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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Beare Green

Witnesses are being sought after a motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in Beare Green.

The man in his 50s came off his red motorcycle as he was travelling towards Dorking on the A29.

He was travelling with a friend who was ahead of him at the time of the incident.

Road closures were in place Saturday afternoon whilst emergency services attended the scene.

Teenager seriously assaulted in Horley

An investigation in underway following a serious assault in Horley over the weekend.

The victim, an 18 year-old man, was taken to hospital with injuries to his head and arm.  They are not believed to be life threatening.

Police were called to the incident in Church Road near the cemetery Saturday afternoon shortly before 1 o’clock.

Officers are looking for two suspects.  Both are described as being white men with blonde hair and approximately 20-years-old.  One man is described as having a large build.

It is believed this is an isolated incident.

Reigate Assault

A man has sustained serious facial injuries following an assault in Reigate town centre.  The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday 27th August.  The victim, a man in his 50s, sustained extensive injuries to his face including a broken nose after he was allegedly pushed to the ground outside Barclays Bank in Bell Street.

Surrey Police is keen to hear from the occupants of a red vehicle in the area at the time of the incident and from anybody who saw a red vehicle nearby.  

A 30 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and has been released on bail until 19th October pending further enquiries.

Surrey Police urges anybody with any information to call 101 quoting, 45160074691 or you can use the online reporting system found at  report.police.uk/ and enter the reference number in the ‘additional information’ section.

Football Update

Merstham won their second FA cup qualifying round replay, 2-1 away to Colliers Wood on Wednesday.  Merstham will host Thamesmead Town in the third qualifying round on 1st October.

In the Ryman South League, South Park move up 6 places to 15th after winning 3-1 away to Lewes on Wednesday.

Motorists in Sussex & Surrey encouraged to support Project Edward

Surrey and Sussex Police are encouraging motorists to make a pledge to reduce the number of deaths on Europe’s roads.

It is in support of a European-wide campaign taking place today.

Project Edward (European Day Without A Road Death) aims to see zero road fatalities across the continent.

Officers in the counties are providing a high visibility presence and are targeting traffic offenders, including drink or drug-driving, speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, and using a mobile device at the wheel.

They are also reminding motorists to check mirrors and blind spots, look at junctions, take weather conditions into account, keep enough distance from other vehicles, obey road signs and check their vehicles making sure they are road-worthy.

Last year there were 30 fatalities in Surrey.