A DRUNK woman who spat in the face of a police officer after refusing to leave an Aldi store has been jailed. Sevana Francais had been asked by staff the leave the Aldi store in London Road, Bexhill, after drinking gin and wine while in the shop on Thursday, May 6. The 46-year-old who was drunk had not paid for the drinks and refused to leave, becoming abusive towards staff and customers. As police tried to put her in the rear of the police car, she spat in the face of one of the officers. She was subsequently arrested and charged on suspicion of theft from a shop and assaulting an emergency worker.
Police have hailed a recent crackdown on crime in Eastbourne and Seaford a major success.
Wednesday, 5th May 2021, 4:00 pm
The activity, from Friday (April 30) to Monday (May 3), was part of Operation Safety – the force’s response to tackling knife crime and serious violence.
At the start of the weekend, officers were on patrol in Seaford when they saw a suspicious vehicle travelling on the A259.
Police said as they pulled up behind the vehicle, an object was seen to be thrown out of the window.
Sussex Police car. SUS-211003-192626001
The vehicle was stopped and the object was found to be a hunting knife, according to police.
Police said, on Saturday (May 1), officers identified a ‘suspicious vehicle’ travelling around the Bexhill area.
The vehicle failed to stop for police on De La Warr Parade, according to a spokesman, and short pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended in Broadoak Lane.
On Wednesday (May 5), a spokesman for Sussex Police said: “The driver was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop and driving a motor vehicle dangerously. After a search of the vehicle, he was further arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug and possession with intent to supply a Class A drug. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.”
John Cain took the card and used it fraudulently to purchase items in Brighton. The 59-year-old made purchases at Easy Hours in Grand Parade, Boss Co News in Richmond Place, and B&W Stores in York Place. He was also found in Ship Street, Brighton, with intent to steal. At Brighton Magistrates’ Court this month he admitted three frauds, worth more than £80 in three transactions. Cain was ordered to repay all the money as compensation to the victim of the fraud. Magistrate Christopher Howard-Harris imposed a one-year suspended sentence. Cain, of Gloucester Street, Brighton, must also pay a £128 surcharge and £85 costs.