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Friday 21st November 2025 Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police
Police are renewing their appeal for information after the death of an Eastbourne man in hospital
Emergency services were called following a report of an assault on the man in Canute Close in Eastbourne at about 6.20pm on 26 October, where a 66-year-old man was taken to hospital. Sadly Sussex Police can now confirm that he was pronounced deceased on 12 November, his family and next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specially-trained officers.
Detectives are investigating whether his death is linked to the assault in October where a 24-year-old man was previously charged and appeared in court in connection with the assault.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and anyone with relevant information to come forward if they have not already done so, and Detective Superintendent Jayantha Mendis-Gunasekera said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family following the tragic news of his death in hospital.
“Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances of an assault on 26 October, and whether this was a contributing factor in his death - a suspect was arrested and charged in connection with the assault, and we are not seeking anyone else in relation to the assault; and that this is believed to have been an isolated incident that did not pose a wider threat to the community, but we are urging residents and witnesses who have not already come forward with information to do so.
“We are taking the case extremely seriously, and we are determined to find answers for the man’s family, and information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting Operation Ariel, serial 1061 of 26/10, alternatively contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111". Thank you.
Sceptre week - National week of awareness and action around knife crime
This week is Sceptre week, a biannual national initiative aimed at reducing knife crime through coordinated police action and engagement with the community. The theme for this week is test purchasing. We will focus on working closely with retailers, including those operating online, to ensure retailers are complying with laws around the sale of knives.
Locally in addition to proactive police patrols across the district this week to raise awareness of the dangers and consequences of becoming involved in knife crime, this month officers from your Eastbourne Neighbourhood Policing Team have been visiting local secondary schools to deliver assemblies and talks with youngsters, as well as using social media platforms to share advice, support and information targeted at youngsters to help promote key messages from the week.
Schools already visited include Turing School and Eastbourne Academy, where Neighbourhood Youth Officers held educational sessions highlighting the risks of carrying a knife, the impact of knife crime, and the support available for those who may feel pressured by peers or older groups, talks also focused on who young people can turn to for help.
There is lots of help and support out there; and we continue to encourage anyone who may feel pressured, or concerned for their safety please talk to someone, either a parent, carer, teacher, youth worker, police or support organisations - no one wants to see you, or others get hurt.
Tackling knife crime and raising awareness of the dangers of carrying a knife are a top priority for Sussex Police.
Sussex has seen a 10.8% reduction in knife crime year-on-year to September, but there is still more to do.
Chief Inspector Jim Loader, Sussex Police’s serious violence and knife crime lead, said: "We have many innovative and proactive ways of tackling knife crime – it is much more than seizing knives and making arrests.
"Working with our partners and the community is key in our efforts to tackle some of the underlying causes of knife-related violence and work to stop those intent on causing serious violence.
"Sceptre week highlights our year-round tactics to address knife crime in Sussex. We are engaging with children in schools, raising the awareness of the wider impact of knife crime and ensuring people are signposted to help with partners at an early opportunity.
"Our message is clear: carrying a knife is dangerous and does not make you safer, it puts you at more risk of coming to harm.
"We work with our cadets to run test purchasing of knives at retailers around Sussex, ensuring retailers are complying with the rules around selling knives, which is a key focus for this week.
"We are continuing to work hard to target and disrupt prolific offenders, providing high visibility patrols in town centre hotspot crime areas and using stop and search proportionately and appropriately to remove weapons from the streets.
"We are enforcing the ban on owning dangerous weapons like Zombie knives and Ninja swords. We conduct knife sweeps to search for hidden or discarded weapons. Always there are knife amnesty bins where people can safely dispose of dangerous or unwanted knives and blades at police stations across Sussex, no questions asked.
"We are committed to tackling knife crime every day of the year, not just during Sceptre week, to make the streets of Sussex safer - Every knife taken off the streets, is a potential life saved."
Mini Police Returns
Following the success of the programme earlier this year at Shinewater Primary School, PCSO Clark has now launched the scheme at Langney Primary School!
Twelve new youngsters have joined a nine-week Mini Police programme designed for children aged 8–11, offering a fun and engaging way to learn about policing while promoting respect, responsibility, and community pride.
Through school-based sessions and local projects, youngsters have an opportunity to build confidence, develop teamwork skills, and form positive relationships with officers— contributing to safer, more supportive neighbourhoods in the future.
PCSO Clark who is running the scheme locally, said: “I’m thrilled to welcome twelve fantastic youngsters to our Mini Police programme.
The scheme which helps children learn about the role of the police while building trust and key skills such as responsibility and cooperation has proved really popular - I can’t wait to see the energy and ideas our new group brings.
A huge thank you to our previous group at Shinewater Primary for all their hard work and enthusiasm, they set a brilliant example. Now, as we start a new journey, I’m excited to share experiences and work together to make a real difference in our neighbourhoods.”
Meet your local officer events November and December
November (last few):
• Friday 21st November, 14:00-15:00, Holly Park, Willingdon Trees, join officers on patrols, updates on anti-social behaviour patrols that have been conducted since the last community meeting in the Summer. • Monday 24th November, 15:30-16:30, parked up by Ocklynge Cemetery Car Park, meet local officers on patrol, obtain advice and support. • Tuesday 25th November, 16:00-17:00, join officers in Butts Brow Car Park for a community hour of crime prevention advice and support for walkers and residents.
December
• Tuesday 2nd December, 19:00-21:00, Meads Community Neighbourhood Panel Meeting, Meads Parish Hall in Meads Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex • Monday 8th December, 10:00-12:00, Safer Christmas advice and community support event at Eastbourne Police POD, Terminus Road. • Thursday 11th Dec at Communitywise , Ocklynge Road, Motcombe at 10.30am to 11.30am • Saturday 13th December, 11:00-12:00, community hour outside Seasons Brasserie, The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour, meet your officers
A chance to not only meet your local officers, but obtain support, advice and information about current crime trends, report local issues, and hear directly from those who patrol your streets on the work being conducted in your area to help keep communities safe.
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