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July 27, 2016, 1:23 am

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It is one of the most common sights in the skies over Crawley, with many readers often wondering why on earth the police helicopter is hovering over their house. Most of the time the chopper is assisting officers on the ground, whether it is to search for missing people or trying to help with a police chase. But it must be a job like no other, getting a bird's eye view of some of London's most notable landmarks and the South East's most stunning scenery. The National Police Air Service...

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July 27, 2016, 5:56 am

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Police have explained that the helicopter was used to help search for two men in a black Mercedes following an attempted burglary in Gossops Green yesterday afternoon. Officers were called to Dower Walk, in Gossops Green, shortly before 2.15pm where it was reported that a man had been seen to climb through a window of a house and then let his accomplice in through a door. It is understood that the suspects were disturbed after taking a black rucksack out of the back of their vehicle which...

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July 27, 2016, 6:07 am

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A woman who works at Gatwick Airport is going to appear in court charged with stealing £12,000 worth of designer jewellery and a Radley purse.The retail worker is alleged to have stolen the expensive items from her employer at the airport. It has not yet been announced what company she works for at the airport.Lavanyah Anandarooban, 23, has been charged with theft by employee.READ MORE: Plot to smuggle £3 million worth of cocaine disguised as oil into Gatwick Airport foiled by...

Man arrested on suspicion of Tilgate car arson released without...

July 27, 2016, 6:20 am

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A man who was arrested on suspicion of arson after a car was found on fire in the middle of the street has been released without charge.Firefighters were sent to Colet Road in Tilgate on April 29 at about 5.45am when a VW Beetle was engulfed in flames.One crew from Crawley Fire Station spent 40 minutes tackling the blaze and two firefighters wore breathing apparatus to get close enough to the vehicle to extinguish the fire by using a high powered hose reel and fire hydrant.The incident was...

Five car crash closes two lanes of M23 near Gatwick

July 27, 2016, 8:45 am

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A five car collision has closed two lanes of the M23 this afternoon. Motorists hoping to use the busy road to head home this evening are being warned of severe delays between Junction 9 for Gatwick Airport and Junction 7 for Merstham. M23 northbound between J9 and J8 | Accident https://t.co/BwVRt1oXrY — Highways England (@HighwaysSEAST) July 27, 2016 The collision took place on the northbound carriageway. It follows chaos on the rails yesterday, after a fire on the tracks at...

Teenage cyclist taken to hospital after reported collision in...

July 27, 2016, 9:30 am

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Traffic was gridlocked in Crawley town centre this evening, following reports of a collision involving a teenage cyclist. Sussex Police confirmed a 12-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Motorists reported very slow traffic in Southgate Avenue, close to the town's railway station and County Mall shopping centre. Emergency services are said to be on the scene and we have contacted Sussex Police and South East Coast Ambulance service for more details. The delays are...

What a waste of our money! Barely used £5.2 million...

July 27, 2016, 9:00 pm

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An immigration detention centre on the edge of Crawley housing families waiting to be deported from the UK, which cost £5.2 million to set up, is closing because it was rarely used but a new unit will be opened in its place near Gatwick Airport.Cedars, which has had 80 staff working in shifts so it is staffed 24/7, only housed 14 families last year and now the Government has announced it is going to be shut down.Last year a whistleblower close to the centre contacted the Crawley News and...

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July 28, 2016, 2:21 am

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Armed police are surrounding a house in Smallfield this morning with a "gunman" believed to be holed up inside. Huge numbers of officers in riot gear and with guns have been pictured at the scene, in Careys Wood.A Surrey Police spokeswoman said: "A pre-planned warrant was executed at a property in Smallfield at around 6am this morning (Thursday, July 28)."Upon entry to the property a person was seen to be in possession of a suspected firearm."A cordon is currently in...

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'Stand-off between gunman and police' in Smallfield

July 28, 2016, 3:05 am

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A man with a gun is reportedly refusing to leave his home in Smallfield, which has been surrounded by armed police.A large number of officers, a police helicopter and ambulance services have been at the scene in Carey's Wood this morning.The Crawley News understands the road has been cordoned off and residents have been told to stay inside their homes.The police helicopter has been circling the area since 6.30am and has reportedly gone back to its Redhill base three times to refuel.Follow our...

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July 28, 2016, 4:01 am

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Armed police in Smallfield are not dealing with a terror incident, officers have confirmed. Careys Wood is currently closed off with a large police presence on the scene including officers with guns and an armoured Land Rover. Surrey Police have confirmed officers went to the house this morning to execute a warrant but were confronted by a man with a weapon. Also read: Live updates as armed police are involved in standoff in Smallfield A spokeswoman said: "A Surrey Police...

Top 10 baby names for 2016 revealed

July 28, 2016, 4:13 am

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Crawley parents struggling to find the perfect name for their new arrival need look no further as the most popular for 2016 so far have been revealed.Data compiled by parenting advice site Bounty shows that while some favourites from recent years have held on to the top spots, there are also some new names on the scene.Alfie and Isla are still the most popular names having held on the top stop from 2015.Names to watch for future trends are Caleb, Jenson and Ellie, Bounty said. Caleb jumped nine...

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July 28, 2016, 4:18 am

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With just one pub, a church, a primary school and a small parade of shops, Smallfield is hardly the sort of place where you expect to see dozens of armed police carrying guns and paramedics wearing bullet-proof vests. But that is exactly the scene this afternoon as police surround a home in Careys Wood where a "gunman" is suspected of being holed up inside. The drama started early this morning when most local residents were still asleep. A Surrey Police spokesman explained: "A...

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July 28, 2016, 5:01 am

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The home in Smallfield which is currently surrounded by armed police has "stell-enforced doors" it has been claimed. When officers carried out a drugs raid on the home in Careys Wood early this morning they were met by a man with a "suspected firearm". This man is believed to still be inside the home with huge numbers of police in riot gear outside. LIVE: Click here for the latest updates, pictures and video from the scene Neighbours have described the atmosphere as...

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July 28, 2016, 5:05 am

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Armed police are currently involved in a stand-off with a suspected gunman in Smallfield. An incident began after officers tried to execute a drugs raid in Careys Wood this morning and were confronted by a man with a suspected firearm. The whole road is now closed off with armed police, paramedics and the police helicopter all in attendance. Photos from the scene show armed police and officers in protective gear swarming around the street. One local resident has told how he was woken up...

Smallfield armed police incident is 'not a hostage situation'

July 28, 2016, 5:47 am

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Surrey Police has confirmed that the ongoing standoff involving armed police began as a drugs raid. Officers attended a property in Careys Wood early this morning to execute a warrant related to drug issues. On arrival they were confronted by a person who is believed to have a gun. Armed police are now on the scene and have cordoned off large areas of the road. But officers say this is not a hostage situation. A Surrey Police spokesman confirmed the incident is still...

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Video from the scene of the armed police standoff in Smallfield

July 28, 2016, 5:58 am

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Armed police have currently cordoned off a road in Smallfield. A standoff began after officers tried to execute a warrant in Careys Wood this morning and were confronted by a person with a suspected firearm. The whole road in the village is now closed off with armed police, paramedics and the police helicopter all in attendance. This footage from the scene shows officers guarding the scene Also read: Live updates from the scene in Smallfield A resident in the area was...

Smallfield stand-off: First pictures from inside police cordon

July 28, 2016, 6:03 am

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Residents of Careys Wood are reportedly being told to stay inside their homes as a stand-off between a suspected gunman and police continues.The incident is now in its eighth hour. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.One neighbour has sent us photos from inside the cordon. It shows police officers armed with rifles surrounding the area.The operation follows a drugs raid at the house this morning. Officers arriving to execute the warrant were met with a man brandishing a suspected...

Man arrested after five cars vandalised in Three Bridges

July 28, 2016, 6:48 am

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Five vehicles in Three Bridges have been vandalised with at least one appearing to have had its wing mirror kicked and broken. Sussex Police were called to the neighbourhood at about 2.30am this morning following reports of cars being vandalised and officers found five vehicles with damage similar to what is shown in the picture. A man in his 20s, who police say is from Crawley, has been arrested in connection with the damage and is currently in custody. Police are now working to get in...

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July 28, 2016, 8:35 am

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Armed police have stormed a house they spent 10 hours guarding - only to find that nobody was inside. There were extraordinary scenes in the normally quiet village of Smallfield today as police in riot gear armed with guns surrounded a house in Careys Wood. As the stand-off continued - with more and more officers arriving in the village - police said a man was believed to be inside with a "suspected firearm". But when the home was eventually raided police found it to be empty. Asked if...

What we know so far about the Smallfield police standoff

July 28, 2016, 11:52 am

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Villagers in usually-quiet Smallfield awoke this morning to extraordinary scenes of armed police officers locked in a standoff with what they suspected was an armed man locked inside a house. As the incident continues to unfold this evening, with Surrey Police launching a manhunt, we have compiled a list of everything we know so far. A planned drugs raid took place at 6am this morning, but was aborted Surrey Police officers entered a house in Careys Wood at about 6am this morning, where...