A new city centre police chief is offering readers of The Argus the chance to grill him on how he plans to clean up crime.

Chief Inspector Dave Miller, 36, took over as district commander for Brighton Central less than a month ago.

He said: "I am committed to ensuring everyone can go about their daily business without the fear of becoming a victim of crime.

"Brighton city centre is a great place to work - this is the best job in Sussex as far as I am concerned.

"In terms of police work it doesn't get more interesting because people are so diverse and I have a certain amount of autonomy in a small area so can really make a difference."

Mr Miller, who started his police career in the city ten years ago, said he was focused on making Brighton an unpleasant place for criminals and a safe and happy place for everyone else and intended to be tough on crime.

The married father-of-two said one of his main priorities in policing the central area, known for its busy nightlife of its pubs and clubs, was tackling drug and drink abuse.

He said this was not just a matter of dealing with anti-social crime but setting up rehabilitation systems to reduce repeat offences as well.

The policeman told The Argus he wanted to reduce vehicle crime and burglaries and improve neighbourhood policing with new schemes such as Police Community Support Officers and Neighbourhood Specialist Constables being given their own contact telephone numbers and listings on the Sussex Police website.

Mr Miller said it was important to make sure city events such as protests and Pride were adequately and fairly policed.

He said: "It is all so varied - the other week the Prime Minister visited my district and then I had to deal with a series of arson attacks. "Summer is always busy with challenges of the population being double what it is in the winter and it can be quite a challenge to man increased nightlife with no more staff.

"Then there is also the good stuff like policing Pride - which has got a national and international reputation of being a good thing to come to."

The officer invited readers to question him about his plans, opinions and priorities about police activity in the city centre.

Anyone wanting to put Mr Miller on the spot should email katya.mira@theargus.co.uk or call 01273 544545.

Chief Insp Miller will answer your questions in the paper next week.