Man 20 stabbed and teen injured during altercation in Brighton town centre

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 1st March 2025, at 16:45hrs
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There will be an increased presence in the area while the matter is investigated

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a stabbing in central Brighton in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Officers were called to West Street, near the junction with Middle Street at about 3.20am after a report of an altercation.

One man aged 20 sustained an injury consistent with a stabbing, and a second man aged 18 was also injured.

Both men have been taken to hospital.

The force said: “Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in police custody at this time.

Sussex Police added: “There will be an increased police presence in the area while this matter is investigated, and to provide reassurance.”

Witnesses or anyone with relevant information such as CCTV, dashcam, or mobile phone footage, is asked to report it to Sussex Police.

Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote serial 154 of 01/03.

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