11/07/25

Arrests

There were 20 arrests made in total throughout Wealden last week.

We arrested an individual for theft of a motor vehicle in Herstmonceux.

A drink driver was arrested in Heathfield.

Six individuals were arrested for assault in Crowborough, Buxted, Willingdon, Polegate and Pevensey Bay.

Other offences included being in possession of an offensive weapon in public, breaking bail conditions and failing to appear at court.

Operation Downsway

We continue to conduct road safety checks and patrols of your roads as part of our Op Downsway Summer activities.

Whilst on a patrol earlier this week on the roads around Uckfield, officers were alert to a vehicle driving with a tyre defect.

After being safely stopped just outside Uckfield and spoken to, it was quickly apparent the vehicles tyre was flat; after speaking to the driver and conducting further checks, it also transpired the driver held no insurance and was also disqualified from driving!

As a result the vehicle was seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act, and the driver will now be summonsed to Court for the offences of no insurance and driving whilst disqualified.

Drivers are reminded of their responsibility to not only ensure their vehicle is road safe, but also that all documents are in order; continued patrols and stop checks will continue throughout the Summer months as part of commitment to keeping the roads of Sussex safe for all road users.

Our officers have also been out conducting regular speed checks this week in response to concerns from residents.

Speed contributes to more than half of all fatal collisions on our roads, and on average kills or injures 137 young people a week. This includes collisions where the driver was within the speed limit but driving too fast for the road conditions.

Yes, we're still out catching criminals - policing comes in many different forms, and keeping our roads safe is one of our many priorities.

We aim to act as a deterrent, ensuring that drivers are following the speed limit in areas that are prone to speeding, as well as:

- Reduce death and injury on the roads.

- Improve the quality of life for local communities.

- Increase public awareness of inappropriate speed.

You can also report ASB driving via Operation Crackdown here https://orlo.uk/bfuuy

If a crime is in action, or there's an emergency, please call 999.

Eastbourne 999 event!

Join us at this year's Eastbourne 999 Weekend!

The 999 Weekend will take place this weekend on Saturday 12th July and Sunday 13th of July between 1000 (Sat) 1100 (Sun) - 1700.

Organised by Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, South East Coast Ambulance Service, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, RNLI and supported by your Eastbourne Borough Council; the event has become a favourite in the local calendar and gives the opportunity for visitors to meet members of their local emergency services and get an up-close look at some of the 999 response vehicles used across Sussex.

Find out more about the, teams, stands, units and services on display over the weekend on the gates and timetables displayed on site over the weekend.

More info here 999 Display Weekend

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, contact us via TypeTalk on 18000 or by texting on 65999.