Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in July 2026

By Matt Pole

Published 1st Aug 2026, 09:42 BST

Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in July.

These are some of the most serious, high profile and prolific offenders who were jailed in the seventh month of 2026.

All information comes directly from Sussex Police.

1. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in July 2026

These are some of the most serious, high profile and prolific offenders who were jailed in Sussex in July 2026 Photo: Sussex Police

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed after he was found to be in breach of a suspended sentence. Max Huggett committed a spate of new shop theft offences within days of a court appearance in Crawley. He targeted the Co-op store in Langley Parade, and the Asda store in Balcombe Road in June. The 35-year-old was arrested and charged with 14 new shoplifting offences and 17 breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order. At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on July 2 he admitted the charges. Huggett, of Ockley Road, Bognor, was jailed for nine months. The court was told how Huggett appeared for sentence in court on June 10 where a nine-month suspended sentence was imposed. But on June 14 he entered the Co-op store and stole items. He committed further offences throughout June this year. The court was also told how Huggett has 19 previous convictions for 133 offences, 99 of which were theft related.

2. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in July 2026

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed after he was found to be in breach of a suspended sentence. Max Huggett committed a spate of new shop theft offences within days of a court appearance in Crawley. He targeted the Co-op store in Langley Parade, and the Asda store in Balcombe Road in June. The 35-year-old was arrested and charged with 14 new shoplifting offences and 17 breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order. At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on July 2 he admitted the charges. Huggett, of Ockley Road, Bognor, was jailed for nine months. The court was told how Huggett appeared for sentence in court on June 10 where a nine-month suspended sentence was imposed. But on June 14 he entered the Co-op store and stole items. He committed further offences throughout June this year. The court was also told how Huggett has 19 previous convictions for 133 offences, 99 of which were theft related. Photo: Sussex Police

A burglar who targeted business in Bognor has been jailed. Max Kramer broke into three business in one night and stole cash from tills and a charity box. The 34-year-old was identified through DNA left at crime scenes. He was also found in possession of receipts from a till he had stolen from. At Portsmouth Crown Court on July 3, he admitted three counts of burglary other than a dwelling, and one count of criminal damage and was jailed for 18 months. The court was told how the incidents happened between April 16 and 17 this year. In each case, Kramer force entry to premises by breaking through glass. This included at a fish and chip shop in Highfield Road, a pub in Scott Street, and a pizza takeaway in Aldwick Road. He was detained by officers and arrested.

3. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in July 2026

A burglar who targeted business in Bognor has been jailed. Max Kramer broke into three business in one night and stole cash from tills and a charity box. The 34-year-old was identified through DNA left at crime scenes. He was also found in possession of receipts from a till he had stolen from. At Portsmouth Crown Court on July 3, he admitted three counts of burglary other than a dwelling, and one count of criminal damage and was jailed for 18 months. The court was told how the incidents happened between April 16 and 17 this year. In each case, Kramer force entry to premises by breaking through glass. This included at a fish and chip shop in Highfield Road, a pub in Scott Street, and a pizza takeaway in Aldwick Road. He was detained by officers and arrested. Photo: Sussex Police

A road rage driver who followed a man to his workplace in Worthing to assault him has been jailed. Amir Aghaei, 33, lost his temper with the victim while driving in the town. The victim had slowed to allow another vehicle out from a junction, with Aghaei driving behind. Aghaei was abusive to the victim, and followed his vehicle to a premises in North Street. He then struck the victim and stabbed him with a screwdriver, causing injuries. At Lewes Crown Court on July 6, Aghaei was sentenced for admitting causing grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon in public. Aghaei, formerly of Meadow Road, Selden, was sentenced to three years in prison. The court was told how the incident happened on May 22, 2024 in Worthing. The victim said: “In an aggressive voice he told me to pull over. While I continued driving, he did this a further six times. This made me feel very intimidated due to his aggressive body language as he had an exaggerated reaction and was flailing his arms around. I then continued driving onto my place of work. He followed me there which increased how nervous I felt.” He described being “shocked” after being approached from behind in his workplace and stabbed five times with the screwdriver. The incident continues to leave the victim fearful and with anxiety. The court issued Aghaei with a restraining order which restricts him from contacting the victim for ten years.

4. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in July 2026

A road rage driver who followed a man to his workplace in Worthing to assault him has been jailed. Amir Aghaei, 33, lost his temper with the victim while driving in the town. The victim had slowed to allow another vehicle out from a junction, with Aghaei driving behind. Aghaei was abusive to the victim, and followed his vehicle to a premises in North Street. He then struck the victim and stabbed him with a screwdriver, causing injuries. At Lewes Crown Court on July 6, Aghaei was sentenced for admitting causing grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon in public. Aghaei, formerly of Meadow Road, Selden, was sentenced to three years in prison. The court was told how the incident happened on May 22, 2024 in Worthing. The victim said: “In an aggressive voice he told me to pull over. While I continued driving, he did this a further six times. This made me feel very intimidated due to his aggressive body language as he had an exaggerated reaction and was flailing his arms around. I then continued driving onto my place of work. He followed me there which increased how nervous I felt.” He described being “shocked” after being approached from behind in his workplace and stabbed five times with the screwdriver. The incident continues to leave the victim fearful and with anxiety. The court issued Aghaei with a restraining order which restricts him from contacting the victim for ten years. Photo: Sussex Police