DNA analysis has confirmed the bones found in Tilgate Forest, Pease Pottage in February are that of missing 42-year-old Jean Leveque.

Police were informed on Wednesday the 28 January that the first two bones had been found near a pond in Parish Lane, Pease Pottage.

A member of the public who was fishing found them on Monday the 26 January. The two bones were identified as Jean’s as a result of analysis by a forensic archaeologist and by DNA comparison.

A further search on Tuesday, February 17 found the rest of the body deeper in the forest.

His death continues to be treated as unexplained rather than suspicious, and the Coroner has been informed.

Jean, of Hawth Close, Crawley was reported missing in May last year.

A man has been arrested after a burglary in the Dorking area.

Officers have seized several items which they believe to be stolen and would now like the opportunity to reunite property with the rightful owners.

The items include a Sovereign strimmer and lawnmower, a motorcycle helmet, silver snuff boxes and a clock a barometer and a wooden mask.

The arrested man has been released on police bail until Thursday, 2 April while the investigation continues.

If you believe any of the items belong to you, please contact Surrey Police on 101

Bones found in Tilgate Forest have been confirmed as a man reported missing last year.

DNA tests conclude they are 42 year-old Jean Leveque from Crawley.

The first bones had been found by a fisherman near a pond in Pease Pottage towards the end of January.  A further search last month found other remains deeper in the forest.

His death is being treated as unexplained.

There is positive news for Crawley Eagles Cricket Club.

England and Wales Cricket Board have confirmed agreed funding for new cricket nets will still go ahead despite planning delays.

Henry Smith MP for Crawley was concerned the £50,000 grant would be lost if last-minute planning permission for the new nets at Cherry Lane in Langley Green was not granted by the end of the month.

The MP has received confirmation from the ECB the money will still be paid despite the potential delays.

A 26 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Ifield.

Fire crews were called to a car fire on Rusper Road near Horsham on Friday afternoon.

The body of a woman was found in the boot of the Volkswagen Jetta.  The cause of death has been given as smoke inhalation.

Police are still trying to identify the victim, thought to be in her 20s.