Here we take a look at some of the criminals locked up during the final four months of 2025.
All of the information below comes from either Sussex Police or our reporters attending court in person.
9. Locked up in Sussex 2025: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December
Police attended an address in Milward Crescent, Hastings on November 30, 2024, following a report that a woman had been raped. On the evening of the incident, the victim opened the door in response to a knock, expecting it to be a delivery. Instead, it was a masked man, unknown to her. The man, later identified as Jason Wren, 32, of Redmayne Drive in Hastings, attacked her and made threats if she made any noise. Around 15 minutes later he fled the scene and was captured on CCTV leaving the area. The victim dialled 999, and specialist officers were immediately deployed to support and investigate. House to house, CCTV and witness enquiries were promptly undertaken, leading officers to one suspect, Wren. He was seen circling the area prior to the incident, and witnesses who passed him noticed his odd behaviour. Following a media appeal to identify the man seen on CCTV, Wren handed himself into Hastings police station on December 7, 2024 where he was arrested on suspicion of rape. In his interview he categorically denied the allegation, stating that it had been a consensual encounter with the victim that had been arranged the day before when they had passed each other in the street. Despite Wren's claim, charges were authorised the following day for rape, attempted rape and knowingly/recklessly trespassing on a premises with the intent to commit a sexual offence. He was remanded into custody and pleaded not guilty to the offences when he appeared in court on January 6, 2025. On June 3, following a six-day trial at Hove Crown Court, the jury found Wren guilty of all offences and he was remanded into custody to await his sentencing. He appeared again at Hove Crown Court on September 12 where he was jailed for 15 years. He has been ordered to serve a further seven years on licence. Photo: Sussex Police
10. Locked up in Sussex 2025: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December
An East Sussex man who raped and sexually assaulted two girls and a boy has been jailed, police have said. Sussex Police said Daniel Ellett, 35, of Bolney Road in Brighton, abused his three victims over several years. An investigation was launched in January, 2021. and Ellett was arrested while his victims were supported by specialist officers. Sussex Police said he was subsequently charged with two counts of rape against a boy, two counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl, and one count each of rape of a girl, engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a boy, inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity, indecent assault on a girl and exposure. At Brighton Crown Court on July 2, he was found guilty of all charges. At Lewes Crown Court on September 4, Ellett was sentenced to a total of 19 years, comprising 16 years in custody with another three to be spent on extended licence. Sussex Police said he was also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, a restraining order against his victims and will be a registered sex offender for life. Photo: Sussex Police
11. Locked up in Sussex 2025: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December
A registered sex offender has been jailed after police discovered him sleeping in a van with an underage girl. Brandon Slater – who has an interim Sexual Risk Order – was outstanding for a court warrant, therefore police made enquiries to locate him. At about 11.30pm on September 5, officers from the Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU) attended Chesswood Road in Worthing, where a Ford Transit van was discovered. Despite repeated calls to make himself known and exit the vehicle, Slater refused. Officers therefore began to force their way into the van, at which point Slater opened the rear doors, jumped down and sprinted away from the scene. But his efforts were short-lived, as SEU officers equipped with Tasers and a police dog detained him within a matter of seconds. Slater, 19, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with two counts of breaching a Sexual Risk Order. Specifically, the order prohibits him from contacting any female under the age of 18. Slater pleaded guilty to both offences at Worthing Magistrates’ Court on October 14, where he was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment. Photo: Sussex Police
12. Locked up in Sussex 2025: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December
A prolific shop thief has been jailed over his latest offences. Luke Wolf-England entered stores across Crawley and Horsham between August and October. He stole electrical items such as speakers and a turntable from HMV in Crawley, chocolate and meat from Tesco Express in Horsham, and multiple cans of Red Bull drinks from the Co-op in Langley Green. The offences were committed after he was issued with a community order by the courts in August after he admitted 38 offences across West Sussex. At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on October 23, Wolf-England, 31, of no fixed address, admitted a further 11 shop theft offences. He was jailed for nine months. The court was told how he entered stores and stole items, dating from August 24, just nine days after being sentenced to complete drug rehabilitation treatment in court. His thefts continued in September and into October, where he was identified on CCTV across multiple retailers, and he was arrested as a priority to tackle business crime. Photo: Sussex Police