Man sentenced for serious violence and drug offences in Sussex

A Rye man has been sentenced to more than four years in jail

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 22nd Feb 2024

A Rye man has been sentenced to more than four years in jail for serious violence and drug offences.

In September 2022, a search warrant was conducted at a property in Pottingfield Road following concerns and reports of drug-related crime.

Leon Dodson was located at the address.

Officers uncovered drug paraphernalia, approximately £360 cash, and several mobile phones.

In May 2023, the 25-year-old was arrested after police received reports that two men had been stabbed at Queens Head Hotel in Rye.

He was charged the following day with grievous bodily harm with intent, attempt grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, affray, and criminal damage and remanded into custody.

In October 2023, he was also charged with being concerned in the supply of a Class A and B drug.

Dodson was sentenced to 58 months’ imprisonment having pleaded guilty to the GBH offences.

Last month, he was sentenced to a further 28 months' imprisonment after pleading guilty to drug offences.

He will spend a total of 58 months in prison.

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