Sussex Alerts - Wealden Police

22/05/2026

Arrests

There were 10 arrests made last week in Wealden.

6 individuals were arrested for assault in Uckfield, Hailsham, Crowborough, Mayfield and East Hoathly.

Other offences included possession of an offensive weapon in public, and controlling/coercive behaviour.

If you see of hear something we need to know about, please call us on 101.

Always call 999 in an emergency.

Jailed!

A Hailsham man has been jailed for more than three years after admitting burglary, fraud and theft offences across the town.

The male, 38, was identified through CCTV enquiries after stealing bank cards, carrying out fraudulent ATM withdrawals and stealing cash from a vehicle.

He was sentenced to 3 years and 2 months’ imprisonment at Hove Crown Court on Friday (15 May).

Detective Sergeant Jake O’Reilly, from the East Sussex Burglary Unit, said: “We recognise the emotional and financial impact these offences have on victims, and we will always do our utmost to quickly identify and apprehend those responsible.

“I would like to thank the witnesses and officers involved in this investigation whose work ensured he was brought before the courts and held accountable for his actions.”

Read more here Hailsham burglar and fraudster jailed | Sussex Police

Talking about knife crime matters 

This week, our Neighbourhood Youth Officers have been focusing on educating students on the dangers of knife crime.

This is just part of the incredible work our NYOs do everyday, to keep young people safe across Wealden.

See more here https://www.facebook.com/reel/2419591985189838

Bank Holiday

Help us to help you when you need us the most.

As with many public holidays and long weekends, we often see an increase in reporting, and our phone lines can become exceptionally busy.

If you need to contact us over the bank holiday weekend, and your call/report is not urgent, or could be answered online we ask that you consider contacting us via our website.

All reports made online are triaged in the same way as calls made to our 101 contact number, and reporting online could help free up the lines for those who need to speak to us, or are unable to use our website.

Our website also hosts a library of crime prevention advice, support and more which can help save you time and help to keep phone lines free for those who desperately need us.

In an emergency always call 999.

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 have a hearing or speech impairment, or other forms of communication difficulties.

Those with textphone can text 18001 101, or BSL users can use SignVideo to provide a Video Relay Service (here: https://signvideo.co.uk/), to report crime through a live online interpreter, who will contact the police on your behalf, when you do not require an urgent response.

In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger please use the textphone service 18000 or text us on 999.

BSL users can call 999 BSL (here: https://999bsl.co.uk/)  to use a British Sign Language interpreter.

For more information on textphone and Relay UK, including help setting up the Relay APP please visit: https://www.relayuk.bt.com/how-to-use-relay-uk/contact-999-using-relay-uk.html