A message from Sussex Police:

Good evening Residents,

I hope you are all well. Please find below your monthly Sussex Police bulletin containing the latest appeals, news, and crime prevention advice for Chichester.

UPDATES

We have recently received a number of reports regarding e-bikes being illegally and dangerously driven in and around the city centre. We would like to reassure the public that we are aware of this, and encourage anybody who may have concerns to report this to us online or via 101. In an emergency dial 999.

APPEALS

Appeal for information following exposure incident

Police are appealing for witnesses following an exposure incident in Chichester.

It is reported a man was exposed in East Street at around 9.50am on 18 August.

The suspect is described as mid-50s, slim and was wearing navy blue shorts and a striped green shirt. He is believed to have been acting suspiciously.

Witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to contact police online or call 101 quoting serial 672 of 19/08.

Appeal for information following Chichester exposure incident | Sussex Police

CRIME REPORTS

Burglary and vehicle crime

Please remember to keep valuables out of sight and hidden, and remember to lock all doors and windows. You can find information on keeping your property and outbuildings safe here:

Crime prevention advice | Sussex Police

Secured by Design - Home Security Advice

Secured by Design - Garden Security

There have been a number of incidents of people trying car door handles, and valuables taken. Please remember to lock your vehicles and remove all valuables and tools. You can find information about keeping your vehicles safe from theft or damage here:

Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | Sussex Police

Secured by Design - Vehicle Crime

NEWS

Second man charged with murder following fatal assault

A second man has been charged with the murder of David Hallatt.

David had been enjoying an evening with workmates at The Dolphin and Anchor, in West Street, Chichester on 20 June when he was assaulted by a man not known to him.

The incident occurred about 11pm, and despite the best efforts of police and paramedics who commenced CPR, he was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

His family released a tribute to the 57-year-old from South Yorkshire in June.

Dyce Barnfield, 31, of Kingstanding Road in Birmingham was arrested on suspicion of affray at the time of the incident and was bailed. He has now been charged with murder.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court today (26 September).

You can read more here - Second man charged with murder following fatal Chichester assault | Sussex Police

Action day to tackle crime in Barnham and Chichester

Police, alongside partners, conducted a full day of action to tackle serious violence and anti-social behaviour in Barnham and Chichester.

Operation Parkside took place on Monday (23 September) alongside Arun District Council, Chichester District Council, West Sussex County Council, NHS, Govia Thameslink Railway, British Transport Police and others to facilitate a multi-agency day of action at the train stations.

Officers and partners interacted with the community, local businesses, children and young people and others to not only provide reassurance, but take on feedback in the village and city centres.

This comes after reports of an increase in crime and across the rail network over the summer period.

You can read more here - Action day to tackle crime in Barnham and Chichester | Sussex Police