Beat the Burglar at Robertsbridge

Residents of Robertsbridge, Salehurst, Mountfield and Battle are invited to come along to Robertsbridge Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday), 10am-4pm.

The Sussex Police Crime Prevention Officer, Neighbourhood Policing Team, Safer Rother Partnership, agencies, local locksmiths and alarm companies will be on hand to offer advice and information about how to keep homes secure.

Chief Inspector Heather Keating, chair of the Safer Rother Partnership, said: "This event was very popular last year so as the winter arrives we wanted to hold it again as residents have a role in protecting themselves.

"Burglary is low in Rother and we are working hard to keep it so, but residents can play their part by taking a few simple steps."

Advice will be given about a range of ways to make homes secure, including property marking valuables.

Each resident will be welcome to take a free UV property marking pen, and Immobilise scheme information.

Refreshments will be available throughout the event.

For more information about the Safer Rother Partnership, visit the community safety pages at www.rother.gov.uk.