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Lollipop men and women to wear bodycams

Lollipop men and women at some crossings in West Sussex will be given bodycams.

The scheme follows reports of dangerous driving, drivers failing to stop, and incidents of verbal abuse towards school crossing patrol officers.

After a four week trial at selected schools in the county, incidents were halved where the cameras were used.

West Sussex County Council said that the cameras will be a preventative measure and that footage will be used to support police investigations where necessary.

Police look for witnesses after racially aggravated public order in Earlswood Common

Surrey police are appealing for witnesses after a suspected racially aggravated incident in Earlswood Common carpark on August 17.

Officers received a report of an incident that took place between 2pm and 2:15pm, during which the driver of a vehicle reportedly sounded their horn and shouted racial abuse at a parent and child.

They are keen to speak to a man and woman, both believed to be in their mid-30s, who were driving a White Mercedes A-Class hatchback and two men who were travelling in a van in the area at the time, who made have information about the incident.

Anyone with information are urged to contact Surrey Police.

Report finds ‘inhumane’ conditions at Gatwick immigration removal centre

A report on Brook House and Tinsley house has found “inhumane” conditions at the immigration removal centre.

Representatives of the Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre independent monitoring board said that, despite improvements, some people at the immigration centre, were having their dignity and rights undermined, including being locked up for 12 hours a day.

The report, also found a “disturbingly high” number of children are being detained there, which was subject to a public inquiry in 2017.

A Home Office spokesperson said it welcomed the IMB’s feedback, and is setting up an independent immigration appeals authority which it says will speed up claims.

Football: Crawley Town 1-1 Northampton

Crawley Town draw in their latest match against Northampton.

Nathan Opoku late first half goal put the Cobblers ahead at half time.

10 minutes into the second half saw Northampton go down to 10 men as Lee Evans was given a red card for violent conduct.

It didn’t take Crawley long to take advantage as Dion Pereira evened the score in the 67th minute.

The final score was 1-1.

Second man arrested in connection with fire at car park used by Gatwick passengers

A second man has been arrested after a fire destroyed about 140 vehicles at a car park used by passengers from Gatwick Airport.

A 29-year-old man was detained and the released on bail along with a 67-year-old man who was held last Saturday.

Meanwhile, Gatwick passengers who parked their car with a third party company that uses the site have criticised a lack of communication, with some yet to find out if their vehicle has been destroyed or not.

Sussex Police is continuing to appeal for information about the fire.