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Warning over early morning sex assaults by Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk 01243 908506 ext 11
TWO FEMALES have been sexually assaulted in their beds - just a few hundred yards apart in Bognor Regis. Police revealed the crimes yesterday and urged everyone who slept with their windows ajar, particularly at ground level, to consider their security during the night. THe crimes occurred at addresses just off the B2166 Aldwick Road. efore it was In each case, the victims were touched over their clothing by someone who up with hisreached in through an open window to und moneymolest them. h makes it Detective Inspector Alan Pack said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who d as a whitemay have information about either cap, a darkincident, perhaps having noticed d black andsuspicious activity in the early hours at these locations. n has been "It left those assaulted feeling both e online at:shocked and traumatised. esponse"Given the similarity of the ting 889 ofcircumstances, and the proximity of can call thethese two incidents, we have not ruled mestoppers,out the possibility that they may be 111. linked.
"Enquiries are continuing and we would urge anyone else who may have been assaulted to come forward. "Meanwhile, police patrols in the area have been increased." THe first incident happened around 5am on April 30 when a 15-year-old girl was assaulted in her bed in Stocker Road. It was followed by an assault on a 24-year-old woman as she lay in bed in a flat in nearby Victoria Drive between 6am and 7am on Sunday. DI Pack added that it was advisable not to leave externally accessible windows open at night. THey could also be fitted with locking devices that prevented them from being opened more than an inch or two to allow ventilation. Anyone with information that might help detectives to solve the crimes has been asked to report it online at sussex. police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal or to phone 101, quoting serial 1481 of 14/05 for the Victoria Drive assault or 487 of 30/04 for the assault in Stocker Road. THey can alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Cooking up some fun at town club BURGERS sizzled at the first cooking session enjoyed by the members of a recently revived Bognor Regis club. THe trio of friends who went along to Tuesday's event at the 39 Youth Club got stuck into the outdoor life in the gardens of its premises off Church Lane. Jenson Mason, Aidan Simpson and Ryan Holden, all aged 12, built two fires and cooked their food complete with onions and tomato ketchup. Jenson said: "THis is the first time I've cooked like this and I'm looking forward to eating my burger. Aidan said: "When we come to the club,
Jacky is ADC chairman ONE OF Middleton's representatives has been chosen as Arun District Council's latest chairman. Cllr Jacky Pendleton, was presented with her chain of office at the its annual meeting on Wednesday. She said she was thrilled to be taking on the role of chairman, having been a council member for six years. She said: "I'm really looking forward to the coming year. I can help the council run smoothly and efficiently. "I think it's really important to have a good representative who can showcase what the council does to the public. "Charity is also important to me. I hope to raise money for my two charities: ChallengeU, which is based at Lodge Hill, and Home-Start." Cllr Pendleton, is a member of the Conservative majority of Arun and is also a long-serving Middleton parish councillor. She took on her new role at Arun from Cllr Stephen Haymes after he stepped down as chairman at the meeting with no regrets. He said: "I can quite easily say 'I did it my way.'" Cllr Haymes also thanked Cllr Pendleton, both
below, for her work as his vice-chairman: "Of course, a good chairman needs a good vice-chairman and I have been blessed and appreciated the support of Cllr Pendleton. I wish her good luck and a successful term of office as chairman of this authority." Cllr Alan Gammon was elected as vice-chairman. Arun's new cabinet line-up was also revealed at the meeting by the council's leader and cabinet member for economy, Cllr Gillian Brown THe other cabinet members are: Deputy leader and cabinet member for corporate support - Cllr Dudley Wensley, (Deputy Cllr Graham Tyler); Planning - Cllr John Charles, (Deputy Cllr Dawn Hall); Residential services - Cllr Trevor Bence, (Deputy Cllr David Edwards); Neighbourhood services - Cllr Paul Wotherspoon, (Deputy Cllr Elaine Stainton); Technical services - Cllr Stephen Haymes, (Deputy Cllr Gill Madeley); Community wellbeing - Cllr Mike Clayden, (Deputy Cllr Andy Cooper).
we usually play pool and table tennis." THeir barbecue efforts were overseen by volunteer Martin Walker, his wife, Helen Walker, youth worker Celia Rowe and one of the club's founders, Vicky Hennessy. THe fondly-remembered club reopened in February in the annex of its former premises. Vicky said: "We wanted to do something different for our members. When we meet between 4pm6pm next Tuesday, we will be cooking pizzas and cakes in our kitchen. THe young people who come along enjoy themselves but we could do with more joining in."
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SIX CANDIDATES are seeking votes around Bognor Regis in next month's general election. THe hopefuls want to represent Bognor Regis and Littlehampton from June 8. THey include the previous MP, Nick Gibb for the Conservatives, as well as Andrew Bishop (Green Party), Alan Butcher (Labour), Patrick Lowe (UKIP), Francis Oppler (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Sanderson (Independent). Most voters should have received their polling cards. Anyone who registered after April 25 will receive their card before voting day. Residents who have not registered to vote must do so by next Monday. THe deadline to request or change a postal vote is 5pm next Tuesday. Requests for new proxy votes must be received by Arun by 5pm on May 31. Arun District Council's website - arun. gov.uk - contains all the details.
` Thanks for bag AN ALDWICK resident has thanked the man who returned her lost bag. Gloria Florence, of Westminster Drive, said: "I would like to say a huge thank-you to the kind gentleman, who not only found my shoulder bag on Aldwick beach but also returned it personally to me at home on April 22. "At the time, in my utter relief, I did not ask for his name or thank him enough for his extremely kind gesture. I hope these thanks are seen by him, which express my deep gratitude for his intervention. My faith in human nature has been restored by this considerate act of kindness."
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