East Sussex man charged following ‘report of a stolen Asda van’
A man has been charged after police in Eastbourne engaged in a ‘tactical pursuit’ following a ‘report of a stolen Asda van’.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “Police attended Sovereign Harbour Retail Park in Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne at around 6.20am (30 January) following a report of a stolen Asda van.
“Officers engaged in a tactical pursuit and vehicle was safely stopped in The Fairway, Newhaven.
“Shane Brett, 30, of Cinque Foil, Peacehaven, was arrested, and the next day (31 January) charged with theft of a motor vehicle, burglary other than a dwelling, driving a motor vehicle dangerously, and driving a motor vehicle on a road or in a public place without third party insurance. He was remanded into custody.
“Brett appeared later the same day at Brighton Magistrates’ Court where he was remanded into custody until he is due to appear at Lewes Crown Court on 2 March.”