Cables stolen from Newhaven Port and expensive equipment damaged
Cables have been stolen from Newhaven Port during two incidents, Lewes Police have said.
Police are asking people in the area whether they saw ‘anything suspicious’ near Newhaven Port on Monday, August 31, or Monday, September 7.
They made the appeal on their Facebook page on Wednesday, September 9.
The Lewes Police post said: “We are appealing for witnesses following two incidents in which cables were stolen from Newhaven Port, causing significant damage to expensive equipment.
“The incidents happened at around 10.30pm on Monday, August 31 and 1am on Monday, September 7. On both occasions, a group of four men is believed to have accessed the breakwater, causing damage and stealing cables which power critical equipment.
“We believe several people were in the area at the time and would like to speak to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious, including anyone with dashcam footage from the nearby beach or car park off Fort Road. If you can help, please contact us online or call 101, quoting reference 47260205914.”