Ramy Abou-Setta

Brighton, Hove

Reporter at The Argus

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Pro-Palestine protestors at Brighton railway station

4 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Ramy Abou-Setta

Dozens of supporters with placards turned out this evening (June 23) and chanted 'free Palestine' as speeches were given via a megaphone. Police were present and were monitoring the situation. Several of those in attendance were holding placards from the Socialist Worker, a left-wing publication run by the Socialist Workers Party. Slogans on these placards included "Starmer has blood on his hands. Free Palestine" while others displayed a controversial phrase deemed by some as being antisemitic.
Updates as emergency crews respond to city centre incident

4 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Ramy Abou-Setta

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Man charged with rape in Dorset Gardens in Brighton

4 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Ramy Abou-Setta

Man, 45, charged with rape (Image: NQ) A man has been charged with rape in a public garden. George Alieu, 45, of no fixed address, has been remanded in custody to appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court today. Police had arrested a man on suspicion of rape after receiving reports that a woman had been sexually assaulted in Dorset Gardens in Brighton on Sunday at 9.05am. The victim is being supported by specially trained officers.
Probe launched into alleged historic child sexual abuse at former NHS sites

4 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Ramy Abou-Setta

Police are conducting enquiries into allegations made by former patients of the Colwood and Larchwood NHS facilities in Haywards Heath during the 1970s,1980s and 1990s. The police force has said that the reports include those of physical and sexual assaults, as well as persistent neglect. Several potential suspects have been identified by the police.
City council underspends by £1 million after making 'tough decisions'

1 week ago | theargus.co.uk | Ramy Abou-Setta

Papers published by Brighton and Hove City Council on Wednesday show that it has managed its budget for the 2024/25 financial year without overspending. Councillor Jacob Taylor, cabinet member for finance and city regeneration, said that though the council has had to set “difficult budgets each year” due to the previous administrations overspending, the council is now in a good position. He told the Argus: “The Greens overspent the previous budget, and we made quite a fuss about it.
Man jailed for child sex offences which began when he was ten years old

1 week ago | theargus.co.uk | Ramy Abou-Setta

James Quinto, 31, of Kingswood Street in Brighton, sexually abused the victims, who were under 18, over a number of years. Quinto was as young as ten when he was carrying out the offences, which continued into his 20s. Police were made aware of the offending in 2021, when a woman reported having been sexually assaulted by Quinto as a child.
McDonald's hits back at objections to 24/7 drive-through plans

1 week ago | theargus.co.uk | Ramy Abou-Setta

Planware, a planning company which is acting on behalf the fast food giant, has responded to concerns raised by the director of public health for Brighton and Hove City Council on the proposed development in Old Shoreham Road, Hove. The public health expert took issue with the proposed restaurant being within “walking distance” of at least four local schools. This includes Goldstone Primary, Hove Park School Nevill Campus, Blatchington Mill School and Aldrington CoE Primary School.
REVEALED: New vision for A259 through Hove with more cycle lanes and junction changes

1 week ago | theargus.co.uk | Ramy Abou-Setta

Brighton and Hove City Council has launched a six-week consultation for proposals to provide accessible travel options between Fourth Avenue in Hove and Mill Road. Councillor Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport and city infrastructure, said the “ambitious” plans will make a “huge difference” to people’s travel plans across the seafront.
'Offensive symbols' drawn and carved across park

1 week ago | theargus.co.uk | Ramy Abou-Setta

Sussex Police are investigating, what they have dubbed, hate crime-related criminal damage, worth thousands of pounds, to wooden ornaments and bins in Hotham Park, Bognor. Since the beginning of June, "offensive symbols" have been drawn or carved into more than 50 items in the park, police said. Arun District Council is working closely with the police to address the graffiti. The council has been cleaning the park and repairing the damage.
Sussex Police investigating hit and run in St Leonards

1 week ago | theargus.co.uk | Ramy Abou-Setta

Western Road in St Leonards (Image: Google Maps) A young boy was injured in a hit and run. The 12-year-old was cycling in Western Road in St Leonards on June 6 at 5.10pm when the vehicle collided with him. Sussex Police said the driver of the black Mercedes car left the scene without stopping. An ambulance was called and the boy was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries. He has since been discharged and is recovering at home, the police force said.