“We only need to be lucky once”: Police warning after search for Hastings drug dealers

Hastings Police made the announcement across their social media pages on Saturday (September 3) that searches had been carried out ‘in and around’ St Peters Church on Parkstone Road.

A Hastings Police spokesperson said: “After reports of anti-social behaviour and possible drug taking and dealing in and around St Peters Church, Hastings, we went looking for the perpetrators.

“Unfortunately we didn’t find anything, but patrols will continue. We might not be everywhere but we could be anywhere – we only need to be lucky once.

“Please continue to report ASB either online or call 101. Please call 999 in an emergency or crime in progress.”