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6 hours ago
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Identity appeal after man assaulted outside pub
Police have released an image of two people they would like to speak to after a man was assaulted outside a West Sussex pub. Sussex Police said a 47-year-old man suffered significant injuries in the attack at about 16:30 BST on 17 April, outside the Block and Gasket pub in Church Road, Burgess Hill. The force released a CCTV image of two males officers would like to speak to as part of their investigation. Anyone who recognises them or can help with the investigation is asked to contact police. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Sussex Police
BBC News
7 hours ago
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Sussex Police in identity appeal after Burgess Hill assault
Police have released an image of two people they would like to speak to after a man was assaulted outside a West Sussex Police said a 47-year-old man suffered significant injuries in the attack at about 16:30 BST on 17 April, outside the Block and Gasket pub in Church Road, Burgess force released a CCTV image of two males officers would like to speak to as part of their who recognises them or can help with the investigation is asked to contact police.
BBC News
14 hours ago
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Man charged after three police officers assaulted in Crawley
A man has been charged with multiple offences after three police officers were assaulted in Police said officers attended a property in Gossops Drive, Gossops Green, at about 14:30 BST on Saturday to arrest a suspect in an ongoing suspect resisted arrest and attacked three officers, causing "significant injuries", before fleeing to a nearby property, the force Rasool, 43, of Gossops Drive in Crawley, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of actual bodily harm and two counts of non-fatal strangulation. He has been remanded in custody and will appear before Crawley Magistrates' Court on three officers required hospital treatment for their injuries, said Steve Biglands said: "My colleagues put their own safety at risk to protect the people of Sussex and they will continue to receive the full support of Sussex Police."I would like to commend them for their bravery and acknowledge the swift actions of their colleagues who responded to the incident."Police officers are human beings, and being assaulted while they carry out their duties should never be seen as 'part of the job'. "It is unacceptable and will not be tolerated."
The Independent
a day ago
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Man in custody after three police officers seriously injured during arrest
A man has been arrested in Crawley after three police officers were seriously assaulted. The man, who was a suspect in an ongoing investigation, attacked the three officers as they attempted to arrest him, causing 'significant injuries', Sussex Police said. The incident took place at Gossops Drive, Gossops Green, at around 2.30pm on Saturday, before the suspect fled to a nearby property. After a negotiation, the 43-year-old from Crawley was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in custody and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. All three officers who were attacked have been taken to hospital for treatment. Detective Superintendent Karrie Bohanna said: 'Violence towards emergency workers is absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. 'Police officers put themselves at risk to protect the public, but they should not expect to be assaulted in the course of their duties. 'I would like to commend these three officers for their bravery, and they will receive the full support of our police service while they recover. 'Enquiries are ongoing to understand exactly what has happened in this incident. My plea is for any information or relevant video footage – such as from a doorbell or mobile phone – to be shared to us. Please report it to us online or via 101, quoting Operation Whitby.'
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a day ago
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Man arrested after three police officers injured
A man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after three police officers were seriously assaulted. Officers attended a property in Gossops Drive, Crawley, at about 14:30 BST on Saturday, to arrest a suspect in an ongoing investigation. The suspect resisted arrest and assaulted the officers, causing significant injuries, before fleeing to a nearby property, Sussex Police said. Following a negotiation, the suspect – a 43-year-old man from Crawley – was arrested and taken into custody, where he remains. All three officers have been taken to hospital for treatment, the force said. Det Supt Karrie Bohanna said: "Violence towards emergency workers is absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. "Police officers put themselves at risk to protect the public, but they should not expect to be assaulted in the course of their duties. She commended the three officers for their "bravery" and said they would receive the "full support of our police service while they recover". Sussex Police is not seeking anyone else in connection to the incident. Anyone with further information or relevant video footage has been asked to share it with the force. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Sussex Police
