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Warning issued after tumble dryer fires

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning following three tumble dryer fires in the last two weeks.

One such incident was in Rhodes Way in Tilgate where the appliance caught fire just after midnight on January 3rd.

In all cases the fires were extinguished quickly and nobody was injured.

The Fire Service has offered this Safety Advice:

  • Always read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your appliance
  • Regularly clean the fluff or lint filter
  • Don’t run your appliance overnight or while you are out
  • Don’t overload your appliance
  • Have your appliance serviced by a qualified engineer
  • Keep your tumble dryer well ventilated ensuring the vent pipe is not blocked or crushed

Further fire safety advice is available at www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire

 

CCTV image released following an affray in Reigate

A CCTV image of a man wanted in connection with an affray in Reigate has been released by Surrey Police.

The incident occurred outside the Red Lion public house in Reigate High Street just after 1 o’clock the morning of 1st November.

Police arrived at the scene to find a man with bruising and swelling to his left eye, bruising to his left cheek and scratches on both arms.

Three people are believed to have been involved; two men both in their twenties have been arrested on suspicion of affray and released on bail.

Police would like to speak with anyone who has further information which could assist officers in their investigation.  Please contact Surrey Police on 101 quoting crime reference number 45140092521 or, if you prefer not to leave your name, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Arrest following an Assault in Dorking

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident in Dorking.

Two men suffered facial injuries as a result of an attack the early hours of Saturday 13th December near Horsham Road.

The 22 year-old suspect has been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues.

 

Joint operation between Sussex and Surrey Police secures convictions

More than 200 motorists have been charged with offences following a joint crackdown on drink and drug driving.

The campaign, which ran between 1st December and 1st January, was operated by Sussex and Surrey Police, alongside Sussex Safer Roads partnership, Drive Smart in Surrey and Crimestoppers.

A total of 284 people were arrested as part of Operation Dragonfly.

In Sussex 178 arrests were made; 114 charged with offences and 21 so far have been convicted.

In Surrey there were 106 arrests; 65 charged; 14 convicted so far.