Sussex Police Monthly News Bulletin November - Adur & Worthing

Sussex Police Monthly News Bulletin November - Adur & Worthing

Good evening Residents

This briefing contains crime appeals, burglary and vehicle crime data, Sussex Police news, crime prevention and safeguarding advice.

Appeals

Appeal following fatal collision with a pedestrian on the A27 in Worthing

The A27 has reopened following a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in Arundel Road, near Teign Walk on Wednesday, October 30, at around 8pm.

Sadly, a 69-year-old man was confirmed deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

We are undertaking enquiries to establish the circumstances around the collision, and ask anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam footage to contact police.

You can make a report by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, or by calling 101 quoting reference 1257 of 30/10.

Crime Reports

Over the past month, there has been a total of twelve burglaries where properties have been broken into and personal items have been stolen.

Some of the break ins occurred when the occupant was away from the property.

We are encouraging residents to make sure they keep lights on timers, or turned on when away from their homes and keep personal and valuable items away from windows and doors.

High value items should be kept in a safe and the key kept in a secure location or on your own key ring at all times.

Make sure you secure your garden gates, doors and windows and to not leave empty boxes for recycling in view of everyone. Try and break them down as small as possible and place in the recycling bin. If they still do not fit, consider taking them to the recycling centre.

In terms of vehicle crime, there have been a total of nineteen incidents of vehicle crime, where there have been thefts of motorbikes/mopeds, theft of a car, vehicle break ins where wallets have been stolen and work equipment being stolen whilst unloading a car. Also included in the nineteen incidents were reports of criminal damage.

Please be vigilant when leaving belongings unattended in your vehicles and ensure that all personal belongings are removed.

More information on securing your personal property and vehicles can be found here https://www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/crime-prevention-advice

News

Man sentenced for murder of pensioner in Worthing

A man has been sentenced for the murder of a pensioner in his home in Worthing.

Sukhkit Bains, 46, stabbed his acquaintance Michael Martin, 72, in a sustained attack inside an address in St Botolph’s Road in March.

Two men arrested following Worthing arson

Arrests have been made following a fire at a salon in Worthing.

Officers were called to the incident at Tantastic, Broadwater Street, Worthing, shortly before 11pm on 21 October

Police visit schools to educate and inform across West Sussex

As schools come up to their first half-term of the year, Sussex Police engaged with hundreds over the month of September.

More than 50 lessons were given out by our officers to secondary and primary schools on a range of subjects including; online safety, the role of our Neighbourhood Youth Officers (NYO), drugs, the law, hate crime, anti-social behaviour and reporting crime.

This was crucial to show the community the force’s work and the breadth of what NYO do on the day-to-day.

Former Lancing College teacher sentenced for child sex offences

A former West Sussex teacher has been sentenced for child sex offences and sharing personal data of some pupils.

Nick Baldock, 46, formerly of Lancing College, was charged with sexual assault after indecently touching a teenager in July, 2022. The boy was a college pupil at the time.

Man charged following Shoreham knife incident

A man has been charged following an incident in Shoreham.

Officers were called to a report of a man acting erratically with a knife in Kingsland Close, Shoreham around 11.25pm on 18 October.

Teenager charged following disorder in Worthing

Police have charged a teenager following an outbreak of disorder in Worthing.

Officers were called to a report of a fight among a group of young people outside the Guildbourne Shopping Centre at 6.38pm on Monday, 14 October.

Engagement

PCSO Herbert, the local officer for Tarring, will be out in the community answering your questions and providing support.

All details are below ⬇️

📌 Outside the Co-op, South Street, Tarring

🗓️ Saturday 9th November

🕚 between 11am to 12pm

New Worthing Police Pod

We are pleased to announce the new Sussex Police Pod in Chapel Road, Worthing.

he pod has been set up so that the community as a place for residents to engage with local police who will attend the pod regularly during daytime hours.

Although the pod is not a place to report crime, this will be a location where members of the public can raise concerns they may have as well as seeing an increase in police presence in Worthing Town centre.

In addition to police use of the pod, our local partners who we work closely with to support communities will also have the use of the pod, so if you are in Worthing town centre, feel free to pop past.

Cyber Webinars

Free Online Cyber Safety Webinars

Our Cyber Crime Team continues to deliver free online presentations each week on a variety of topics?

Please sign up here via our Eventbrite page https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/south-east-cyber-77121396093#collections

Support

Pegasus Scheme

Our Pegasus scheme is for people who find it hard to communicate with us – we keep your pre-registered information safe on our computer and we can access it quickly if you call us. You don't need to repeat all your details.

Who can register?

· Anyone who has a disability or illness that may make it hard to communicate with the police in an emergency or difficult situation.

· Anyone who lives in the local area. Please make sure that you contact your local police force.

Please note registration is free and you can find out more here https://www.sussex.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/contact-us/sspegasus-scheme/pegasus-scheme/

Careers

If you're looking at a new career that is challenging and rewarding, then visit our careers page here https://www.sussex.police.uk/police-forces/sussex-police/areas/careers/jobs/

Reporting a Crime and Victim Support

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.

Victim Support

If you have been a victim or witness of a crime, you are not alone. If you need help after a crime, get in touch with Victim Support for independent, free, and confidential advice:

· Call Supportline on 0808 1689 111

· Text Relay: use the https://www.relayuk.bt.com/how-to-use-relay-uk/download-app.html or contact us in BSL

· Start a https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/support-near-you/live-chat/

· Fill out our online form on the website https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/

Kind regards

Kelly

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