• Chief Inspector Coates warns on Hailsham scrap metal thefts

  By benjs1 at 13:45 on 20/11/11

  

  The Wealden District Police Commander, Chief Inspector Dick Coates has warned that scrap metal thefts in and around Hailsham are becoming a major problem as their frequency increases. Chief Inspector Coates says they are becoming almost a daily problem and that reports of scrap metal being stolen from benches or lead being ripped out of porches or taken from roofs at various locations throughout the Parish are coming into the...

• Abandoned puppies spark RSPCA investigation

  By rfowler73 at 19:19 on 05/09/11

  

  Two puppies that were found dumped in a shoebox in Bayham Road, Hailsham on August 25th have died and the incident has sparked an investigation by the RSPCA. The puppies were close to death when they were dumped and one was dead when they were discovered. The other puppy died soon afterwards. The amount of dogs that have been taken to shelters and rescue centres has reached an all-time high. It is thought that this is down to the...

• Stabbing in Hailsham - three are arrested

  By Maisie28 at 14:53 on 24/06/11

  

  In the early hours of this morning (Friday 24th June 2011) police were called to a property in Diplocks Way in Hailsham to investigate reports of a stabbing. A 42-year-old man suffered stab wounds to his back and arm following the incident and is now recovering at Eastbourne District General Hospital, where he is said to be stable and recovering. Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident, including two men,...

• Hailsham Police Officer Retires

  By rfowler73 at 12:22 on 12/06/11

  

  One of Hailsham's most experienced police officers is retiring after 45 years of public service with Sussex Police. Alan Davey is retiring at the age of 69 to spend more time with his family. Mr Davey worked as an officer in the town before moving on to work as a case director working with the Crown Prosecution Service. Mr Davey joined Sussex Police in March 1966 and began working in Hailsham as a police officer before moving onto...

• Hailsham targeted by utility frauds

  By Raviliouse at 16:41 on 25/05/11

  

  Sussex Police have issued a warning to residents of Hailsham after homes were targeted by men posing as water board and gas board officials on Monday. Hailsham was one of four towns in the area to have been the focus of the con in which money was stolen from residents. The first suspect in the town has been described as white, 5'8, slim build, sharp facial features, black short spiky hair over to one side, clean shaven, London...

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