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A 58-year-old man has been arrested today (Oct 7) on suspicion of racially/religiously aggravated criminal damage following a Jewish memorial being damaged in Hove.
Information can be reported to police online or by calling 101 quoting ref 158 of 4/10.
The A27 road closure has now been lifted after an earlier incident in Shoreham.
A 28-year-old man was sadly confirmed deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for HM coroner.
A road closure is currently in place in both directions in the A27 at Shoreham.
The closure eastbound is between Lancing Manor roundabout and westbound at Hangleton.
The Holmbush roundabout and the Shoreham flyover westbound are also closed.
Please avoid the area at this time.
We are aware of a video circulating online of a man damaging a Jewish memorial in Hove.
Detective Supt Newman said,
"We understand the distress this may cause, and we are treating this incident as a hate crime."
Information can be reported online or via 101, ref 158 of 04/10.
We have now stood down from Queens Road, Brighton, where around 2,000 people who gathered this evening for a peaceful protest, have now dispersed.
There were no arrests.
We would like to thank the community for their support & engagement to help us keep people safe.
Specially trained officers are at a gathering in Queens Road, Brighton, to help facilitate the right to free speech and to ensure public safety.
Please avoid the area. Queens Rd and its junction with North Rd are currently closed. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
We understand the concern in our communities following recent criminal disorder across the country. We stand ready to respond robustly with additional officers on the frontline.
We will not tolerate hate crimes or criminal behaviour. If you see it, or experience it, contact us.
A vehicle has been seized in connection with a kidnap in Hove in the early hours of Monday.
Our enquiries are ongoing to locate the person responsible for the attack.
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We know that recent criminal disorder across the country has left some people feeling less safe.
Please be assured we are fully prepared to protect our communities and hold anyone involved in violent disorder to account.
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Ryan Evans, 31, has today been found guilty of the murder of his partner Holly Sanchez in Crawley.
Her family have bravely spoken out and paid tribute to her – and urged victims of domestic violence to speak out and ask for help.
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Police Sergeant Alec Barrett says he felt “overwhelmed” to be nominated for a national award.
He put himself in harm’s way to protect the public from serious violence, at the expense of suffering life-changing injuries.
Read more about his heroics ➡️
Since it was set up last year, our Recovery of Assets, Investigation and Disruption (RAID) team has successfully frozen almost £2 million in suspected criminal proceeds.
They were among a number of nominees at a recent national awards ceremony.
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Two people have been summoned to court in connection with a dog attack in Bognor last August.
Two Rottweilers were safely brought under control following the incident, and the 78-year-old victim continues to recover from life-changing injuries.
A man has been arrested following a police pursuit of around 50 miles in Brighton and West Sussex.
A 20-year-old man from Brighton was arrested.
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On July 14, 2023, William Miller launched a frenzied attack on his friend with a machete at his home.
On June 27, he was found guilty of the offence, and has been remanded in custody to await sentencing.
Robert Mansbridge was a gardener for a property in Portsmouth Lane, Lindfield for 25 years, but together with Craig Preston, they secretly burgled from the occupants.
They have now been put behind bars.
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