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Friday 31st January 2025
Good afternoon Residents,
I hope you are all well. Please find below your monthly Sussex Police bulletin containing the latest appeals, news, and crime prevention advice for Chichester.
SCAM ALERT Following a rise in courier fraud, we’re sharing some information to spread awareness and remind people to Think Scam!
APPEALS Appeal following Chichester assault
Police are appealing for the identity of a man following an assault that took place at the Dolphin and Anchor Wetherspoons on West Street, Chichester, on the evening of January 18. At around 9.30pm, it was reported that a man was injured after a glass was smashed over his head. Officers would like to speak with the man seen in the CCTV image as he may be able to assist with police enquiries. If you recognise the man in the photo, or have information to report, we ask you to contact us online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 1188 of 18/1. Appeal following Chichester assault | Sussex Police
Police investigating attempted robbery in Chichester Police are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery in Chichester, on Sunday morning (19 January). Officers were called to South Street at around 10am to a report of a teenager attempting to steal an electric bike from its owner by the junction with West Pallant, before members of the public intervened. A 16-year-old boy from Chichester was arrested by officers nearby on suspicion of attempted robbery, possession of cannabis and theft of a pedal cycle. He remains in custody at this time. If you can help, please contact police online or via 101, quoting serial 288 of 19/01. Police investigating attempted robbery in Chichester | Sussex Police
CRIME PREVENTION You can find more information on keeping your property and vehicles safe here - Crime prevention advice | Sussex Police Secured by Design - Home Security Advice Secured by Design - Garden Security Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | Sussex Police Secured by Design - Vehicle Crime
NEWS National firearms amnesty launched ahead of new law change
Surrey Police and Sussex Police are joining other forces across the country and holding a four-week firearms amnesty for Turkish-manufactured top-venting blank firers (TVBFs), which from the start of March will be illegal to possess. The amnesty runs from Monday 3 February to Friday 28 February, after which anyone found in possession of a TVBF could be subject to prosecution and face up to ten years in prison. Owners of these TVBFs are being forewarned ahead of this law change, however, and will be given the chance to surrender these weapons to the police without worrying about getting into any trouble. People can hand these blank firers in over the counter at designated police stations between these dates, while anyone unable to travel to one of these locations can call the police on 101 to request it be picked up from their home. Anyone wishing to take part in the amnesty has been urged to use common sense when transporting their TVBF to one of the chosen stations – by placing them in a labelled bag or box and making their way straight there. Top-Venting Blank Firers can be handed in at the following police stations in West Sussex: If you have any information around illegal firearms activity, you can contact us via: • The ‘tell us about something you’ve seen or heard’ form on our websites for Surrey and Sussex: If you don't want to speak to police, you can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Every call to Crimestoppers is anonymous and could be vital in preventing or solving serious crimes. Removing an illegally held firearm may just save someone’s life. You can read more here - National firearms amnesty launched ahead of new law change | Sussex Police
Boy, 17, charged with dangerously riding e-bike A teenage boy has been charged in connection with dangerously riding an e-bike in Chichester. It follows an incident in East Street around 1pm on Boxing Day, when two people were witnessed riding the vehicles through the city centre. A second 17-year-old boy, from Chichester, made off from the scene but was identified and later arrested. Neither of the boys can be identified for legal reasons. Two e-bikes and a number of bladed articles were seized in connection with the incident. We’d like to thank the numerous members of public who assisted at the scene, and those who have provided witness statements. We’d also like to reassure the community that we take reports of this nature extremely seriously, and we would encourage anyone who witnesses any similar incidents to contact us. You can read more here - Boy, 17, charged with dangerously riding e-bike | Sussex Police
Chichester death: Man pleads guilty to manslaughter A man has admitted a charge of manslaughter following the death of David Hallatt. Following a trial at Hove Crown Court, Kieran Egan, 30, of Baldmoor Lake Road in Birmingham and Dyce Barnfield, 31, of Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, were both found not guilty of the murder of David outside a pub in Chichester. Egan pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Barnfield was found not guilty of manslaughter. Following the trial, which began on 9 December, the jury returned their verdicts of not guilty for both men on Tuesday 7 January. Egan was remanded in custody to appear for sentencing on 4 April. You can read more here - Chichester death: Man pleads guilty to manslaughter | Sussex Police
REPORTING A CRIME 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.
Crimestoppers Crimestoppers is speaking up about neighbourhood crimes. Robbery, theft, and burglary harm communities and have a long-lasting impact on their victims. People not only suffer from the loss of their possessions, the invasion of privacy and violation of personal space, but some may experience emotional distress or be left with physical injuries. Victims of crime may experience long-term adverse effects, from feelings of strong emotions to physical effects including a lack of sleep or falling ill. For some, the trauma can force them to change their ordinary daily routines, out of fear of repeat victimisation. If you have witnessed an incident of robbery, theft, or burglary, or have information about a crime, tell Crimestoppers and remain 100% anonymous. Call free on 0800 555 111 or visit the website - https://crimestoppers-uk.org/news-campaigns/campaigns/speaking-up-about-neighbourhood-crime
SUPPORT If you have been a victim of crime, you can contact Victim Support who can give you the emotional support and advice you need. It does not matter how long ago the crime took place – they are always on hand to support you. More information is available here https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Children and young person support If you have children and young people in your family or you have friends that do, we are providing information and access to dedicated support services, if they feel they are unable to speak to their relatives or teachers.
Is this OK? Is This Ok? is a free, anonymous, and confidential service, bringing trained professionals together to provide support to young people through a chat service. You do not need to provide your real name (a nickname is fine for us!), and we don’t need to know your address. The service is available for children and young people aged 13 - 18 years old and you can find out more here https://www.isthisok.org.uk/
Fearless - Crimestoppers It can be a frightening time when children and young people hear of a crime being planned, witness a crime or are being exploited. Fearless enables young people to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously. The Fearless website is available here https://crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless/what-is-fearless
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