| Police are urgently seeking the driver of a blue car who may have valuable information about a serious injury collision in Runcton near Chichester. Emergency services went to the B2166 Lagness Road at Runcton near Chichester at 6.40am on Friday 19 March after a northbound motorcyclist and a southbound Fiesta saloon had collided. The 29-year-old man on the motorcycle sustained serious injuries and was taken by road ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Sergeant Richard Hobbs of the Surrey and Sussex Road Policing Unit said; “We are urgently seeking the driver of a small blue car who we understand was driving north, in the same direction as the motorcyclist, and who may be a vital witness. “If that was you, or if you know who it is, or if you have any other information about what happened, please contact us by calling 101 or on collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk, quoting Operation Season. “The B2166 was closed for the incident to be safely responded to and fully investigated, with diversions in place, but it is hoped to re-open it by the afternoon rush hour. Drivers are thanked for their patience and understanding.” Man acquitted of killing Danny Weyman in Bognor A West Sussex man has been acquitted of charges over the death of a man in Bognor, after a seven-day trial. At Hove Crown Court on Thursday 18 March, Christopher Sheehan, 41, a removals worker, of Pound Road, Walberton, was found not guilty by the jury of murder or manslaughter, of Daniel Weyman 32. Curtis Sheehan, 19, unemployed, of Barnham Lane, Walberton, Christopher Sheehan’s nephew, had previously pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice in relation to the death of Daniel, and to possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. His sentencing will take place on a date to set by the court. You can read more by clicking here. Police units deter County Line drug dealers from operating in West Sussex Collaborative police units across West Sussex have tackled county lines in a three-week operation. The West Sussex Community Investigations Team, supported by Response officers, the Tactical Enforcement Unit and Neighbourhood Response Teams, last month undertook Operation Voyage – robust proactive policing to disrupt drug dealers in the county. ‘County Lines’ is a term used by police and partner agencies to refer to drug networks – both gangs and organised crime groups – from large urban areas such as London, who use children and young people and vulnerable adults to carry out illegal activity on their behalf. You can read more by clicking here. Crime summary Bognor Regis (WA1) Marine Drive West, Bognor Regis – On Monday 15th March, a Beach Hut was broken into and items stolen. Serial 0985 15/03/21. Stoneage Close, Bognor Regis – Overnight between Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th March, a vehicle was broken into and items stolen. Serial 0674 16/03/21. Campbell Road, Bognor Regis – Overnight between Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th March, a vehicle was broken into and a Radio stolen. Serial 0300 17/03/21. Hotham Park, Bognor Regis – On Tuesday 16th March, graffiti has been sprayed on the Subway wall through to the Park. Serial 0249 16/03/21. Old Coastguards, Felpham – On Saturday 20th March an attempt was made to break into a property by using a crow bar on the rear door. Serial 0078 21/03/21. Littlehampton, Rustington and surrounding area (WA2) Arundel Road, Angmering – Overnight between Sunday 14th and Monday 15th March, a number of Caravans were broken into and items stolen. Serial 0260 15/03/21. Sea Road, Littlehampton – On Monday 15th March, a fence surrounding the Skate Park on the Esplanade was pulled down causing damage. Serial 1056 15/03/21. Arundel, Barnham and surrounding area (WA3) Fitzalan Road, Arundel – On Tuesday 16th March, a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle. Serial 1276 16/03/21. Church Lane, Climping – Overnight between Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th March, a White Ford Transit Van was stolen. Serial 1445 17/03/21. Help us keep Sussex safe If you saw or heard anything, or have any information about any incident in this message please contact us online, email us at 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting the reference number provided. Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org Links and attachments: Sussex Police will only ever link you to secure Websites we trust. We will only send you attachments where we believe it is absolutely necessary. |
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