Officers and Staff at Surrey Police have been recognised for outstanding performance.

A Divisional Commendation Ceremony was held last week and a number of people were commended for their determination, quick-thinking, tenacity and courage.

In one situation PC Elliott Hartley gave no thought to his own safety when he jumped into a pond after giving chase to a woman who had run off from East Surrey Hospital.

A woman has been bitten by a dog in Horley.

The victim in her thirties was reportedly walking along the High Street around 2 o’clock last Wednesday afternoon when a dog approached and bit her.

A verbal altercation between the woman and the owner of the dog, thought to be a Mastiff, then occurred.

Police would like to speak with the owner who has been described as a white man around 35-40 years old with a medium build; short fair hair and facial stubble.

The dog had fawn coloured fur patches and was wearing a thin chain as a collar.

A man has died following a collision in Newchapel.

The incident occurred in West Park Road around half-past nine Sunday night.  A black Nissan Navara was also involved and it failed to stop.

The 40 year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second pedestrian involved was taken to East Surrey Hospital in Redhill and has since been released.

Police have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by careless driving and driving whilst unfit through drink.

A cash box containing approximately £400 has been stolen from a farm in South Godstone.

Two men went to the premises off Eastbourne Road around 4.45 Sunday afternoon pretending to purchase eggs.

The suspects are described as white, of stocky build and around 5ft 6ins tall and aged in their mid-40s.  They were both wearing dark clothing.

Police are urging small business owners who operate out of rural properties to review their security measures.

Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact East Surrey CID.

A woman from Crawley has been found guilty of benefit fraud after falsely claiming more than £24,000.

Kerry Allen claimed Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Income Support after her husband was believed to have vacated the property in 2009.

A joint investigation between the Council and the Department for Work and Pensions proved the 36 year-old was still living with her husband at the house in West Green.

Mrs Allen had pleaded not guilty to all three counts of benefit fraud but was unanimously found guilty after a three-day trial.

She has been sentenced to a 12-month community order and all overpayments must be repaid.