Here are the top stories for Wednesday, January 10.
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00:00 Hi, my name is Megan Baker. I'm a reporter for Sussex World and here are the top stories for today, January 10th.
00:07 Sussex Police have issued an identity appeal after a teenage boy was robbed and threatened with a knife in Crawley.
00:14 The police force said the boy reported being threatened with a knife in Francis Edwards Way shortly after 8pm on July 17th, 2023.
00:22 The teenage suspect stole his bag before fleeing the scene towards Sullivan Drive, the police added.
00:28 An investigation was launched when the incident happened, but following the emergence of new information,
00:33 police are now looking to identify a man who they believe may be able to help with the investigation.
00:38 Eastbourne and Willingdon's MP are scoping demands for Meade Sports Centre as the campaign to save the facility for the community continues.
00:47 Caroline Ansell has launched a survey to see how many residents would be likely to use the centre once Brighton University leaves Eastbourne next year.
00:56 Currently, most of the use of the sports centre is by the university, with only 20% of the time dedicated to the community and its members.
01:05 Mrs Ansell also met with staff at the university to discuss the centre's future and said she has put two interested parties in touch with the institution
01:14 to discuss taking it over and keeping it open.
01:17 And finally, a woman has been injured during a collision between a bus and a car on a main road in Bexhill.
01:24 Police in Bexhill firefighters were in attendance and liaised with the ambulance service to ensure the safety of passengers.
01:30 East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said there was one female casualty reported who has been taken into the care of the ambulance service.
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