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BBC News
12 hours ago
- BBC News
Boy hit by car in Haywards Heath and then beaten in road, police say
A 16-year-old boy has been left with potentially life-changing injuries after being hit by a car and then assaulted by two men armed with weapons, police have said. Sussex Police said the men left their victim at the scene after the attack on Sydney Road in Haywards Heath at about 17:40 BST on Monday. The force said an "extensive search" for the suspects was ongoing, while forensic evidence continued to be gathered at the or anyone with relevant dashcam or CCTV footage has been asked to contact police. Det Insp Gary Jacobs said: "This is a serious incident that has left a young man with significant injuries."It took place at a busy time in the town centre, with a number of witnesses and vehicles passing by."
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Motorcyclist dies in Haywards Heath crash
A man in his 20s has died in a motorcycle crash in Haywards Heath, according to Sussex Police. The force said the single-vehicle crash happened on A272 Rocky Lane, near the junction with Cedar Avenue, at around 22:20 BST on Friday. Emergency services attended and gave "immediate life-saving action" but the man died at the scene, it said. The man's family has been informed, police confirmed. Rockey Lane, from Virginia Drive to Bolnore village roundabout, has reopened after it was closed while officers investigated the incident. Sussex Police urged anyone who may have seen the motorcycle being ridden before the crash or has footage of what happened to get in contact.
BBC News
07-07-2025
- BBC News
Police release CCTV image after man stabbed on Sussex train
Detectives investigating a stabbing on a train have released an image of a woman they believe can help with their incident took place just after midnight on Tuesday 1 July on the service between Brighton and Haywards man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to his chest after being attacked with a broken bottle. Another man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm but was later released without charge, while a third was arrested on suspicion of affray. A British Transport Police spokesperson said onboard footage showed the victim being threatened and attacked with a glass added that anyone who might recognise the woman pictured should get in contact with them.
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Police release CCTV of woman after man is stabbed in the chest with a broken glass bottle on a train
CCTV has been released of a woman that officers would like to speak with after a man was stabbed in the chest with a broken glass bottle on a train. The incident came after a fight broke out on a train between Brighton and Haywards Heath, West Sussex, at around midnight on July 1. During the altercation a person was seen threatening a man with a glass bottle, before smashing it and stabbing the man in the chest with it. British Transport Police (BTP) say their officers - and paramedics - rushed to the scene at Haywards Heath to respond to the 'serious assault'. Two people were taken to hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. A man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm but was later released without charge, while another man was arrested on suspicion of affray. Officers believe the woman in the CCTV image may have information which could help their investigation. Anyone who recognises her is asked to contact BTP. They can be reached by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40. Reference 17 of July 1, 2025, should be used in any correspondence. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
BBC News
23-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Inquiry into alleged child abuse at former West Sussex NHS units
Police have launched an inquiry into allegations of historical abuse at two former NHS child mental health units in West comes as BBC News has spoken to former patients at the facilities in Haywards Heath who allege they were victims of sexual and physical and Larchwood units, which both closed in 2005, provided in-patient therapy and education for vulnerable children who were neurodiverse or living with mental health Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - which runs mental health services in the county - said: "We are fully supporting the investigation led by Sussex Police and providing any relevant information we are able to share." Colwood and Larchwood were located on the same site as the current Princess Royal Hospital in the Police said its investigation centred on allegations made by former patients at the two NHS facilities during the 1970s,1980s and force said they included reports of physical and sexual assaults, as well as persistent News has spoken to some former patients of the units - all of whom were children at the time - who claim they were sexually assaulted, beaten and neglected by some members of staff. Two men questioned Police said several potential suspects have been identified, none of whom are believed to be currently working in positions of trust and are not thought to pose any ongoing risk to the public. The force said two men in their 60s and 70s have been interviewed, but "no arrests have been made at this stage".Colwood and Larchwood units were run by organisations that pre-date the current NHS trust. A statement from the trust said: "If anyone believes they have experienced any form of abuse, no matter how long ago, we encourage them to contact Sussex Police quoting online Operation Cortina."
