A man has been arrested and brought to court after he was alleged to have stolen an Asda van and led police on a chase.
Shane Brett, 30, of Cinque Foil, Peacehaven, is accused of stealing the van early in the morning of Friday 30 January.
Brett is alleged to have led police on a chase that ended in Newhaven.
Sussex Police said today (Thursday 12 February): “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.
“The next day (Saturday 31 January) he was 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 in custody.
“Brett appeared later the same day at Brighton Magistrates’ Court where he was remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on Monday 2 March.”
