Here we take a look at some of the criminals locked up during the summer of 2024.
All of the information below comes from either Sussex Police or our reporters attending court in person.
13. Locked up in Sussex 2024: These are some of the criminals jailed between May and August
Two men have been sentenced for the robbery of a man in Brighton. Charlie Crookes and Anthony Kirsten (pictured) targeted the man as he walked in The Avenue, Bevendean. The victim tried to avoid them and entered a nearby shop. But Crookes and Kirsten followed him inside where they assaulted the victim with a bottle and threatened him with a knife. It left the victim shaken and injured. Both men admitted robbery and possession of a bladed article when they appeared before Lewes Crown Court for sentence on June 7. Kirsten, 45, of Hillside, Southwick, admitted robbery, possession of a bladed article, aggravated vehicle taking and driving without valid insurance. He was sentenced to five years and four months in prison and was disqualified from driving for three years and nine months. Photo: Sussex Police
14. Locked up in Sussex 2024: These are some of the criminals jailed between May and August
A Bexhill woman convicted of manslaughter following the death of an 18-month-old boy has been jailed. Shannon Driver, 27, of North Road in Bexhill, was sentenced to 17 years on June 28 at Lewes Crown Court. Driver was jailed for 12 years, with another five to be spent on extended licence. In January, Driver had been found guilty of the manslaughter of 18-month-old Jaxon Syrett while he was in her care. Jaxon tragically died in hospital on September 24, 2020, after being admitted several days previously with significant injuries. On the afternoon of September 19, 2020, emergency services were called to a property in London Road to a report of a child having been seriously injured. Eighteen-month-old Jaxon was rushed to hospital for treatment after the informant, Shannon Driver, claimed he had slipped in the shower. Driver had been looking after him while his father was at work. Despite the best efforts of hospital staff Jaxon did not recover from his injuries and was sadly confirmed deceased on September 24. Subsequent examinations by medical professionals found he had suffered significant injuries that the post-mortem suggested to be ‘non-accidental, i.e. inflicted trauma’. A criminal investigation was launched, while Jaxon’s family were supported by specialist officers. Driver was arrested, subsequently charged with manslaughter and remanded in custody. Photo: Sussex Police
15. Locked up in Sussex 2024: These are some of the criminals jailed between May and August
A repeat sex offender has been jailed for breaching the terms of a Sexual Risk Order in Crawley. Malak Siftul-Hassan, 32, of no fixed address, was given a Sexual Risk Order at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on January 4 after being investigated for the sexual exploitation of a teenage girl. The order prohibited Siftul-Hassan from doing a number of things, including being in the company of anyone under 18 without a parent or legal guardian and communicating – directly or indirectly – with a named 16-year-old girl. On the evening of March 8, Siftul-Hassan was seen to be in the company of the named teenager in Crawley town centre. He was arrested the following evening and a search of his mobile phone found he had been communicating with her earlier that month. Siftul-Hassan was charged and subsequently convicted of twice being in breach of his Sexual Risk Order. At Lewes Crown Court on June 10, Siftul-Hassan was jailed for 12 months Photo: Sussex Police
16. Locked up in Sussex 2024: These are some of the criminals jailed between May and August
A man who was found with Class A drugs in Brighton has been sentenced for supply. Muhammed Alam, 47, of Thomas Road in London was located in a vehicle in Queens Park Road on the evening of December 23, 2023. After being approached by patrolling officers who believed the vehicle was linked to drugs supply, Alam was asked for his details, and provided false information in attempt to conceal his identity. Alam and the vehicle were searched, where he was found in possession of a quantity of cocaine and heroin. He was also found to be without a driving licence or insurance. He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, and for driving without a licence and without insurance. After being charged with the offences on December 24, Alam was remanded in custody on December 26 pending his next court appearance. On January 26, Alam pleaded not guilty to the charges, and was remanded back into custody to await his trial. At Lewes Crown Court on June 12, Alam was found guilty of the offences, and was sentenced on June 13 to seven years imprisonment. He also received six points on his licence and a £228 fine. Photo: Sussex Police