St Leonards-on-Sea3 days agoBrits could face death over Bali drugs plotThe trio are accused of being involved with smuggling cocaine disguised as packets of Angel Delight.3 days agoSussex28 May 2025Police not guilty of assault on 92-year-old amputeePCs Stephen Smith and Rachel Comotto used pepper-spray and a Taser on Donald Burgess.28 May 2025Sussex28 May 2025Jury deliberate over force used on amputee, 92PCs Stephen Smith, 51, and Rachel Comotto, 36, deny using excessive force on Donald Burgess.28 May 2025Sussex27 May 2025Police officers 'use force first' on amputee, 92Officers Stephen Smith and Rachel Comotto are accused of using excessive force on Donald Burgess.27 May 2025Sussex23 May 2025Use of Taser on 92-year-old was viable, court toldAmputee Donald Burgess was sprayed, struck with a baton and Tasered by police, a court hears.23 May 2025Sussex22 May 2025Amputee's knife was a threat, accused PC saysA PC says Donald Burgess, 92, had "ample opportunity" to drop his knife before he was Tasered.22 May 2025Sussex21 May 2025PCs laughed about spray use on man, 92, jury hearsPC Stephen Smith and PC Rachel Comotto, of Sussex Police, deny assaulting pensioner Donald Burgess.21 May 2025Sussex20 May 2025Pensioner 'possessed' before being Tasered – courtDonald Burgess, who had one leg, was pepper sprayed and Tasered in his St Leonards care home.20 May 2025Sussex19 May 2025PC Tasered amputee, 92, in wheelchair, court hearsDonald Burgess, who had one leg and was in poor health, was also pepper sprayed in his care home.19 May 2025Sussex...
