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Arrests

Last week saw a total of 17 arrests made across the Wealden district.

2 drivers were arrested for being over the alcohol limit in Crowborough and Uckfield, and another arrested for drug-driving in Polegate.

5 individuals were arrested for assault in Hailsham, Crowborough and Polegate.

We arrested one person for being drunk and disorderly in a public place.

Other offences included the supply of class B drugs, burglary and criminal damage.

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Appeal

A 32-year-old man has sadly died following a serious collision on the A267 at Cross in Hand around 7am yesterday.

Two other people remain in a life-threatening condition in hospital.

An investigation is underway, and we're still calling for anyone who saw what happened or captured it on camera to come forward. http://spkl.io/6181fMjWW

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Patrols

Officers were out and about across the south of Wealden on the 27th September.

Op Notify patrols that Friday saw us covering many areas that the public had highlighted to us with concern for anti-social behaviour.

Patrols started in Hailsham, covering the town, the Diplocks, and Western Road Recreation ground.
We engaged with a group of youths at the skatepark who were all behaving as they should.

We then made our way over to Polegate, patrolling the high street and train station, before heading over to Willingdon. There were no issues raised in Freshwater Square shops, and nothing of note along Seven Sisters Road or the Triangle.

The rest of the evening saw us back in Hailsham, as well as covering areas of Hellingly and Heathfield, too. We are pleased to report that whilst on patrol in these various locations, all was in order with no cause for concern.

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On October 1st, officers in Hailsham were joined by the Town Mayor for foot patrol around Hailsham.

You may have seen Inspector Botley, PCSO Whitaker and Cllr Paul Holbrook out and about! It was a great opportunity for us to discuss any concerns or ongoing issues, as well as to provide reassurance to the public with our presence.

We always encourage members of the public to have a chat with us while we're out and about. Whether it be to report a problem, to seek advice or just to have a friendly conversation - we're here for you no matter what.

Calling all schools!

The Ellie Thornton Foundation is offering grants up to £500 per school in support of any one-off road safety initiatives that will improve the safety for children travelling to or from school.

To find out more, please visit: http://spkl.io/61894hNTF

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Thefts from vans

We have seen multiple reports of vehicle break-ins in Hailsham.

On the 2nd October, we received 4 reports that panel vans had been broken into, with tools inside stolen.

All reports are currently being investigated, and we urge anyone with information to contact us on 101.

Vans are often targeted by thieves for the tools kept inside. To help keep your vehicle and the contents safe we advise:

- Mark any tools with your name or company name using paint pens and seal with a clear lacquer spray. Items that are clearly marked are less desirable and more difficult to sell on.

- Consider using a lockable cabinet within your van to store tools.

- Take photographs of items of value, make a note of the serial numbers and consider registering them online at a property register site.

For more information on how to keep your tools safe, visited Secured By Design here  http://spkl.io/6188f3k18

We also host further advice on our website http://spkl.io/6189f3k1D

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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.

Connect with 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.

Our next Op Notify patrols are as followed:

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Friday 20th September, South Wealden, 15:00-23:00.

Saturday 21st September, North Wealden, 15:00-23:00

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To report anti-social behaviour during these times, please call us directly on 07500108147.

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These patrols are dedicated to preventing and deterring anti-social behaviour (ASB) across the district, and are focused where demand is high.

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Always call 999 in an emergency.

‍Sussex Police statement on recent criminal disorder across the country

We are aware of growing public concern following the recent criminal disorder seen across the country.

Protecting the public is our priority and Sussex Police is mobilised and fully prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to any incidents.

This includes an ongoing, visual presence within our communities for reassurance, alongside robust, well-rehearsed plans to allow us to respond to local incidents.

There are unverified reports circulating online about potential activity across Sussex.

We are constantly reviewing information and working with partners to identify any emerging concerns, and will keep local communities updated with known facts.

The public are urged to challenge what they see online, report where appropriate and consider the source of the information.

Follow updates in local news or Sussex Police social media channels for the very latest updates.

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Assistant Chief Constable Paul Court said: “We recognise that recent events across the country have left our communities feeling unsafe, particularly people of colour and our Muslim communities.

“Please be reassured that racist, criminal behaviour will not be tolerated and we are working hard to keep you safe and ensure anyone involved in criminal disorder is held to account.

“To those thinking about taking part in disorder, be in no doubt that we will make you regret your actions. We will use all powers at our disposal to make sure you are held to account for your actions.

“Our neighbourhood officers are out and about, actively engaging with our local communities - please do speak to them directly if you have any concerns.

“We are asking residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity or concerns to us immediately online, via 101 or by calling 999 in an emergency, quoting Operation Skylark.”

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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 don’t require an urgent response.

In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.

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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19/07/2024

Apologies - last weeks alert was not sent due to the global outage of service. Please see below for last weeks Weekly Alert from Wealden NPT.

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‍Arrests

Over the last week, officers made a total of 15 arrests across the district.

- 6 arrests were made for common assault in Chalvington, Stone Cross, Hailsham and Hellingly.

- 2 arrests were made for drink-driving in Hailsham.

Please think before you drive under the influence. Throughout July, Sussex Safer Roads Partnership are supporting the national Op Spotlight campaign, raising awareness of the importance of staying safe, sober & alert on the roads.

Other offences included theft from a motor vehicle in Forest Row and intimidating a witness in Hailsham.

See something we need to know about? We encourage reports to continue via the following:
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101/ http://spkl.io/61884NfC6 in a non emergency

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Appeal

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Heathfield.

Officers were called to a report of a collision involving a Nissan X Trail, Vauxhall Vivaro and Ford Fusion on Little London Road shortly after 1pm on Wednesday, 3 July.

The driver of the Vauxhall, a 55-year-old man from Bexhill, and passenger of the Vauxhall, an 18-year-old man from Fairlight, suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital. They have since been discharged.

A 53-year-old man from Mayfield, the driver of the Ford, suffered minor injuries.

The driver of the Nissan, a 42-year-old woman from Heathfield, was uninjured.

Police are investigating the collision and are trying to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Information or footage can be reported to Sussex Police online or emailed to collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk quoting Operation Tipton.

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Bike seized

Following numerous reports of anti-social behaviour involving bikes across south Wealden, we are pleased to report that after some great policing from our officers, the bike in question has been seized.

PCSO Davidson and PCSO Nicoll located the bike along Station Road, Hellingly, yesterday evening whilst on patrol.

The bike was seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act due to having no tax, no insurance and no number plate. On top of this, the driver in question was only 12 years of age.

Based on previous reports and descriptions, we suspect that this same bike was being used across the areas of Horsebridge, Hellingly and Hailsham - specifically the Country Park off Gleneagles Drive.

We'd like to thank the public for their support in helping us locate and identify the youths in question.

Our Neighbourhood Policing Team work tirelessly to prevent and deter anti-social behaviour across the district, and we encourage the public to continue reporting to us should anything happen that we need to know about.

OK9 Dogs

Meet Maggie and Milo, two of our Welfare and Trauma support dogs (OK9) working with Sussex Police.

We were lucky enough to get a visit from these pooches on Tuesday at the Crowborough station!

Owned by one of our Chief Inspectors, Maggie and Milo visit staff all across the district, providing relief for officers and staff who have demanding and often dangerous jobs.

It's proven that stroking a dog releases Oxytocin (the love hormone) in both the human and the dog, as well as increasing the hormones serotonin and dopamine. The three combined help elevate moods and reduce anxiety - making them the perfect companion at work!

Thanks for all the cuddles - we can't wait to have you visit again!

Seatbelt safety

We all know we need to wear our seat belts, and however tempting it might be to not wear them, even on a quick drive – it’s not worth the risk.

Even on short journeys, the unexpected can happen. Wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of death in a serious crash by up to 50%.

Belt up and save yourself a fine, and more importantly, your life.

Find more information here: http://spkl.io/61884Cpfi

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.

Connect with 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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‍Ria Robertson

(Police, District Engagement Officer, Neighbourhood Policing Team )