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Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police |
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Friday 30th January 2026 Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police
Dear Resdients,
Please find below this week's Sussex Alerts from Eastbourne Police.
Update on incidents of youths on rooftops
On the evening of 25 January, police were called to an abandoned building in Eastbourne following reports of youths on the roof.
The group who were discharging fire extinguishers and shouting at passers-by initially refused to leave, requiring officers to spend valuable time safely locating and bringing them down; three were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and causing wasteful employment of police time.
After officers took time to deal firmly with their behaviour and issue strong words of advice; the youths were later de‑arrested and taken home. This however does not conclude the matter; officers are actively progressing the offences identified, and appropriate action will follow.
Sergeant Knight of the Neighbourhood Policing Team said:
“Entering abandoned buildings is extremely dangerous and can put both those involved and emergency responders, as well as the wider community at risk.
“While trespass is usually a civil matter, we will take firm action where criminal offences occur.
"We urge parents to discuss these dangers with any young people in their care, as well as continue to ask the public to report concerns to us at the time, thank you.”
Man sentenced for fraudulent compensation claim
A fraudster who fabricated a story to gain money from a café has been sentenced.
Ian McEnroe, 62, entered a café in Terminus Road, Eastbourne, and sought to make a claim for compensation, he told staff that his granddaughter had cut her lip on a milkshake cup, causing blood to spill over his car - but the story was a lie, and the staff member recalled that no milkshakes had been served the previous day.
McEnroe was identified from CCTV of the incident when he was in custody, and was charged with fraud by false representation, and at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 15 January he was found guilty of the charge after a trial.
The court was told how McEnroe entered the café at 7pm on 19 June, 2024, claiming his granddaughter had entered the previous day to order a milkshake, he claimed £80 for a car valet service for split blood caused from the milkshake cup, but a staff remember recalled that no milkshakes had been served.
It was revealed that McEnroe, of Staplefield Drive, Brighton, has 38 previous convictions for 192 offences, more than 150 of which are for similar fraud claims against businesses, McEnroe was sentenced to 26 weeks in prison, and the court also imposed a new Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) to last for five years.
The CBO states that McEnroe must not make a refund or compensation claim from any retail or food premises in Sussex. He must report any incidents to police within 24 hours, and he is obliged to make a declaration to any food or retail premises, in writing, that he has been convicted for previous fraudulent refund and compensation requests.
Speaking after the case, Sergeant Daniel Turk said: “McEnroe has dozens of previous convictions for fraud by false representation, and working alongside partner agencies, we were able to identify him in connection with this investigation.
“We are pleased that a prolific offender has received a significant custodial sentence, and a Criminal Behaviour Order to tackle his fraudulent behaviour.”
Meeting future recruits
Meet your local policing team dates February
•Monday 2nd from 1600-1700 at Fisherman's Green, Princes Park •Thursday 12th from 1000-1200 at Holly Park, Willingdon Trees - Community litter pick day, all welcome to join, equipment provided •Friday 13th from 11:00-13:00 at Bourne-Out Cafe, Mark Lane, Town Centre •Friday 20th from 2000-2100 at our Eastbourne Police POD, Terminus Road, for our violence against women and girls (VAWG) event •Sunday 22nd from 1200-1300 at Shinewater Sports Centre, Milfoil Drive •Tuesday 24th from 1300-1400 at Langney Community Centre, Etchingham Road •Saturday 28th from 0900-0945 at The Saffrons Sports Club, Compton Place Road •Saturday 28th from 1000-1045 at Gildredge Park, Upperton •Saturday 28th from 1100-1145 along Framfield Way, Rodmill, outside the local shops •Saturday 28th from 1200-1300 at WAVE, Eastbourne Sports Park, Ratton
Obtain crime prevention advice, meet your local policing team officers, ask questions, and share your concerns, as well as an opportunity to discuss and hear first-hand how we’re tackling issues in your neighbourhood.
Contact us 24/7, 365 online, or by calling 101 (non-emergencies), call 999 in an emergency.
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
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