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Friday 8th May 2026 Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police
Dear Residents,
Please find below the latest Sussex Alert from your Eastbourne Policing Teams.
Meet your local policing team dates last few May and June
May •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.
Contact us 24/7, 365 online, or by calling 101 (non-emergencies), call 999 in an emergency.
Working together to tackle ASB in your town
Following recent reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) around areas of Hampden Park, officers from your Eastbourne Policing Teams have been proactively engaging with local groups and organisations in the area to look at ways of working together to help encourage young people away from ASB.
As part of this approach, officers have been visiting a number of local groups for youngsters and teens.
Earlier this week Police stopped in at Eastbourne Roller Disco (off Cross Levels Way, behind EDGH, Hampden Park) to meet staff and teens taking part in some of the activities at the venue, from late‑night 'L8 Sk8s', new to skating lessons and family discos for all different age groups.
We recognise that ASB can impact local communities, and we will continue to work with partners and community organisations to support positive opportunities for young people in the area.
If you have non‑emergency community concerns, please contact your local policing team online or by calling 101.
In an emergency or if a crime is in progress, always call 999.
Thank you to the Eastbourne Roller Disco team for having us along.
Calling all tradespeople - FREE tool marking event
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.
A man has been sentenced for manslaughter following a grievous assault in Eastbourne
Cameron Grocutt assaulted a 66-year-old man in Canute Close.
The 66-year-old man who was initially taken to hospital, but tragically was later pronounced deceased.
Police launched an investigation, and through witness testimony and CCTV were able to trace a red Mini in the area.
Grocutt, 24, of no fixed address, was linked to this vehicle and it was established he was at the scene.
He initially admitted causing grievous bodily harm without intent, but was further summonsed with a charge of manslaughter following the victim’s death.
At Lewes Crown Court on 7 May he appeared for sentencing after admitting the manslaughter charge. He also admitted driving while disqualified was sentenced to four years and four months in prison.
The court was told how the incident happened at about 6pm on 26 October last year.
A witnessed described how the victim was approached by Grocutt and was struck to the head, then fell backwards.
He suffered fatal injuries and died from his injuries in hospital on 12 November.
Speaking after the case, Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector James Meanwell from the Sussex Major Crime Team said: “Grocutt carried out a grievous and unprovoked assault on an elderly man who was not known to him in Eastbourne.
“This was an isolated incident that did not pose a wider threat to the community.
“We took the investigation extremely seriously and we were determined to find answers for the victim’s family.
“Grocutt was arrested following a thorough investigation, and the Attorney General’s Office authorised the further summons for the charge of manslaughter, which he admitted.
“I would like to thank the witnesses and community for coming forward to report information to us to ensure Grocutt was brought to justice. I am pleased he is now serving a custodial sentence.”
Proactive Police patrols to tackle ASB and town centre crime
Officers have been carrying out proactive patrols in Eastbourne town centre as part of ongoing work to tackle anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
In an emergency, always call 999.
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
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