 people arrested in Sussex Police’s summer crackdown on drink and drug-drivers.

Bogus beggars from organised crime groups are deceiving members of the public in Hailsham and Uckfield out of their cash.

A Hailsham man has been convicted for stealing lager from a filling station and being in possession of a weapon in public, according to a court document.

Sussex Police are appealing for information on missing Leah Shawyer.

A Peacehaven woman is living in fear in her own home after witnessing a ‘terrifying’ attempted knife attack.

During the past few weeks there have been numerous articles in this newspaper covering the increase in police officer numbers, recruitment of apprentice PCSOs and encouragement to join the community speed watch teams.

Three officers have been attacked, with two hospitalised as a result of their injuries.

Results from Eastbourne Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Hastings, for August 7 - August 9.

A Heathfield man who paid his friend £1,000 to take the blame for speeding has been jailed, police said.

A fresh approach to tackling crime in Newhaven has been launched – and could be rolled out across the Lewes district and other parts of Sussex.

A Lewes councillor was subjected to a ‘scary’ attack in Newhaven while out with his dog.

A Hailsham man caused damage to fencing and a number of cars according to a court document.

Today is International Youth Day (Aug 12), raising awareness of challenges facing young people, as well as serving as an annual celebration of the role of young women and men as essential partners in change.

An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital after an attack by up to ten young people in Bexhill-on-Sea, according to Sussex Police.