Senior police officers are expected to face an audience grilling at a Question Time-style event in Lewes next month.

Chief Superintendent Robin Smith, commander of Sussex Police's East Sussex division, is due to be joined by Sussex Police Authority members Carole Shaves and Councillor Bob Tidy, and Detective Chief Inspector Michael Ashcroft, head of the county's CID.

Former BBC South East presenter Beverley Thompson is chairing the panel.

The event is being held on Thursday January 21 between 6pm and 7.30pm at the council chamber at County Hall in Lewes.

It is due to be broadcast live on East Sussex County Council's website, www.eastsussex.gov.uk/webcasts.

Anyone wishing to attend or submit a question is asked to email the police by January 11 at askaquestion@sussex.pnn.police.uk.

Audience members will also be able to question the panel on the night.