These are some of the most serious, high profile and prolific offenders who were jailed in the tenth month of 2025.
All information comes directly from Sussex Police.
9. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in October 2025
A drink-driver who killed a teenage motorcyclist in a head-on collision has been jailed for eight years. Toby Spiring was driving his father’s Mazda CX-5 northbound on the B2133 at Newpound, near Wisborough Green, when he overtook another car. Moments later, he collided with 19-year-old Aidan Venison, who had been riding his Lexmoto motorcycle in the opposite direction. Despite the best efforts of members of the public and paramedics, Aidan was tragically declared deceased at the scene. The incident happened in the early hours of June 30, 2024, just two days before Aidan was due to turn 20. Spiring – who had been drinking with a friend at a pub in Billingshurst earlier that evening – was subsequently arrested and charged with causing death by dangerous driving. He was twice the legal drink-driving limit. The 28-year-old, of Howard Place, Littlehampton, pleaded guilty to the offence and appeared before Lewes Crown Court on October 14, where he was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment. The sentence was reduced from 12 years for Spiring’s early guilty plea. He was also given a five-year disqualification which takes effect on the date of his release from prison, and must take an extended re-test if he wishes to drive again. Photo: Sussex Police
10. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in October 2025
Proactive patrols by Sussex Police’s Tactical Firearms Unit (TFU) have led to a series of convictions. A vehicle was stopped in Holland Road, Hove, on August 30. A quantity of cash and drugs were recovered. Rei Fera (left), 22, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with being in possession of Class A drugs (20 wraps of cocaine) and acquiring or possessing criminal property (£1,000 cash). He admitted both offences and at Lewes Crown Court on September 30 he was committed to prison for 16 months. On September 12, officers pursued a vehicle to The Causeway, Brighton, where a passenger was searched and found to be in possession of a quantity of cash and drugs. Naser Bici (right), 21, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (cocaine), which pleaded guilty to. He was remanded in custody and appeared at Lewes Crown Court on October 13, where he was sentenced to 16 months’ imprisonment. Photo: Sussex Police
11. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in October 2025
A man who carried out burglaries at businesses and homes, as well as targeted vehicles in Brighton, has been sentenced. The series began in January 2023, when a man was seen acting suspiciously around a van that had its alarm sounding in a car park in Chapel Street. After being stopped by security, police attended, and the man was detained and searched. Here he was identified as 34-year-old Craig Knight, of no fixed address. He was found in possession of a number of items, including a knife, drugs, and a letter addressed to a recently burgled tattoo shop in Kemp Town. Knight also had a few dog treats in his pocket, which were also linked to ones found within the tattooists. Another business nearby had recently had their shopfront damaged in a burglary attempt. Checks of CCTV revealed it was indeed Knight seen causing the damage. Knight was arrested and immediately recalled to prison for breaching the terms of his licence in relation to previous offences. On June 17, 2025, Knight was charged with possessing a bladed article in a public place, possessing a Class B drug, burglary, and also attempted burglary. Prior to attending court to answer the charges, Knight burgled a home in Clifton Hill on July 10. He stole a number of items as well as a car. The car was tracked and located in Lewes, and Knight was apprehended by police as he returned from a supermarket. He was arrested, and once again was recalled to prison. Knight appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on July 23 to answer charges in relation to the earlier offences. Here he pleaded guilty and was conditionally bailed from court to await sentencing. During this time, a further series of crime reports were made to police. August 8: Knight entered a property in Pelham Street and stole equipment from an outbuilding. August 9: Knight entered a supermarket in St James's Street and stole food and drink as well as assaulted staff. August 10: Knight broke into a home in Farm Hill and was chased from the premises by a resident. August 15: Lastly, items were Photo: Sussex Police
12. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in October 2025
A teenager has been sentenced after a 15-year-old was attacked in Portslade. Emergency services were called to Franklin Road on July 10 at around 9pm, after a boy had been seriously assaulted with a samurai sword. The 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries to his arms. The violent act was committed during daylight hours in the presence of multiple witnesses, and as a result, suspects were quickly identified, and two teenagers were arrested. Charges were promptly authorised, and a 17-year-old boy from Brighton, who cannot be named due to his age, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent. The second man, who was 17 at the time of the offence, has since turned 18 and can now be named. Rhys Wyman, 18, of Willowfield Road in Eastbourne, was charged with possessing a bladed article in a public place, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Both appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on July 12 to answer charges. Wyman was remanded in custody, and the 17-year-old was bailed ahead of his next hearing. While on bail, the 17-year-old was re-arrested for breaching his bail conditions, and has since also been remanded in custody. Wyman stood trial on August 26, and was found guilty of possessing an offensive weapon and with attempting to commit grievous bodily harm. He was then remanded back into custody to await his sentencing. On September 29, Wyman appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court and was sentenced to 20 months in prison. Photo: Sussex Police