Robbery

The number of robberies rose to around 139,000 recorded incidents between 2023 and 2024, compared to 60,000 the year before.

Ismail Tajzai has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a number of offences including making a threat to kill.

A dog walker and a woman are possible witnesses to the robbery at The Level, Lewes Road and are being urged to contact police.