Arrest made after car crashed into shopfront Seaford

Sussex Police have updated that an arrest has been made following the car crash into the shopfronts on Sutton Road, Seaford.

A force spokesperson said: “Police investigating a crash and a fire at a shopfront in Seaford have made an arrest.

Car crash into shopfront in Seaford, Sussex Police confirm an arrest has been madeplaceholder image
Car crash into shopfront in Seaford, Sussex Police confirm an arrest has been made

“It follows the incident at 2.20am on September 20 in Sutton Road in the town, when a Suzuki Ignis crashed into a premises and a fire was caused soon afterwards.

“Officers are investigating, and a 48-year-old woman was arrested on September 22 on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson, theft of a motor vehicle, and driving without valid insurance.

“She has been bailed, pending further enquiries.

“The investigation continues, and police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant information, including CCTV, doorbell, mobile phone and dashcam footage of the incident or anything suspicious in the area to call 101 or report on the Sussex Police website, quoting serial 149 of 20/09.”

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