Man charged following pursuit in Eastbourne

A 30-year-old man has been charged with driving offences after a pursuit in Eastbourne.

Police attended Sovereign Harbour Retail Park in Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne at around 6.20am on Friday 30 January following a report of a stolen Asda van.

Officers engaged in a tactical pursuit and vehicle was safely stopped in The Fairway, Newhaven.

Shane Brett, 30, of Cinque Foil, Peacehaven was arrested, and the next day (31 January) charged with theft of a motor vehicle, burglary other than a dwelling, driving a motor vehicle dangerously, and driving a motor vehicle on a road or in a public place without third party insurance. He was remanded into custody.

Brett appeared later the same day at Brighton Magistrates’ Court where he was remanded into custody until he is due to appear at Lewes Crown Court on 2 March.