Sussex Police engaged in tactical pursuit of stolen Asda van

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at 15:15

Sussex Police arrested a 30-year-old man on 30 January 2026, following a 40-mile tactical pursuit of a stolen Asda delivery van.

Incident Details

Initial Report: Officers were called to Sovereign Harbour Retail Park on Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne, at approximately 6:20 am after reports of the theft.
The Pursuit: Police engaged in a tactical pursuit that lasted roughly 40 miles across Sussex.
Resolution: The vehicle was safely stopped in The Fairway, Newhaven, with witnesses reporting at least five police cars involved in the final stop.

Arrest and Charges

The suspect was taken into custody on suspicion of several offences, including:

Theft of a motor vehicle
Dangerous driving
Failing to stop for police
Driving while over the legal drug limit
Driving without a valid licence

According to reports the man remained in custody as of 3 February 2026 while investigations continued.

Sussex Police have requested that anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage contact them online or by calling 101, quoting serial 136 of 30/01

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