Boy attacked with hammer in Broadfield out of hospital

June 5, 2013, 4:32 am

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THE boy who was brutally attacked with a hammer on Broadfield Barton is not thought to have suffered long-term injuries. The 14-year-old, who was attacked on the shopping parade last Wednesday night, was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for treatment. Police have since said he was released later on the same day, so his injuries are not thought to have been as serious as first thought. A 38-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man were both arrested on suspicion of causing...

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Resident finds "burglar" inside their home

June 5, 2013, 9:08 am

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A resident returned to their flat to find a suspected burglar inside. Police were called to the address in Martyrs Avenue, Langley Green at about 10.05pm last Friday. The informant returned home to find the unknown man inside the property. A mobile phone was found in the man's bag and he was later charged with burglary with intent to steal and remanded in custody.

Pensioner charged with sex assault on boy, 16

June 6, 2013, 12:30 pm

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A PENSIONER has been charged with sexual assault on a 16-year-old boy following an alleged incident last Wednesday. Christopher Clayton, 67, of Gossops Drive, has been bailed to appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court on June 14.

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June 7, 2013, 6:31 am

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Police are appealing for witnesses after robbers attempted to smash their way into an East Grinstead jewellers in broad daylight. Four men on two motorcycles approached the East Grinstead Watch Company, at the High Street, at 2.40pm yesterday before attempting to smash the front window and then the door with a sledge hammer. It was only when they couldn't get into the shop they fled the scene in the direction of Portland Road. Detective Constable Chris Mills said: "We are asking for...

Thug jailed after battering ex who refused to kiss him

June 9, 2013, 4:30 pm

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THE victim of a brutal attack at the hands of her ex-boyfriend has spoken of her "utter relief" at seeing him locked away.Robert Hird was sentenced to 12 months in prison for the "assault causing severe injury" on Laura Hampton.At a previous hearing, the 24-year-old pleaded guilty after handing himself in to police.The attack took place when Hird, of Oak Way in Northgate, followed Laura to Scotland when she fled to her mother's home to escape his abuse in August last...

Gatecrashers turn Copthorne house party into "riot"

June 10, 2013, 1:00 am

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OFFICERS were pelted with bottles as they attended a house party which got out of hand at a Copthorne home. About 150 people turned up to the address in Herons Close on Saturday after it is thought to have been advertised on Facebook. Surrey Police officers were supported by a police helicopter after being called to a large scale disturbance at about 10pm. Bottles and other missiles were thrown at police as they turned up with a dog unit. Several police response cars were also damaged during the...

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June 10, 2013, 6:36 am

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THE teenager who hosted a party that ended in a "riot" when it was gatecrashed by 150 uninvited guests has said there was nothing he could do to stop the bash spiralling out of control. Jacob Little was hoping to put on a party to remember when he threw an end-of-exams party for friends at his parents' bed and breakfast in Copthorne on Saturday night. But after the party was advertised on Facebook more and more uninvited guests kept turning up - from as far away as Guildford....

Crawley Down man admits bomb hoax at Virgin Atlantic

June 10, 2013, 9:59 pm

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A MAN took revenge on his former business partner by claiming that he was carrying a bomb as he visited an airline's UK headquarters.Philip Dobson telephoned Virgin Atlantic to claim that Alan Forbes was a member of a terrorist organisation and that he had an explosive device on him.But police searched the tour operator at the site, in Manor Royal, Crawley, and found the claims to be false, before the defendant was arrested.The 47-year-old, of Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down, appeared at...

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Bomb hoax man to be sentenced by judge

June 10, 2013, 11:30 pm

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AN alcoholic who has admitted making two hoax bomb calls to police is now due to be sentenced by a judge at crown court.Peter Flynn, 47, of Caledonian House, Northgate, was told he could face a stiffer sentence for the two prank calls when his case is brought before the crown court at a date to be decided.Deputy district judge Parkash Aujla said he felt his sentencing powers were not strong enough and referred the matter to Lewes Crown Court.Flynn's first hoax call was made on December 27 last...

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June 11, 2013, 8:31 am

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A MUSIC lover was robbed of his vintage record collection as he walked near Goffs Park at the weekend. The 42-year-old victim was approached from behind by two men as he walked from Goffs Park over the railway bridge at Snell Hatch cemetery and towards Westfield Road between 1.30 and 2.30am on Sunday. He was knocked to the ground and his bag, containing a large collection of seven-inch vinyl records, which were made up of 1960s and 1970s soul and Motown music, was stolen. The thieves also...

Two more arrests over party that turned into "riot"

June 11, 2013, 2:48 pm

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POLICE have this evening arrested two teenagers in connection with the large scale disorder which took place following a house party in Copthorne at the weekend. A 17-year-old boy from Crawley was arrested on suspicion of affray while a 16-year-old boy from Brighton was detained on suspicion of theft and making a malicious communication. Both are currently in police custody. Several units from Surrey Police were called to the property in Herons Close at about 10pm after a party was...

Fake Gatwick Airport pilot jailed

June 12, 2013, 11:30 am

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A CONMAN who put passengers' safety in "jeopardy" by faking a pilot's licence to fly into Gatwick Airport is finally behind bars.Michael Fay had been on the run but flew back to Britain last week and handed himself in to police.The US national had forged the required medical certificates and a pilot's licence to get a job flying commercial airlines.The 61-year-old flew Airbus A320 aircraft for Libyan airline Afriqiyah Airways from June 2010 until he was initially arrested in February...

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June 13, 2013, 2:18 am

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Two boys who were arrested in connection with a 'riot' at an end of exams party have been released on bail. Two 17-year-old boys from Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill respectively were detained on suspicion of affray and have been released on police bail until July 10. Several units from Surrey Police were called to a bed and breakfast at the exclusive Herons Close at around 10pm on Saturday, where around 200 people had gathered. Officers had bottles thrown at them and several police...

Jeweller considers future after robbers' hammer attack

June 13, 2013, 10:00 pm

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A FAMILIAR High Street businessman is considering his future in East Grinstead after his jewellery shop was targeted by armed robbers in a daytime raid.Police were called to The East Grinstead Watch Company, on Thursday of last week, after four men on motorcycles attempted to smash their way in through the window, and a locked door, using sledgehammers.The robbers, who staff say shouted threats to kill, were forced to flee empty handed when they were unable to get in.It is the second time in 16...

Queen makes Crawley man an MBE

June 15, 2013, 1:41 am

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THE chairman of Crawley Neighbourhood Watch has been made an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. John Wright has been given the honour after transforming his organisation into a growing force for maintaining law and order in the town. He was inspired to do something for his community in response to a violent burglary in Ifield more than ten years ago. He started as an area co-ordinator and soon saw the potential for working more closely with Sussex Police. The respect he gained...

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Meals on Wheels customers warned about scams

June 16, 2013, 9:07 am

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MEALS on Wheels customers in West Sussex are being given advice on how to be aware of scams.As well as dishing out meals, the Royal Voluntary Service (formerly known as WRVS) – which delivers the Meals on Wheels service to residents in the county – will also be delivering leaflets to raise awareness. The leaflets have been produced jointly by the Trading Standards Institute and the Citizens Advice Bureau. They provide guidance on how to spot a scam and how residents can protect...

Man charged with East Grinstead rape to appear in court today

June 17, 2013, 10:59 pm

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The man charged with raping a woman in an East Grinstead graveyard will today appear at Hove Crown Court. Tyrone Carr, of the High Street, East Grinstead, was charged on June 3, with the rape of a woman in her twenties at Mount Noddy cemetery in the early hours of Saturday, June 1. The 27-year-old has also been charged with an offence of assault by penetration, against the same woman, and with possessing an offensive weapon - a glass bottle. Mr Carr, who is already in custody, will appear at...

BREAKING: Fears van driver tried to abduct girl played down

June 19, 2013, 2:44 am

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POLICE have downplayed fears that a van driver tried to snatch a child in Crawley Down. Sussex Police have said a 10-year-old girl thought she was being followed home as she walked along Station Road last night. She then ran off as she believed the van was slowing down. Sergeant Jim Collen said: "The girl was concerned she was being followed by a van that she said was going so slowly that other motorists were beeping their horns at it. She didn't know why it was travelling slowly and...

Was alleged child snatch suspect spotted close to village before?

June 20, 2013, 2:45 am

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THE man who a mum fears tried to kidnap her 10-year-old daughter as she walked home through Crawley Down may have been spotted near to the village days before. Sussex Police yesterday confirmed a schoolgirl ran off after she thought a van was following her home on Monday evening. A statement by the force said the girl had not been approached and that the driver had not tried to talk to her. However, having read that police were playing down the incident, the concerned mother of the girl told...

Potential "kidnapper" may have shouted "stop"...

June 20, 2013, 10:08 am

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A VAN driver who a mum fears was looking to kidnap her 10-year-old daughter may have shouted at the girl as she walked home, police have confirmed. Sussex Police had said the man had not approached or talked to the girl as she walked along Station Road, in Crawley Down, towards her home on Monday evening having been playing with friends at a local playground. However, the force has today said the man may have shouted "stop" before the girl ran home. The girl had told her mum how...