Arrests

A busy week for officers last week, making a total of 19 arrests across the district.

One individual was arrested for supplying class A drugs in Hailsham.

Four arrests were made for assault, one of which was of an emergency worker.

We arrested a driver in Five Ashes who was behind the wheel whilst over the limit for drugs.

Other offences included theft from a shop, burglary, and theft of a motor vehicle.

Patrols continue, as always, throughout Wealden to help protect and secure our communities.

Drug arrests across East Sussex

An investigation into the large-scale supply of illegal drugs led to a further 11 arrests across East Sussex last week.

Sussex Police’s Serious Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) previously arrested 13 people suspected of distributing cocaine as part of Operation Bowtie.

And a week of intensification from Monday 24 to Friday 28 February – consisting of nine separate warrants – resulted in the further arrests, plus the seizure of significant quantities of cash, Class A drugs, stolen vehicles and weapons.

Here's the full story

East Sussex drugs warrants lead to 11 arrests | Sussex Police

Does this bike belong to you?

Officers attended the scene of a road traffic collision today in Magham Down.

A bike had collided into the back of a car, resulting in minor traffic delays and debris across the road.

Unfortunately, the rider of the bike made off on foot before we arrived at the scene. We suspect that this may have been due to not having insurance

The bike has since been recovered for forensic analysis, and the road was cleared swiftly to allow the flow of traffic to continue as normal.

East Sussex careers event

Officers of the future?

Today, officers attended a careers event in Eastbourne - joined by various schools across the Eastbourne and Wealden districts.

We love hearing about everyone's career goals and aspirations, and talking them through exactly how to get there.

There is something for everyone within policing, from Detective roles to Police Staff roles, and all with multiple entry routes.

Thanks to everyone who came along today!

Are you worried that a friend or family member is experiencing domestic abuse?

Clare's Law gives you a way to make enquiries about an individual who is in a relationship with someone you know and you are concerned their partner may have a history of domestic abuse.

Signs of domestic abuse usually include at least one of the following:

Emotional abuse

Isolation

Intimidation or threats

Economic abuse

Control

Physical abuse

Sexual abuse

You can make an application under Clare's Law if you are worried about a friend or relatives current or ex-partner. The police will carry out checks and will refer any information to a local multi-agency panel for a decision about whether to make a disclosure.

You can find out more here Clare's Law - Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) | Sussex Police

Contact us

For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click  www.sussex.police.uk,  (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call). 

Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.

Speak to us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team at www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area. 

If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us using TypeTalk on 18000 or by sending a text to 65999.

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(Police, District Engagement Officer, Neighbourhood Policing Team)