Police make 24 arrests throughout Wealden during week of patrols
By Sam Pole
Published 13th Jan 2026, 11:03 GMT
Sussex Police made a total of 24 arrests throughout Wealden during a week of police patrols.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police confirmed that the arrests were made for a number of offences including criminal damage, burglary and GBH.
The spokesperson added: “Two people were arrested for possession with intent to supply a class A drug in Uckfield, and one for possession of a class A drug in Polegate.
“Two arrests were made for criminal damage in Wadhurst and Hailsham.
“We made an arrest for burglary in Heathfield.
“Three drivers were arrested in Hailsham and Maresfield - one for drink driving and two for drug driving.
“Other offences included assault, robbery, and GBH.”