The Fire Brigades’ union will be striking again on Friday the 3rd January,
This comes after the strikes which took place on New Year’s Eve
During the strikes on 13th and 14th of December there were half the number of fire engines compared to normal service
Surrey County Council has a contingency contract with private company “Specialists group international” to help keep residents safe. The crew have received training and non-striking personnel will be giving emergency cover.
Crawley Town will be taking on Swindon town today with Kick off at 15.00
Crawley will be without forward Billy Clarke, who serves the second match of his three-game suspension for his sending off against MK Dons.
Midfielder Danny Bulman is also out after surgery on the cheekbone injury suffered in the same match.
Armed Robbery in Bletchingley
Detectives from East Surrey CID are appealing for information following an armed robbery at Bletchingley Post Office in the High Street on Tuesday, 31 December.
At around 6.15am, a man entered the store and threatened two members of staff, with what is believed to be a firearm before restraining their hands and feet. It’s believed a sum of money was taken from the till, as well as scratch cards and cigarettes.
Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak with in connection with the armed robbery (below)
Anyone who has information on the identity of the man, or the robbery is urged to contact Surrey Police on 101 (or 999 in an emergency) quoting reference P13397704.
The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thieves steal Jewellery in Crawley
Thieves struck last Sunday at a house in Edrich Road, Crawley and stole 2 laptops, a camera and several items of jewellery. Some of the jewellery taken were two gold rings – one shaped like a hand with a diamond on the cuff and the other a wedding ring with chevrons around it. The rings hold sentimental value for the victim.
Sussex Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen something, or have any information, to contact them on 101 or email 101@sussex.police.uk quoting serial 1717 of 23/12.
You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police seek to Interview Man in Crawley
Police are looking for a 22-year old man in the Crawley area who they want to interview in connection with various alleged crimes, including assault and threats to commit criminal damage.
Harry Brackpool, is described as white. 6′, of average build, with short brown hair and with blue eyes and often rides a bicycle.
A 16-year old woman received leg injuries during an incident in October, and threats are alleged to have been made to her and her property by phone and in person.
Police have said they believe that Harry Brackpool is in the Crawley area.
If you’ve seen him or have any information, please contact them on 101 or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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