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Friday 6th March Sussex Alerts - Rother Police Dear Residents, Please find below the latest Sussex Alerts from Rother Police. Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision on the on the Harley Shute Road, St Leonards, on Tuesday, March 3.
Emergency services were called to reports of a collision involving two motorbikes at around 3.50pm.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, the rider of one of the motorbikes, a 50-year-old man from Battle, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
A 49-year-old man from St Leonards was on arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released, and no further action will be taken against him.
Enquiries are underway to establish the circumstances of the collision. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has relevant dash cam footage, to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact police by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, or by calling 101 quoting Operation Elderberry.  | |
Increased Police patrols in Rye following community concerns
We’ve listened to concerns from residents about safety in Rye, particularly around dangerous, inconsiderate and illegal parking along the A259 between the Kettle O’ Fish roundabout and Fishmarket Road. In response, officers are carrying out targeted patrols and enforcement in the area.
Illegal and unsafe parking doesn’t just obstruct traffic it creates real dangers for pedestrians, including those using pushchairs and wheelchairs, especially in busy or narrow locations. Vehicles parked on zig‑zag lines, parked dangerously, or positioned in a way that prevents emergency vehicles from getting through may also be committing an offence.
Police in Rye are encouraging residents to report parking issues at the time to Operation Crackdown online here.
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) Hastings Event Calling all Hastings and Rother residents, a reminder that our VAWG event is on Saturday 14 March 2026, from 1pm.
Join Police and partners at Hastings Football Club on Saturday 14th March 2026 from 1pm.
Working together to combat violence against women and girls (VAWG), we will be on hand to offer advice, information on support and tips on staying safe.
Take away tools to help safeguard women and girls, including personal safety alarms funded and provided by Hastings and Rother Joint Action Groups.
If you feel unsafe or witness violent behaviour, report it online.
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 | 
