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Body found near Dorking in search for missing man

A body of a man has been found in the Dorking area.

Although no formal identification has yet taken place, it is believed to be that of Lee Taylor who went missing from Tadworth.

The 48 year-old was last seen Saturday night, after members of his family dropped him home following the unexpected death of his wife earlier that day.

Susy Radio’s thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service support ‘Drowning Prevention’ campaign

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has joined other forces across the UK in support of a new campaign.

‘Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Week 2016’ launched yesterday and aims to raise awareness of the everyday dangers of being near water.

Research has found almost half of all drowning victims in 2014 had no intention of entering the water.

The Chief Fire Officers Association’s Water safety Lead, Dawn Whittaker, has said  “Most people would be shocked to hear that those people drowning just happen to be near water such as runners, walkers and anglers.”

Cars damaged in suspicious fire in Crawley

Two cars have been damaged in a suspicious fire in Crawley.

A silver Vauxhall was completely burnt out, and a black Vauxhall parked nearby was damaged in the fire, thought to have been started deliberately.

The incident happened shortly before 9 o’clock Sunday evening in a car park in Forge Road.

A 40 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and released on bail.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Disqualified driver from Horsham jailed after high-speed police pursuit

A disqualified driver has been jailed after reaching speeds of 90mph during a police pursuit.

Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras in Crawley and Horsham alerted police to Robert Freeman, who was already disqualified from driving.

The Audi Q7 failed to stop when requested by police on 18th March and a pursuit ensued.

The 27 year-old carpenter from Horsham pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance.

He was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for three years and ordered to pay £140 victim surcharge.