Sussex Alerts - Hastings Police

Friday 27th February 2026

Sussex Alerts - Hastings Police

Dear Residents,

Please find below the latest Sussex Alerts from Hastings Police.

Court resaults

On 19 February 2026, a 35 year-old female, of Marline Road, St Leonards, appeared before Brighton and Hove Magistrates’ Court charged with a number of counts of theft - on the day she pleaded guilty to a total of 26 counts of theft.

The court imposed a two year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) with the following conditions:

Requirements
1. She must wear a location monitoring tag for 1 year.

Prohibitions
She must not:
1. Enter any retail premises from which she has been formally banned and where a banning notice has been issued.
2. Go within 30 metres of the Co Op store on Bohemia Road, Hastings.

Investigating officer PC Cloake said: “CCTV footage made it clear that the suspect showed no concern about being seen by staff or cameras. What she did not anticipate was the vigilance of staff who reported each incident and provided clear evidence of the offences. 

Shop theft is not a victimless crime, and we remain committed to supporting retailers and keeping our local businesses and communities safe".

Further detail can be found here.

Burglary arrests

At approximately 1.30am on Sunday 22 February 2026, police received a call reporting a burglary in progress at the Co op store on Fairlight Road, Hastings.

It was reported that two individuals were seen leaving the store carrying a large quantity of items, predominantly alcohol. On officers arriving at the scene, the suspects dispersed in different directions in an attempt to evade police.

Multiple units attended, and an immediate area search was conducted. Officers quickly located and detained both suspects. A third individual was also stopped nearby in possession of a Co op basket filled with alcohol.

All Stolen property was recovered.

This was an effective and swift outcome, with officers arresting the suspects and recovering the majority of the stolen property within 20 minutes of the incident being reported. We would like to thank the public for their prompt call to us, which greatly assisted our response.

All three individuals have since been released on police bail while the investigation continues.

Assault appeal

Did you witness an assault in Robertson Street, Hastings?

On February 8, at around 12.30am, it was reported that a man in his 30s was assaulted by a number of men the street.

He attended hospital for a facial injury, but has since been discharged.

Officers are working to establish the full circumstances, and ask that if you witnessed what happened, you make a report to police.

Do you think you have any relevant information? Contact police online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 47260025466.

Assault arrests made

Two people have been arrested following a series of linked incidents in the Ore area of Hastings on the morning of Monday, 16 February.

Officers were first called to reports of a shoplifting at Tesco in Ore.

It was further reported that the suspects then went to One Stop in Ore. A member of the public who attempted to assist staff was assaulted. His car keys were taken and the suspects made off in his vehicle.

Officers located the vehicle, and two suspects were arrested shortly afterwards.

A 25-year-old man from Hastings was arrested on suspicion of robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, shoplifting and driving offences. He was also later arrested on suspicion of offences relating to the knife threats.

A 42-year-old woman of no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of two counts of shoplifting and robbery.

Both have been released on bail while enquiries continue.

Meet Your Local Officers – Hastings Ward Events

Last few dates for February 2026

Old Town Hastings - Saturday 28th February 4.30pm - 5.20pm The Stade Rock a Nore Road, Hastings.

Upcoming Dates for March 2026

Hollington / Wishing Tree - 4th March 5pm-6pm Four Courts Wellbeing Hub, Sydney Road.

Baird - 5th March 5.30pm-6.30pm outside the One Stop Shop, Ore Valley Road

Ashdown - 7th March 3pm-4pm Sainsbury’s John Macadam Way, St Leonards.

Ore - 15th March 11am-12pm By the Co-op Junction of Old London Road/Saxon Road.

Braybrooke - 16th March 6pm-7pm Alexandra Park, St Helens.

Conquest - 19th March 3pm-4pm By Tesco Express, Little Ridge Avenue.

Tressell - 19th March 5.30-6.30pm West Hill Community Centre, Croft Road.

We’ll be on hand to answer questions and discuss community safety in the area.

We’re inviting residents and businesses to come and speak with their local policing teams. These events are a great opportunity to raise concerns, ask questions, and hear about the work being done to keep your community safe.

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