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Friday 1st May 2026 Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police Dear Residents, Please find below the latest Sussex Alerts from Eastbourne Police. Appeal unexplained death We are investigating a woman’s death in Eastbourne and are appealing for further information.
Officers were called to a report of a woman in cardiac arrest in an alleyway in Belmore Road, Eastbourne on 2 April. Sadly she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The woman, a local woman from Eastbourne aged 44, has been identified and her next of kin have been informed. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Her death is currently being treated as unexplained and officers are reviewing the wider circumstances.
They have also released a CCTV image of a man here they wish to identify who may hold further information that can help our investigation.
He is described as a white male of slim build wearing a grey tracksuit, dark trainers, and a blue baseball cap.
Anyone with information can report it to Sussex Police online or call 101, quoting CAD 1303 of 2/04/2026.  | |
Working together to support women and girls
This week officers and staff, joined by partner organisations, who were stationed in The Beacon shopping centre to raise awareness and offer support around violence against women and girls (VAWG).
While the focus was on supporting women and girls, the event was open to all, acknowledging that these crimes can, and do affect anyone, regardless of their gender.
Following on from last week’s Stalking Awareness campaign, the event focused on raising awareness of violence and abuse, online crimes, and contact and non‑contact sexual offences, and most importantly, showcasing the support available from both the police and partner organisations.
Officers, staff and partners shared practical safety advice, talked through what to do in different situations, who to speak to for help, and how to access support if something doesn’t feel right.
A big thank you to all the partner organisations who attended and helped deliver these important messages, including Crimestoppers, Mothers' Union Interventions Alliance and Advance. More support and advice online here.
Free tool marking event this month Calling all tradespeople.
Tool theft costs local trades both time and money. Eastbourne Police are working with the Sussex PCC to help protect your livelihood by offering free tool marking with the latest SELECTA DNA kits to make equipment harder to steal and easier to return if recovered.
Where: Travis Perkins, Whitley Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8LT When: Wednesday 13 May Time: 7:00am – 10:30am
Marked tools are far less attractive to thieves and, if recovered, can be traced straight back to you.
Local tradespeople can drop in before work or at any point during the day for quick, simple marking that helps protect your livelihood — no booking needed, just turn up. More support and advice to protect your tools can be found online here.
999 Weekend this month
The 39th 999 Weekend will take place on Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st of May between 1030-1700 (opening ceremony Saturday 1100 only).
Organised by Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire and Rescue, South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, RNLI Eastbourne, and supported by Eastbourne Borough Council the event has become a favourite in the local calendar and gives the opportunity for visitors to meet members of their local emergency services, and get an up-close look at some of the 999 response vehicles used across Sussex.
Supported by partner agencies who work closely with emergency services all year-round.
Find out more about the, teams, stands, units and services on display over the weekend on the gates and timetables displayed on site over the weekend, or online here.
Meet your local policing team May and June dates
May:
•Tuesday 5th May from 1100-1200 at Shinewater Community hub
•Tuesday 5th May from 1300-1400 at Langney Community Centre, Etchingham Road
•Wednesday 13th May from 1000-1100 along Albert Parade, Outside the CO-OP
•Monday 18th May from 1100-1200 on Fisherman's Green, Princes Park
•Thursday 28th May from 1700-1800 at the play park between Baillie Avenue and Fitzmaurice Avenue, Roselands
June:
•Tuesday 2nd June from 1300-1400 at Langney Community Centre, Etchingham Road
•Tuesday 2nd June 1900-2000 at Meads community panel meeting, Parish Hall in Meads Street, Eastbourne
•Friday 5th June from 1430-1500 along Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne
•Saturday 20th June from 1100-1200 outside 4 Seasons Brasserie, Sovereign Harbour
•Wednesday 24th June from 1100-1200 meet the team at POD in Eastbourne Town Centre
•Friday 26th June from 0900-0945 at the The Saffrons Sports Club
•Friday 26th June from 1000-1045 at Gildredge Park, Vicarage Road
•Friday 26th June from 1100-1145 outside the shops along Framfield Way, Rodmill
•Friday 26th June from 1200-1300 at Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way
Obtain crime prevention advice, meet your local policing team officers, ask questions, and share your concerns, as well as an opportunity to discuss and hear first-hand how we’re tackling issues in your neighbourhood.
Further dates may added, please check our social media, alternatively find details of upcoming events and details of your local Policing team on our Sussex Police website.
Contact us 24/7, 365 online, or by calling 101 (non-emergencies), call 999 in an emergency.  | |
Contact us For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click www.sussex.police.uk (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call). Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999. Speak to us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team at www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, or other forms of communication difficulties. Those with textphone can text 18001 101, or BSL users can use SignVideo to provide a Video Relay Service (here: https://signvideo.co.uk/), to report crime through a live online interpreter, who will contact the police on your behalf, when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger please use the textphone service 18000 or text us on 999. BSL users can call 999 BSL (here: https://999bsl.co.uk/) to use a British Sign Language interpreter. For more information on textphone and Relay UK, including help setting up the Relay APP please visit: https://www.relayuk.bt.com/how-to-use-relay-uk/contact-999-using-relay-uk.html | 
