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Sussex Police
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Sussex Police, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Crime Data · London
Home Counties See Higher Weapon Possession Rates Than London
A recent study analysing crime data from March 2025 to March 2026 found that several Home Counties police force areas experienced higher rates of weapon possession offences than London. Sussex recorded the highest rate among these areas, nearly double the London average.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Courts · WestminsterInquest opens into deaths of four family members in Shoreham
An inquest has opened into the deaths of Hussam El-Khawas, 55, Zeina Alayan, 37, and their daughters Sara, 13, and Saja, 6, who died after entering the sea off Shoreham. Sussex Police confirmed no third-party involvement.
Westminster3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
LatestInquest opens into death of man found in Gatwick plane's landing gear
An inquest has opened into the death of an unidentified man found in the landing gear of an Air Arabia plane that landed at Gatwick Airport. The man died from cardiac arrest, hypoxia, and hypothermia.
2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · LondonWest London girl, 6, dies days after family tragedy at sea
A six-year-old girl from West London has died in hospital three days after her parents and older sister were found deceased after entering the sea in West Sussex. The family had travelled from London for a day trip.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Transport Crime · CroydonCroydon driver jailed for killing highways worker on M23 slip road
A 38-year-old man from Croydon has admitted killing a 65-year-old highways worker after driving into a coned-off area on the M23 slip road near Junction 9. Blood tests showed Domarkas was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit. Sentencing is due on 28 September 2026.
Croydon4 min readTrust 64 · Craft 95 · Hype 30- Latest
Sussex Police arrest man, 28, after alleged Brighton beach rape
Sussex Police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of rape following an alleged attack on Brighton beach. The victim, a woman in her 20s, is receiving specialist support. Officers are appealing for witnesses as the investigation remains active.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70