Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

By Matt Pole

Published 2nd Jan 2023, 08:00 GMT

It has been another busy year for judges, juries and magistrates across Sussex.

Here we take a look at some of the criminals locked up during the final four months of the year.

All of the information below comes from either Sussex Police or our reporters attending court in person.

Here's some of the criminals jailed in Sussex between September and December 2022

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

Here's some of the criminals jailed in Sussex between September and December 2022 Photo: Sussex Police

Three people have been sentenced following an operation aimed to disrupt drug-dealing in Bognor Regis. Stephen Lawson (left), Leon Stanford (right) and Kerry Grzegorz were each arrested on separate occasions in summer 2020 in connection with the possession and supply of Class A drugs. Lawson, 50, of Beach Road, Littlehampton, was sentenced to 43 months’ imprisonment; Stanford, 51, of Annandale Avenue, Bognor Regis, was sentenced to 33 months’ imprisonment; and Grzegorz, 45, also of Annandale Avenue, Bognor Regis, was sentenced to 22 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years. They came to attention after a local PCSO raised concerns about drug-dealing at hot spots in the town centre. In response to this, Sussex Police’s Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) carried out high visibility and plain-clothed patrols aimed to crack down on the issue. On June 3, 2020, Stanford was arrested after TEU officers found him in possession of four wraps of low purity crack cocaine and four wraps of low purity heroin, as well as a wallet containing £255 cash, in Hothampton car park. On June 27, 2020, police in plain clothes witnessed suspicious activity in Crescent Road. Stanford and Grzegorz engaged with two unknown men and were subsequently searched. The search was negative and they were allowed on their way. However, just 30 minutes later, the pair were seen in a secluded area of Hotham Park interacting with another man, identified as Lawson. All three were stopped by TEU officers, and 143 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin as well as £745 cash were located. All three were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Then on July 2, 2020, police received a tip-off about drug-dealing in Waterloo Square. Local Neighbourhood Policing Team officers attended, and found Stanford and Grzegorz both in possession of disposable coffee cups, which contained a total of approximately 200 wraps of suspected Class A drugs. Stanford also had £640 cash on him.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

Three people have been sentenced following an operation aimed to disrupt drug-dealing in Bognor Regis. Stephen Lawson (left), Leon Stanford (right) and Kerry Grzegorz were each arrested on separate occasions in summer 2020 in connection with the possession and supply of Class A drugs. Lawson, 50, of Beach Road, Littlehampton, was sentenced to 43 months’ imprisonment; Stanford, 51, of Annandale Avenue, Bognor Regis, was sentenced to 33 months’ imprisonment; and Grzegorz, 45, also of Annandale Avenue, Bognor Regis, was sentenced to 22 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years. They came to attention after a local PCSO raised concerns about drug-dealing at hot spots in the town centre. In response to this, Sussex Police’s Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) carried out high visibility and plain-clothed patrols aimed to crack down on the issue. On June 3, 2020, Stanford was arrested after TEU officers found him in possession of four wraps of low purity crack cocaine and four wraps of low purity heroin, as well as a wallet containing £255 cash, in Hothampton car park. On June 27, 2020, police in plain clothes witnessed suspicious activity in Crescent Road. Stanford and Grzegorz engaged with two unknown men and were subsequently searched. The search was negative and they were allowed on their way. However, just 30 minutes later, the pair were seen in a secluded area of Hotham Park interacting with another man, identified as Lawson. All three were stopped by TEU officers, and 143 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin as well as £745 cash were located. All three were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Then on July 2, 2020, police received a tip-off about drug-dealing in Waterloo Square. Local Neighbourhood Policing Team officers attended, and found Stanford and Grzegorz both in possession of disposable coffee cups, which contained a total of approximately 200 wraps of suspected Class A drugs. Stanford also had £640 cash on him. Photo: Sussex Police

An e-scooter rider who knocked over a pensioner while trying to evade the police has been sentenced. Paul Satchell had been stopped by PC Jason Kemp and PC Daniel Turk in Watermill Lane, Bexhill, after using the powered vehicle. Satchell, of no fixed address, was charged with Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving. At Lewes Crown Court on September 9, 2022, he was sentenced to 16 months in prison. He was also disqualified from driving for a further three years and eight months. The officers were in a patrol vehicle that stopped to warn the 58-year-old that he need to stop riding, but Satchell ignored them, turned away from the police, and rode off. He paid no attention to what was ahead of him. Myra Wood, 79, was crossing the road when she was struck by Satchell who was riding at speed and looking back to the police officers behind him. She was knocked over and suffered extensive injuries in the collision, including a fractured eye socket. Satchell was also thrown off his vehicle but was uninjured. PC Kemp and PC Turk immediately provided first aid to Mrs Wood, and arrested Satchell. They seized his e-scooter and obtained witness details and CCTV, which showed how the shocking incident unfolded. E-scooters are currently classed as a powered vehicle, but there is currently no way to legally register or insure them. So riding e-scooters in a public place is illegal and users can face having the item seized, and being prosecuted for motoring offences. The court heard how the incident took place at 11.50am on December 1, 2020. Wood, who was aged 77 at the time, agreed to footage being shared to warn other e-scooter users about the dangers the vehicles pose to others and to remind them that the items are illegal to use on a public road or path. She said she previously enjoyed an active life with regular walks and visits to the shops and to church in Bexhill and Sidley. But the injuries she suffered left her in hospital for two days, and she was unable to eat solid food for six weeks.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

An e-scooter rider who knocked over a pensioner while trying to evade the police has been sentenced. Paul Satchell had been stopped by PC Jason Kemp and PC Daniel Turk in Watermill Lane, Bexhill, after using the powered vehicle. Satchell, of no fixed address, was charged with Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving. At Lewes Crown Court on September 9, 2022, he was sentenced to 16 months in prison. He was also disqualified from driving for a further three years and eight months. The officers were in a patrol vehicle that stopped to warn the 58-year-old that he need to stop riding, but Satchell ignored them, turned away from the police, and rode off. He paid no attention to what was ahead of him. Myra Wood, 79, was crossing the road when she was struck by Satchell who was riding at speed and looking back to the police officers behind him. She was knocked over and suffered extensive injuries in the collision, including a fractured eye socket. Satchell was also thrown off his vehicle but was uninjured. PC Kemp and PC Turk immediately provided first aid to Mrs Wood, and arrested Satchell. They seized his e-scooter and obtained witness details and CCTV, which showed how the shocking incident unfolded. E-scooters are currently classed as a powered vehicle, but there is currently no way to legally register or insure them. So riding e-scooters in a public place is illegal and users can face having the item seized, and being prosecuted for motoring offences. The court heard how the incident took place at 11.50am on December 1, 2020. Wood, who was aged 77 at the time, agreed to footage being shared to warn other e-scooter users about the dangers the vehicles pose to others and to remind them that the items are illegal to use on a public road or path. She said she previously enjoyed an active life with regular walks and visits to the shops and to church in Bexhill and Sidley. But the injuries she suffered left her in hospital for two days, and she was unable to eat solid food for six weeks. Photo: Sussex Police

An abuser who targeted seven children has been jailed. Sally Ann Dixon, 58, of Swanmore Avenue, Havant, Hants, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court after being convicted of 30 indecent assaults against her victims, police said. She was given an 18-year custodial sentence, with an additional two years to be served on extended licence. A Judge ordered at least two thirds of the sentence must be served in custody. Dixon will also be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order indefinitely. The five girls and two boys, who were aged under the age of 16 during the period of abuse in the 1980s and 1990s, were abused in Crawley, Bexhill and an East Sussex village, Sussex Police said. Dixon was also found not guilty of four indecent assaults. At the time of the offences, Dixon was John Stephen Dixon, who transitioned to female in 2004 - after the period during which the offences took place, police said.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

An abuser who targeted seven children has been jailed. Sally Ann Dixon, 58, of Swanmore Avenue, Havant, Hants, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court after being convicted of 30 indecent assaults against her victims, police said. She was given an 18-year custodial sentence, with an additional two years to be served on extended licence. A Judge ordered at least two thirds of the sentence must be served in custody. Dixon will also be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order indefinitely. The five girls and two boys, who were aged under the age of 16 during the period of abuse in the 1980s and 1990s, were abused in Crawley, Bexhill and an East Sussex village, Sussex Police said. Dixon was also found not guilty of four indecent assaults. At the time of the offences, Dixon was John Stephen Dixon, who transitioned to female in 2004 - after the period during which the offences took place, police said. Photo: Sussex Police

A former Buddhist monk has been convicted of further historic sexual offences committed against a girl in Sussex and a girl in Nottinghamshire. Koji Takeuchi, formerly Buddha Maitreya, was convicted in 2020 for sexually abusing a young girl in Brighton in the 1970s and early 1980s. The 82-year-old was already serving a four-year prison sentence for the sexual offences against the girl over several years. Following that conviction, two victims came forward separately to Sussex Police to report what had happened to them. On Wednesday, September 21, Takeuchi appeared before Hove Crown Court where he admitted sexual offences committed against them. His Honour Judge Jeremy Gold QC said Takeuchi had abused a position of trust in order to carry out the offences. Takeuchi, formerly of Trent Lane, North Clifton near Newark, Nottinghamshire, was already serving a custodial sentence, and is a registered sex offender for life. The judge further sentenced him to a further two years in prison in total for the subsequent victims. Takeuchi will remain on the sex offenders register for life, and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order will continue to be in place to restrict his access to children upon his release.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A former Buddhist monk has been convicted of further historic sexual offences committed against a girl in Sussex and a girl in Nottinghamshire. Koji Takeuchi, formerly Buddha Maitreya, was convicted in 2020 for sexually abusing a young girl in Brighton in the 1970s and early 1980s. The 82-year-old was already serving a four-year prison sentence for the sexual offences against the girl over several years. Following that conviction, two victims came forward separately to Sussex Police to report what had happened to them. On Wednesday, September 21, Takeuchi appeared before Hove Crown Court where he admitted sexual offences committed against them. His Honour Judge Jeremy Gold QC said Takeuchi had abused a position of trust in order to carry out the offences. Takeuchi, formerly of Trent Lane, North Clifton near Newark, Nottinghamshire, was already serving a custodial sentence, and is a registered sex offender for life. The judge further sentenced him to a further two years in prison in total for the subsequent victims. Takeuchi will remain on the sex offenders register for life, and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order will continue to be in place to restrict his access to children upon his release. Photo: Jon Rigby

A man who stabbed a 15-year-old boy in Eastbourne has been given an extended sentence of 11-and-a-half years. Joseph Heavey, 32, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on Friday, September 2 having been convicted in August 2021 of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The charge related to an attack on a teenager in Seaside, Eastbourne, on the afternoon of January 11, 2021. The victim had been visiting a friend who lived in the same building as Heavey when the two became involved in an argument inside the property. The victim ran from the address, followed by Heavey, and the disagreement continued on the street outside. Heavey is then seen on CCTV to return to the address before coming back outside with a knife. He uses the weapon to stab the victim, causing a serious wound to the boy’s left arm. The victim runs away and is found by police officers on patrol moments later. He is taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for treatment including surgery. Heavey, who had returned to the address and tried to hide the knife in the oven, was arrested. He was later charged and pleaded not guilty to wounding with intent. He was convicted by a jury after trial and sentenced to eight years and six months in prison with a further three years on extended licence. Heavey, unemployed, of Old London Road in Hastings, was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £190.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A man who stabbed a 15-year-old boy in Eastbourne has been given an extended sentence of 11-and-a-half years. Joseph Heavey, 32, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on Friday, September 2 having been convicted in August 2021 of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The charge related to an attack on a teenager in Seaside, Eastbourne, on the afternoon of January 11, 2021. The victim had been visiting a friend who lived in the same building as Heavey when the two became involved in an argument inside the property. The victim ran from the address, followed by Heavey, and the disagreement continued on the street outside. Heavey is then seen on CCTV to return to the address before coming back outside with a knife. He uses the weapon to stab the victim, causing a serious wound to the boy’s left arm. The victim runs away and is found by police officers on patrol moments later. He is taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for treatment including surgery. Heavey, who had returned to the address and tried to hide the knife in the oven, was arrested. He was later charged and pleaded not guilty to wounding with intent. He was convicted by a jury after trial and sentenced to eight years and six months in prison with a further three years on extended licence. Heavey, unemployed, of Old London Road in Hastings, was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £190. Photo: Sussex Police

A St Leonards man who sexually assaulted a young girl has been jailed. Police said Gary Nash abused the child over a ten-year period. Nash, 39, of Tower Road, St Leonards, was sentenced at Hove Crown Court on Thursday, September 8, having previously admitted two offences of sexual assault and one offence of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a girl, police said. He was given a 16-year sentence. Eight years will be served in custody and the remaining eight on extended licence. He was also made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be a registered sex offender for life.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A St Leonards man who sexually assaulted a young girl has been jailed. Police said Gary Nash abused the child over a ten-year period. Nash, 39, of Tower Road, St Leonards, was sentenced at Hove Crown Court on Thursday, September 8, having previously admitted two offences of sexual assault and one offence of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a girl, police said. He was given a 16-year sentence. Eight years will be served in custody and the remaining eight on extended licence. He was also made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be a registered sex offender for life. Photo: Sussex Police

A Crawley man has been sentenced for a series of sexual offences against a young girl over many years following a police investigation, Sussex Police has reported. Roger Robinson, 69, of Beachy Road, Crawley, was sentenced at Hove Crown Court on Monday, September 5, having been convicted at a trial in April of 14 counts of rape and four of indecent assault, Sussex Police said. Her Honour Judge Shani Barnes described Robinson’s offences as a “campaign of rape” that represented the “grossest breach of trust”. She described Robinson as a “predator” who enjoyed the power he had over the victim. Sussex Police said Robinson was sentenced to a 22-year sentence, including 18 years in prison and four years on an extended-licence period. The judge added the four extra years on his licence after concluding he passed a legal test of “dangerousness” which is a sentencing option reserved for the most serious offenders, police added. It means Robinson is not entitled to be released half way through his custodial sentence, and instead will serve a minimum of two-thirds of the sentence in prison before he can be considered eligible for parole, Sussex Police added. Police said the judge also imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order which restricts Robinson’s access to children when he is released.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A Crawley man has been sentenced for a series of sexual offences against a young girl over many years following a police investigation, Sussex Police has reported. Roger Robinson, 69, of Beachy Road, Crawley, was sentenced at Hove Crown Court on Monday, September 5, having been convicted at a trial in April of 14 counts of rape and four of indecent assault, Sussex Police said. Her Honour Judge Shani Barnes described Robinson’s offences as a “campaign of rape” that represented the “grossest breach of trust”. She described Robinson as a “predator” who enjoyed the power he had over the victim. Sussex Police said Robinson was sentenced to a 22-year sentence, including 18 years in prison and four years on an extended-licence period. The judge added the four extra years on his licence after concluding he passed a legal test of “dangerousness” which is a sentencing option reserved for the most serious offenders, police added. It means Robinson is not entitled to be released half way through his custodial sentence, and instead will serve a minimum of two-thirds of the sentence in prison before he can be considered eligible for parole, Sussex Police added. Police said the judge also imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order which restricts Robinson’s access to children when he is released. Photo: Sussex Police

A prolific offender has been jailed after he kicked an officer in the head and spat at another officer in Shoreham. George Cain was detained on suspicion of assaulting someone known to him by officers, but he resisted officers and reacted violently. The 30-year-old appeared in court where he admitted the two assaults on officers that related to an incident on November 13, 2021. The court also heard how Cain had targeted a Co-op store in Shoreham High Street on 12 occasions between February and May this year. He was seen on CCTV stealing items by hiding them in his jumper, shorts and underwear. The list of items he stole included milk, a St Valentine’s Day card, dog food, tinned fish, fizzy drinks, and chilled soup. Cain also found himself back in trouble after taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, and drove while over the legal alcohol limit. He appeared before Worthing Magistrates’ Court on August 8, where he admitted the following offences; assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker; twelve counts of shoplifting, drink-driving, taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, driving without valid insurance, and failing to provide a specimen for analysis when suspected of drug-driving. He was sentenced to a total of 42 weeks in prison for the offences. In court it was revealed how police had been called to Shoreham on November 13, 2021 over reports of an assault. As officers went to place Cain, of East Street, Shoreham, under arrest on suspicion of the offence, he attacked the two officers and resisted arrest. Cain punched one officer repeatedly and then kicked the officer to the head. It took the help of two security staff from a nearby bar and other officers to bring the situation under control and take Cain to custody. Then between February 14 and May 14 he committed the thefts at the Co-op convenience store. The driving matter took place on March 24, when he overtook an off-duty police officer

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A prolific offender has been jailed after he kicked an officer in the head and spat at another officer in Shoreham. George Cain was detained on suspicion of assaulting someone known to him by officers, but he resisted officers and reacted violently. The 30-year-old appeared in court where he admitted the two assaults on officers that related to an incident on November 13, 2021. The court also heard how Cain had targeted a Co-op store in Shoreham High Street on 12 occasions between February and May this year. He was seen on CCTV stealing items by hiding them in his jumper, shorts and underwear. The list of items he stole included milk, a St Valentine’s Day card, dog food, tinned fish, fizzy drinks, and chilled soup. Cain also found himself back in trouble after taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, and drove while over the legal alcohol limit. He appeared before Worthing Magistrates’ Court on August 8, where he admitted the following offences; assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker; twelve counts of shoplifting, drink-driving, taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, driving without valid insurance, and failing to provide a specimen for analysis when suspected of drug-driving. He was sentenced to a total of 42 weeks in prison for the offences. In court it was revealed how police had been called to Shoreham on November 13, 2021 over reports of an assault. As officers went to place Cain, of East Street, Shoreham, under arrest on suspicion of the offence, he attacked the two officers and resisted arrest. Cain punched one officer repeatedly and then kicked the officer to the head. It took the help of two security staff from a nearby bar and other officers to bring the situation under control and take Cain to custody. Then between February 14 and May 14 he committed the thefts at the Co-op convenience store. The driving matter took place on March 24, when he overtook an off-duty police officer Photo: Sussex Police

A man who burgled five homes across Surrey and Sussex within a 24-hour period has been jailed. Adam Prendergast, 33, of no fixed address, was already serving a jail sentence for previous burglaries when he was found to be behind a spate of break-ins from March, 2022. Police in Surrey and Sussex received reports of burglaries at two properties in Hailsham and one each in Pevensey Bay, East Grinstead and Reigate on Tuesday, March 29. Many of the victims were elderly people and each of the homes had been entered through a smashed window or glass door. An investigation discovered a black BMW was present at one of the scenes, waiting nearby to watch the house and only approach when the residents had left. Doorbell footage also showed a break-in taking place, with a man later identified as Prendergast smashing through a window and entering the property. The BMW was traced using police cameras across both counties and tracked moving between all of the reported burglary scenes. It was also found to be using false registration plates. Further investigation discovered Prendergast had used four different false registration plates on the same vehicle, including for burglaries on March 30 in West Mercia, for which he is awaiting sentence. After being identified as the perpetrator of the Surrey and Sussex burglaries, Prendergast was charged with five counts of burglary and one count of fraudulently using a registration plate. He subsequently pleaded guilty and, at Lewes Crown Court on Tuesday, August 30, was jailed for six years.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A man who burgled five homes across Surrey and Sussex within a 24-hour period has been jailed. Adam Prendergast, 33, of no fixed address, was already serving a jail sentence for previous burglaries when he was found to be behind a spate of break-ins from March, 2022. Police in Surrey and Sussex received reports of burglaries at two properties in Hailsham and one each in Pevensey Bay, East Grinstead and Reigate on Tuesday, March 29. Many of the victims were elderly people and each of the homes had been entered through a smashed window or glass door. An investigation discovered a black BMW was present at one of the scenes, waiting nearby to watch the house and only approach when the residents had left. Doorbell footage also showed a break-in taking place, with a man later identified as Prendergast smashing through a window and entering the property. The BMW was traced using police cameras across both counties and tracked moving between all of the reported burglary scenes. It was also found to be using false registration plates. Further investigation discovered Prendergast had used four different false registration plates on the same vehicle, including for burglaries on March 30 in West Mercia, for which he is awaiting sentence. After being identified as the perpetrator of the Surrey and Sussex burglaries, Prendergast was charged with five counts of burglary and one count of fraudulently using a registration plate. He subsequently pleaded guilty and, at Lewes Crown Court on Tuesday, August 30, was jailed for six years. Photo: Sussex Police

A Brighton shoplifter who relentlessly targeted shops around the city centre has been jailed. Carly Smart, 32, of Gloucester Road in Brighton, was charged with 11 counts of shoplifting following a series of incidents between April and July this year. Smart focused on a broad range of different stores, stealing almost £2,000-worth of goods including make-up, food, clothes and fragrances. From one store she even attempted to leave with a mop, but was stopped by security guards. Many of the thefts were captured clearly on CCTV cameras and Smart was stopped multiple times by security staff and store employees, before making off. She was identified as a prolific offender through work under Sussex Police’s Operation Apprentice, a partnership that includes Brighton and Hove’s Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) and Business Improvement District (BID) ambassadors. The BCRP and BID ambassadors provide vital information to help with investigations, such as timely reports to police, statements and CCTV. Their detailed knowledge of repeat offenders is also essential, helping to identify prolific offenders and secure prosecutions against them. Through Op Apprentice, officers work with the business community to identify areas and individuals of concern and work together to share information, gather intelligence and bring perpetrators to justice. Smart was arrested on Friday, August 26, and swiftly charged with 11 counts of shoplifting. She pleaded guilty to all counts at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 29 and was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A Brighton shoplifter who relentlessly targeted shops around the city centre has been jailed. Carly Smart, 32, of Gloucester Road in Brighton, was charged with 11 counts of shoplifting following a series of incidents between April and July this year. Smart focused on a broad range of different stores, stealing almost £2,000-worth of goods including make-up, food, clothes and fragrances. From one store she even attempted to leave with a mop, but was stopped by security guards. Many of the thefts were captured clearly on CCTV cameras and Smart was stopped multiple times by security staff and store employees, before making off. She was identified as a prolific offender through work under Sussex Police’s Operation Apprentice, a partnership that includes Brighton and Hove’s Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) and Business Improvement District (BID) ambassadors. The BCRP and BID ambassadors provide vital information to help with investigations, such as timely reports to police, statements and CCTV. Their detailed knowledge of repeat offenders is also essential, helping to identify prolific offenders and secure prosecutions against them. Through Op Apprentice, officers work with the business community to identify areas and individuals of concern and work together to share information, gather intelligence and bring perpetrators to justice. Smart was arrested on Friday, August 26, and swiftly charged with 11 counts of shoplifting. She pleaded guilty to all counts at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 29 and was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison. Photo: Sussex Police

A man has been convicted and sentenced over serious sexual offences against three women at addresses in Brighton. Abdoulie Jobe, 29, unemployed, of Harmsworth Crescent, Hove, was convicted at Chichester Crown Court on October 26 after a seven day trial. He was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman on July 27, 2021, of the rape and false imprisonment of a woman on August 24, and of the rape of a woman on August 29. He was convicted of all charges and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. The court heard how Jobe met his first victim in a night club in the city on the night of July 27, where he would not leave her alone despite objections from her and her friends. He sexually assaulted her over her clothing before being ejected from the club. CCTV recorded the incident though it was not possible to identify him at the time. Yet barely a month later, at a flat in the city on the night of August 24, Jobe met his second victim, and whilst they were briefly alone he raped her. Then, on the night of August 28 into August 29, he met his third victim with friends whilst drinking outside a club on the seafront. The group went back to a flat where Jobe raped her while escaping the attention of the others. The prosecution authorised by the CPS followed an investigation by the Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Investigations Unit.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A man has been convicted and sentenced over serious sexual offences against three women at addresses in Brighton. Abdoulie Jobe, 29, unemployed, of Harmsworth Crescent, Hove, was convicted at Chichester Crown Court on October 26 after a seven day trial. He was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman on July 27, 2021, of the rape and false imprisonment of a woman on August 24, and of the rape of a woman on August 29. He was convicted of all charges and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. The court heard how Jobe met his first victim in a night club in the city on the night of July 27, where he would not leave her alone despite objections from her and her friends. He sexually assaulted her over her clothing before being ejected from the club. CCTV recorded the incident though it was not possible to identify him at the time. Yet barely a month later, at a flat in the city on the night of August 24, Jobe met his second victim, and whilst they were briefly alone he raped her. Then, on the night of August 28 into August 29, he met his third victim with friends whilst drinking outside a club on the seafront. The group went back to a flat where Jobe raped her while escaping the attention of the others. The prosecution authorised by the CPS followed an investigation by the Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Investigations Unit. Photo: Sussex Police

A dangerous rider who was seen doing wheelie manoeuvres on a motorcycle in Brighton has been jailed. Footage showed Ryan Burtenshaw riding ahead of officers from the Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU) in an unmarked police vehicle in Old Shoreham Road towards Dyke Road in January 2022. When police caught up with the 24-year-old, he failed to stop, and again performed a wheelie. He then accelerated away from police in the 20mph zone and showed no regard for other road users. During a short pursuit, he narrowly avoided colliding into pedestrians and other vehicles. Burtenshaw, unemployed, of Meadowview, Brighton, appeared before Lewes Crown Court on October 19. Burtenshaw admitted dangerous driving, failing to stop when directed by a police officer, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and driving without valid insurance. He was jailed for five months, and was disqualified from driving for one year and eight months.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A dangerous rider who was seen doing wheelie manoeuvres on a motorcycle in Brighton has been jailed. Footage showed Ryan Burtenshaw riding ahead of officers from the Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU) in an unmarked police vehicle in Old Shoreham Road towards Dyke Road in January 2022. When police caught up with the 24-year-old, he failed to stop, and again performed a wheelie. He then accelerated away from police in the 20mph zone and showed no regard for other road users. During a short pursuit, he narrowly avoided colliding into pedestrians and other vehicles. Burtenshaw, unemployed, of Meadowview, Brighton, appeared before Lewes Crown Court on October 19. Burtenshaw admitted dangerous driving, failing to stop when directed by a police officer, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and driving without valid insurance. He was jailed for five months, and was disqualified from driving for one year and eight months. Photo: Sussex Police

A jealous ex-partner drove his car into a love rival before attacking him with a baseball bat and then fleeing police in a rooftop chase caught on camera, police have reported. Zaki Idris, 29, of Manor Way in Brighton, was sentenced to four years and two months in prison and given a five-year restraining order. Idris was found to have followed his victim for months before the pre-meditated attack on January 26. Police reported, on the night of the attack, Idris waited in a black Citreon C4 for his victim, a 35-year-old local man, to leave Underground Gym in Camden Street, Portslade. Police added that as his victim passed, he drove his vehicle directly towards him, throwing him across the bonnet and windscreen, before getting out and attacking him with a baseball bat. Witnesses reported him striking his victim multiple times, while threatening to kill him. As his victim defended himself Idris was chased by members of the public, before police officers pursued him through gardens nearby and onto the roof of a house, where a stand-off ensued. After another foot chase across rooftops and through a neighbouring garden, Idris was eventually caught and taken into custody. A search of his vehicle discovered a claw hammer and a knife. Detectives investigating the attack sought to find a link between Idris and his victim, and found that he had attempted to break into his ex-partner’s house in May, 2021, after seeing the victim’s car parked outside. He was removed from the scene without ever seeing the victim in person, but pictures of his car and registration number were later found on his mobile phone. After the attack on January 26, it was discovered by police Idris had been captured by police cameras near the victim’s car a number of times during December 2021, and January 2022. The final time was in the hour before the attack. He was subsequently charged with attempted grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving, making threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon and detained under the mental health

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A jealous ex-partner drove his car into a love rival before attacking him with a baseball bat and then fleeing police in a rooftop chase caught on camera, police have reported. Zaki Idris, 29, of Manor Way in Brighton, was sentenced to four years and two months in prison and given a five-year restraining order. Idris was found to have followed his victim for months before the pre-meditated attack on January 26. Police reported, on the night of the attack, Idris waited in a black Citreon C4 for his victim, a 35-year-old local man, to leave Underground Gym in Camden Street, Portslade. Police added that as his victim passed, he drove his vehicle directly towards him, throwing him across the bonnet and windscreen, before getting out and attacking him with a baseball bat. Witnesses reported him striking his victim multiple times, while threatening to kill him. As his victim defended himself Idris was chased by members of the public, before police officers pursued him through gardens nearby and onto the roof of a house, where a stand-off ensued. After another foot chase across rooftops and through a neighbouring garden, Idris was eventually caught and taken into custody. A search of his vehicle discovered a claw hammer and a knife. Detectives investigating the attack sought to find a link between Idris and his victim, and found that he had attempted to break into his ex-partner’s house in May, 2021, after seeing the victim’s car parked outside. He was removed from the scene without ever seeing the victim in person, but pictures of his car and registration number were later found on his mobile phone. After the attack on January 26, it was discovered by police Idris had been captured by police cameras near the victim’s car a number of times during December 2021, and January 2022. The final time was in the hour before the attack. He was subsequently charged with attempted grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving, making threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon and detained under the mental health Photo: Sussex Police

A Bognor Regis man who committed a series of knifepoint robberies has been jailed, a Sussex Police spokesperson said. Michael Richard Jones, 28, of Belmont Street, was sentenced to four years imprisonment for crimes committed at three separate Bognor Regis businesses earlier this year. Police said the incidents took place at the Premier convenience store in Gordon Avenue on June 26, Grande Wines in Felpham Road on July 8 and at the post office in Summerley Lane on July 12. He was arrested on August 15, after police launched an official inquiry including CCTV trawls and witness statements. Jones was remanded in custody and charged with three counts of robbery. Having pleaded guilty to all three counts, he appeared at Lewes Crown Court on October 11, where he was sentenced.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A Bognor Regis man who committed a series of knifepoint robberies has been jailed, a Sussex Police spokesperson said. Michael Richard Jones, 28, of Belmont Street, was sentenced to four years imprisonment for crimes committed at three separate Bognor Regis businesses earlier this year. Police said the incidents took place at the Premier convenience store in Gordon Avenue on June 26, Grande Wines in Felpham Road on July 8 and at the post office in Summerley Lane on July 12. He was arrested on August 15, after police launched an official inquiry including CCTV trawls and witness statements. Jones was remanded in custody and charged with three counts of robbery. Having pleaded guilty to all three counts, he appeared at Lewes Crown Court on October 11, where he was sentenced. Photo: Sussex Police

A Hurstpierpoint man has been sentenced to prison after he was filmed appearing to attempt a sexual act with a dog, Sussex Police have said. Police said that Peter Lerwill, 30, of Western Road, plead guilty to attempting a sexual act with an animal at Lewes Crown Court on Thursday, October 20. He was sentenced to 12-weeks in prison, they added. Police said that Lerwill was arrested on Thursday, June 9, after they received a report of ‘a man dressed in women’s clothing involved in a sexual act with a dog’. Police said the dog was taken to a vet immediately for an assessment and care, but it had not suffered any injury and was returned to its owner.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A Hurstpierpoint man has been sentenced to prison after he was filmed appearing to attempt a sexual act with a dog, Sussex Police have said. Police said that Peter Lerwill, 30, of Western Road, plead guilty to attempting a sexual act with an animal at Lewes Crown Court on Thursday, October 20. He was sentenced to 12-weeks in prison, they added. Police said that Lerwill was arrested on Thursday, June 9, after they received a report of ‘a man dressed in women’s clothing involved in a sexual act with a dog’. Police said the dog was taken to a vet immediately for an assessment and care, but it had not suffered any injury and was returned to its owner. Photo: Sussex Police

Three people have been jailed and ordered to repay over £20,000 in illegally gained money after being convicted of County Lines drug offences in West Sussex. In May 2021, West Sussex’s Community Investigation Team (CIT) became aware of a county drugs line known as the ‘TT’ line operating between Worthing and London. An investigation was launched and five months later, on October 12, a police operation in partnership with the Metropolitan Police targeted properties associated with the gang. Damarius Patterson, 21, (left) formerly of Marischal Road in Lewisham, Asharm Patterson-Low, 27, formerly of Dunheved Road in Croydon, and Lucy Pinkney, 24, (right) formerly of Limpsfield Avenue in Croydon, were all taken into custody. On February 4, 2022, Pinkney was jailed for four years, Patterson for six years and Patterson-Low for five years and four months. At the time of his arrest, Patterson-Low was found attempting to wash rocks of crack cocaine down the sink, and he was in possession of two mobile phones. In his kitchen were Class A drugs worth over £1,000, paraphernalia associated with drug dealing and £940 in cash next to a cash counting machine. Pinkney was arrested in Worthing and in a property linked to her in the town was found heroin and crack cocaine worth £6,760, more than £2,000 in cash and a mobile phone connected to the TT line. All three were charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin, as well as conspiracy to acquire / use / possess criminal property. On December 10, 2021, at Lewes Crown Court, all three pleaded guilty to the three counts of supplying Class A drugs, but not guilty to acquiring criminal property. That charge was ordered to lie on file. On Friday, October 14, the final of three confiscation orders were completed, where it was heard they had benefitted to the sum of £112,092.73 each.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

Three people have been jailed and ordered to repay over £20,000 in illegally gained money after being convicted of County Lines drug offences in West Sussex. In May 2021, West Sussex’s Community Investigation Team (CIT) became aware of a county drugs line known as the ‘TT’ line operating between Worthing and London. An investigation was launched and five months later, on October 12, a police operation in partnership with the Metropolitan Police targeted properties associated with the gang. Damarius Patterson, 21, (left) formerly of Marischal Road in Lewisham, Asharm Patterson-Low, 27, formerly of Dunheved Road in Croydon, and Lucy Pinkney, 24, (right) formerly of Limpsfield Avenue in Croydon, were all taken into custody. On February 4, 2022, Pinkney was jailed for four years, Patterson for six years and Patterson-Low for five years and four months. At the time of his arrest, Patterson-Low was found attempting to wash rocks of crack cocaine down the sink, and he was in possession of two mobile phones. In his kitchen were Class A drugs worth over £1,000, paraphernalia associated with drug dealing and £940 in cash next to a cash counting machine. Pinkney was arrested in Worthing and in a property linked to her in the town was found heroin and crack cocaine worth £6,760, more than £2,000 in cash and a mobile phone connected to the TT line. All three were charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin, as well as conspiracy to acquire / use / possess criminal property. On December 10, 2021, at Lewes Crown Court, all three pleaded guilty to the three counts of supplying Class A drugs, but not guilty to acquiring criminal property. That charge was ordered to lie on file. On Friday, October 14, the final of three confiscation orders were completed, where it was heard they had benefitted to the sum of £112,092.73 each. Photo: Sussex Police

Matthew Banks, from Chichester, forcefully shook his two-year-old son causing injuries which later led to his death, a Sussex Police spokesperson said. Banks pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of two-year-old Leo following an investigation by the West Sussex Safeguarding Investigations Unit. He appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Friday, October 21 and was sentenced to three years, eight months imprisonment. Leo had been receiving specialist in-patient and out-patient treatment for head injuries suffered in December 2017, when he was just four weeks old. He died at home in February 2020 as a result. Sussex Police said Banks, 34, of Gilbert Road, was interviewed by officers in relation to his son’s injuries and admitted to shaking the baby ‘quite vigorously while looking after him during the night. He told police Leo had been crying hysterically and seemed stressed during a feed, leading to Banks become tired and frustrated. Medical help wasn’t sought until the following morning, when Leo’s mother woke up and realised her son was poorly.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

Matthew Banks, from Chichester, forcefully shook his two-year-old son causing injuries which later led to his death, a Sussex Police spokesperson said. Banks pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of two-year-old Leo following an investigation by the West Sussex Safeguarding Investigations Unit. He appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Friday, October 21 and was sentenced to three years, eight months imprisonment. Leo had been receiving specialist in-patient and out-patient treatment for head injuries suffered in December 2017, when he was just four weeks old. He died at home in February 2020 as a result. Sussex Police said Banks, 34, of Gilbert Road, was interviewed by officers in relation to his son’s injuries and admitted to shaking the baby ‘quite vigorously while looking after him during the night. He told police Leo had been crying hysterically and seemed stressed during a feed, leading to Banks become tired and frustrated. Medical help wasn’t sought until the following morning, when Leo’s mother woke up and realised her son was poorly. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

A St Leonards man who repeatedly sexually assaulted a girl has been jailed. Police said Raymond Haffenden, 69, of Springfield Road, received a 12-year jail sentence at Hove Crown Court on Wednesday, October 19 after being found guilty of four counts of sexual assault. He was accused of sexually assaulting a young girl on a number of occasions. A police investigation was launched when allegations were reported, and computer devices seized. Police said Haffenden was arrested and charged with four counts of sexual assault on a girl by touching; three counts of sexual assault on a girl by penetration and two counts of making an indecent photograph of a child. On May 5 he was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault on a girl by touching and two counts of sexual assault on a girl by penetration. Police said he was sentenced to four years in prison for the two sexual assaults by touching, and 11 and 12 years for each charge of sexual assault on a girl by penetration – all to be served concurrently. Haffenden was told he must serve at least two thirds of his sentence in custody and he was given an indefinite Sexual Harm Protection Order, severely restricting his access to children and electronic devices.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A St Leonards man who repeatedly sexually assaulted a girl has been jailed. Police said Raymond Haffenden, 69, of Springfield Road, received a 12-year jail sentence at Hove Crown Court on Wednesday, October 19 after being found guilty of four counts of sexual assault. He was accused of sexually assaulting a young girl on a number of occasions. A police investigation was launched when allegations were reported, and computer devices seized. Police said Haffenden was arrested and charged with four counts of sexual assault on a girl by touching; three counts of sexual assault on a girl by penetration and two counts of making an indecent photograph of a child. On May 5 he was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault on a girl by touching and two counts of sexual assault on a girl by penetration. Police said he was sentenced to four years in prison for the two sexual assaults by touching, and 11 and 12 years for each charge of sexual assault on a girl by penetration – all to be served concurrently. Haffenden was told he must serve at least two thirds of his sentence in custody and he was given an indefinite Sexual Harm Protection Order, severely restricting his access to children and electronic devices. Photo: Sussex Police

A Peacehaven woman has been jailed for a violent assault in a pub that left her victim with significant facial injuries, Sussex Police has reported. Louisa Lyons, 40, of Buckhurst Road in Peacehaven, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent following the incident in the Telscombe Tavern public house on August 17, 2019, police said. Sussex Police said Lyons was reported to have armed herself with a fire extinguisher before headbutting her victim – a 39-year-old woman – and smashing her face into the floor in an unprovoked attack. Sussex Police said Lyons was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and, at Hove Crown Court on Friday, October 14, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison, with a further three years to be spent on licence.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A Peacehaven woman has been jailed for a violent assault in a pub that left her victim with significant facial injuries, Sussex Police has reported. Louisa Lyons, 40, of Buckhurst Road in Peacehaven, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent following the incident in the Telscombe Tavern public house on August 17, 2019, police said. Sussex Police said Lyons was reported to have armed herself with a fire extinguisher before headbutting her victim – a 39-year-old woman – and smashing her face into the floor in an unprovoked attack. Sussex Police said Lyons was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and, at Hove Crown Court on Friday, October 14, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison, with a further three years to be spent on licence. Photo: Sussex Police

A Hampshire man is beginning a 23-year sentence after being found guilty of committing 19 sexual offences against children while living in Billingshurst, Sussex Police has reported. An investigation of Michael Coburn, of Spitfire Way in Hamble-le-Rice, was launched after two victims came forward to police and disclosed the assaults in January 2022, police said. Sussex Police said Coburn, 49, was arrested and charged with 19 child sex offences. He pleaded not guilty to all charges but was convicted by a unanimous jury following a trial at Lewes Crown Court in August 2022, police added. At the same court on September 29, he was sentenced to 18 years in prison with a further five years on licence, police added. Sussex Police said he will also be on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

A Hampshire man is beginning a 23-year sentence after being found guilty of committing 19 sexual offences against children while living in Billingshurst, Sussex Police has reported. An investigation of Michael Coburn, of Spitfire Way in Hamble-le-Rice, was launched after two victims came forward to police and disclosed the assaults in January 2022, police said. Sussex Police said Coburn, 49, was arrested and charged with 19 child sex offences. He pleaded not guilty to all charges but was convicted by a unanimous jury following a trial at Lewes Crown Court in August 2022, police added. At the same court on September 29, he was sentenced to 18 years in prison with a further five years on licence, police added. Sussex Police said he will also be on the Sex Offenders Register for life. Photo: Sussex Police

Here's some of the criminals jailed in Sussex between September and December 2022

1. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

Here's some of the criminals jailed in Sussex between September and December 2022 Photo: Sussex Police

Three people have been sentenced following an operation aimed to disrupt drug-dealing in Bognor Regis. Stephen Lawson (left), Leon Stanford (right) and Kerry Grzegorz were each arrested on separate occasions in summer 2020 in connection with the possession and supply of Class A drugs. Lawson, 50, of Beach Road, Littlehampton, was sentenced to 43 months’ imprisonment; Stanford, 51, of Annandale Avenue, Bognor Regis, was sentenced to 33 months’ imprisonment; and Grzegorz, 45, also of Annandale Avenue, Bognor Regis, was sentenced to 22 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years. They came to attention after a local PCSO raised concerns about drug-dealing at hot spots in the town centre. In response to this, Sussex Police’s Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) carried out high visibility and plain-clothed patrols aimed to crack down on the issue. On June 3, 2020, Stanford was arrested after TEU officers found him in possession of four wraps of low purity crack cocaine and four wraps of low purity heroin, as well as a wallet containing £255 cash, in Hothampton car park. On June 27, 2020, police in plain clothes witnessed suspicious activity in Crescent Road. Stanford and Grzegorz engaged with two unknown men and were subsequently searched. The search was negative and they were allowed on their way. However, just 30 minutes later, the pair were seen in a secluded area of Hotham Park interacting with another man, identified as Lawson. All three were stopped by TEU officers, and 143 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin as well as £745 cash were located. All three were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Then on July 2, 2020, police received a tip-off about drug-dealing in Waterloo Square. Local Neighbourhood Policing Team officers attended, and found Stanford and Grzegorz both in possession of disposable coffee cups, which contained a total of approximately 200 wraps of suspected Class A drugs. Stanford also had £640 cash on him.

2. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

Three people have been sentenced following an operation aimed to disrupt drug-dealing in Bognor Regis. Stephen Lawson (left), Leon Stanford (right) and Kerry Grzegorz were each arrested on separate occasions in summer 2020 in connection with the possession and supply of Class A drugs. Lawson, 50, of Beach Road, Littlehampton, was sentenced to 43 months’ imprisonment; Stanford, 51, of Annandale Avenue, Bognor Regis, was sentenced to 33 months’ imprisonment; and Grzegorz, 45, also of Annandale Avenue, Bognor Regis, was sentenced to 22 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years. They came to attention after a local PCSO raised concerns about drug-dealing at hot spots in the town centre. In response to this, Sussex Police’s Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) carried out high visibility and plain-clothed patrols aimed to crack down on the issue. On June 3, 2020, Stanford was arrested after TEU officers found him in possession of four wraps of low purity crack cocaine and four wraps of low purity heroin, as well as a wallet containing £255 cash, in Hothampton car park. On June 27, 2020, police in plain clothes witnessed suspicious activity in Crescent Road. Stanford and Grzegorz engaged with two unknown men and were subsequently searched. The search was negative and they were allowed on their way. However, just 30 minutes later, the pair were seen in a secluded area of Hotham Park interacting with another man, identified as Lawson. All three were stopped by TEU officers, and 143 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin as well as £745 cash were located. All three were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Then on July 2, 2020, police received a tip-off about drug-dealing in Waterloo Square. Local Neighbourhood Policing Team officers attended, and found Stanford and Grzegorz both in possession of disposable coffee cups, which contained a total of approximately 200 wraps of suspected Class A drugs. Stanford also had £640 cash on him. Photo: Sussex Police

An e-scooter rider who knocked over a pensioner while trying to evade the police has been sentenced. Paul Satchell had been stopped by PC Jason Kemp and PC Daniel Turk in Watermill Lane, Bexhill, after using the powered vehicle. Satchell, of no fixed address, was charged with Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving. At Lewes Crown Court on September 9, 2022, he was sentenced to 16 months in prison. He was also disqualified from driving for a further three years and eight months. The officers were in a patrol vehicle that stopped to warn the 58-year-old that he need to stop riding, but Satchell ignored them, turned away from the police, and rode off. He paid no attention to what was ahead of him. Myra Wood, 79, was crossing the road when she was struck by Satchell who was riding at speed and looking back to the police officers behind him. She was knocked over and suffered extensive injuries in the collision, including a fractured eye socket. Satchell was also thrown off his vehicle but was uninjured. PC Kemp and PC Turk immediately provided first aid to Mrs Wood, and arrested Satchell. They seized his e-scooter and obtained witness details and CCTV, which showed how the shocking incident unfolded. E-scooters are currently classed as a powered vehicle, but there is currently no way to legally register or insure them. So riding e-scooters in a public place is illegal and users can face having the item seized, and being prosecuted for motoring offences. The court heard how the incident took place at 11.50am on December 1, 2020. Wood, who was aged 77 at the time, agreed to footage being shared to warn other e-scooter users about the dangers the vehicles pose to others and to remind them that the items are illegal to use on a public road or path. She said she previously enjoyed an active life with regular walks and visits to the shops and to church in Bexhill and Sidley. But the injuries she suffered left her in hospital for two days, and she was unable to eat solid food for six weeks.

3. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

An e-scooter rider who knocked over a pensioner while trying to evade the police has been sentenced. Paul Satchell had been stopped by PC Jason Kemp and PC Daniel Turk in Watermill Lane, Bexhill, after using the powered vehicle. Satchell, of no fixed address, was charged with Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving. At Lewes Crown Court on September 9, 2022, he was sentenced to 16 months in prison. He was also disqualified from driving for a further three years and eight months. The officers were in a patrol vehicle that stopped to warn the 58-year-old that he need to stop riding, but Satchell ignored them, turned away from the police, and rode off. He paid no attention to what was ahead of him. Myra Wood, 79, was crossing the road when she was struck by Satchell who was riding at speed and looking back to the police officers behind him. She was knocked over and suffered extensive injuries in the collision, including a fractured eye socket. Satchell was also thrown off his vehicle but was uninjured. PC Kemp and PC Turk immediately provided first aid to Mrs Wood, and arrested Satchell. They seized his e-scooter and obtained witness details and CCTV, which showed how the shocking incident unfolded. E-scooters are currently classed as a powered vehicle, but there is currently no way to legally register or insure them. So riding e-scooters in a public place is illegal and users can face having the item seized, and being prosecuted for motoring offences. The court heard how the incident took place at 11.50am on December 1, 2020. Wood, who was aged 77 at the time, agreed to footage being shared to warn other e-scooter users about the dangers the vehicles pose to others and to remind them that the items are illegal to use on a public road or path. She said she previously enjoyed an active life with regular walks and visits to the shops and to church in Bexhill and Sidley. But the injuries she suffered left her in hospital for two days, and she was unable to eat solid food for six weeks. Photo: Sussex Police

An abuser who targeted seven children has been jailed. Sally Ann Dixon, 58, of Swanmore Avenue, Havant, Hants, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court after being convicted of 30 indecent assaults against her victims, police said. She was given an 18-year custodial sentence, with an additional two years to be served on extended licence. A Judge ordered at least two thirds of the sentence must be served in custody. Dixon will also be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order indefinitely. The five girls and two boys, who were aged under the age of 16 during the period of abuse in the 1980s and 1990s, were abused in Crawley, Bexhill and an East Sussex village, Sussex Police said. Dixon was also found not guilty of four indecent assaults. At the time of the offences, Dixon was John Stephen Dixon, who transitioned to female in 2004 - after the period during which the offences took place, police said.

4. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December

An abuser who targeted seven children has been jailed. Sally Ann Dixon, 58, of Swanmore Avenue, Havant, Hants, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court after being convicted of 30 indecent assaults against her victims, police said. She was given an 18-year custodial sentence, with an additional two years to be served on extended licence. A Judge ordered at least two thirds of the sentence must be served in custody. Dixon will also be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order indefinitely. The five girls and two boys, who were aged under the age of 16 during the period of abuse in the 1980s and 1990s, were abused in Crawley, Bexhill and an East Sussex village, Sussex Police said. Dixon was also found not guilty of four indecent assaults. At the time of the offences, Dixon was John Stephen Dixon, who transitioned to female in 2004 - after the period during which the offences took place, police said. Photo: Sussex Police