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Man sentenced for rape and sexual abuse of girl in East Sussex
12:50 17/08/2026George Scott has been jailed for 19 years after he groomed the girl.
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Child abuser Andrew Evans sentenced to five more years in prison
15:50 13/08/2026The former nursery worker was already serving a prison sentence for similar offences.
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Officer and bystander bravery saves man from burning car
14:32 24/07/2026The car had collided with a tree in Piltdown.
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Witnesses sought after racially aggravated criminal damage in Bexhill
16:48 22/07/2026The incident took place in Glenburn Close on Friday 17 July.
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Family’s tribute after tragic death of man in A27 collision
15:48 21/07/2026Edward ‘Bunty’ Pearce, aged 20, from Heathfield, sadly died following a collision on the A27 near Pevensey on 13 July.
Crimes and priorities
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Rural crime prevention
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The Rural Crime Team will continue working with partners and supporting rural communities to reduce crime in our rural areas.
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Speeding
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We will continue working with community speed watch groups, and target our evenings patrols in the area as a deterrent for speeding vehicles.
Public reporting remains crucial in targeting offenders.