Mick Driscoll, an award-winning England Boxing coach, has been charged with three counts of sexual assault and appeared in court. The alleged incidents occurred in 2019, with two taking place at a Holiday Inn in Crawley and the third involving an unwanted spanking. Driscoll, who has developed over 100 national champions, was released on unconditional bail and is scheduled to appear at Lewes Crown Court on February 16. England Boxing has conducted an internal inquiry but declined to comment publicly.

Security guards Jake De-Geus and Edwin Hirst appeared in Worthing Magistrates' Court charged with false imprisonment and common assault of a 15-year-old boy at a Superdrug store in Chichester. A video of the incident, which occurred on March 22, showed the boy being restrained and handcuffed. De-Geus is also charged with beating the teen, while Hirst is charged with assaulting another 16-year-old. The CPS stated no charges would be brought against the boys due to insufficient evidence. The guards, released on unconditional bail, will have a plea hearing at Portsmouth Crown Court on November 21.

A 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty to stabbing and killing 17-year-old Charlie Cosser at a party in Warnham, West Sussex. The father of the accused expressed shared responsibility for the incident, stating that as adults, they should have prevented underage drinking. The boy, who claimed to have no memory of the event due to intoxication, faces a life sentence. Charlie Cosser's family described their loss as devastating. A 16-year-old girl pleaded not guilty to assisting an offender, and a 52-year-old woman has been bailed pending further inquiries. The Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team continues to investigate and has appealed for information.

Derek Martin, also known as Derek Glenn, is accused of fatally stabbing Chloe-Jay and Joshua Bashford, leaving four children orphaned. He reportedly walked into a Brighton police station and confessed to the killings shortly before the bodies were discovered in their Newhaven home on June 9. The couple suffered multiple and single stab wounds respectively, as confirmed by post mortem examinations. The police investigation is ongoing, and Martin faces a trial in November. The inquest has been suspended while police continue their investigation.

The message is an inquiry from a freelance producer working with Rare TV, who is currently developing a three-part documentary series for Sky. The series will explore a high-profile crime that occurred in Kent in 1996. The producer is reaching out to Barry, a journalist who extensively covered the crime when it happened, to feature his insights and experiences in the documentary. The producer has provided a contact number for Barry to reach out and discuss the potential collaboration.