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Man Assaulted In Dorking

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital after being attacked in Dorking Town Centre.

The assault took place in South Street outside the Bulls Head pub around ten past one in the mourning on the 28 May.

An altercation took place between the victim and two other men, during which the victim was knocked unconscious and kicked to the head. The man was taken to East Surrey Hospital for treatment.

Two men, including an 18-year-old from Dorking and a 29-year-old from Horsham, were arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident, and have been released on police bail, pending further enquiries.

If you can help, please contact Surrey Police on 101, quoting crime reference number 45160044567 or report online at www.surrey.police.uk/contact-us/report-online/ quoting the reference number in the ‘Additional Information’ section.

Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

First Conviction Fo Operation Dragonfly

A man has been convicted following launch of Sussex Surrey Police summer crackdown on drink and drug-driving.

24 year-old Adem Hasa, a cleaner from Plymouth, was charged with driving almost double over the legal limit. driving without insurance and driving without a test certificate.

He appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Friday (10 June), where he pleaded guilty and was disqualified from driving for 17 months. He was also fined £550, and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £27 victim surcharge.

Since the beginning of operation dragonfly 45 people have been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving offences.

Crawley Town Sign Chris Arthur

Crawley Town Football has signed an new midfielder to the club.

Woking Midfielder, Chris Arthur has joined the reds on a one year contract with the option of a further year.

The 26-year-old, made 37 league appearances for the Cards last season,.

Arthur, who has previously had spells at Northampton and AFC Wimbledon, becomes Crawley’s seventh signing of the close season.

Facelift For Empty Shopfronts

Whilst the Queens Square regeneration is underway, Crawley Borough Council is taking steps to enhance the existing space and also attract businesses to the area.

There are a number of empty commercial properties in the town centre that could benefit from a facelift making them more attractive to let.

The latest retail unit to be given a boost is the former Dorothy Perkins and Burton shopfront in Queens Square.

Its windows will be fitted with vinyl graphics promoting the town’s annual calendar of events and the forthcoming Queens Square regeneration programme.

They will stay in place until the premises is let.

Remember To Vote On 23 June

Councils across Sussex and Surrey are reminding voters to be ready to vote in the EU Referendum on 23 June.

Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 23 June. Voters who have opted to vote by post need to make sure their postal ballot pack is returned by 10pm on 23 June. Voters can hand it in at their polling station if they have not left enough time to return it by post.

The Electoral Commission advises voters not to take photos inside their polling station as they could potentially breach the secrecy of the ballot requirements.

In Redhill and Horley there has been station changes. Langshott Primary School in Horley East ward is not available for use and has changed to Oakwood Sports Centre, and St Matthews School in Redhill West ward is not available for use and has changed to Donyngs Indoor Bowls Club.