A fifth suspect has been arrested as an investigation into an alleged shooting in Brighton continues. Police responded to reports of gun shots in the city on August 4. Officers said enquiries to locate a shotgun believed to have been involved in the incident are ongoing, with the weapon yet to be found. Yesterday (Thursday, 5), a 26-year-old man from Brighton was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. He has since been released on conditional bail until October 3. A 21-year-old man of no fixed address, arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, has been re-bailed with strict conditions until November 7. While a 24-year-old man from East Grinstead and 22-year-old woman from Brighton, both arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, remain released under investigation pending further enquiries. A 42-year-old woman from Brighton, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and failing to comply with conditions of a shotgun certificate, remains released under investigation pending further enquiries. Detective Inspector Chris Thompson said: “We have searched a number of properties, and we are still working tirelessly and following up a number of lines of enquiry, as this complex investigation continues. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone with any information about the incident, the outstanding shotgun or anyone involved. “Enquiries are ongoing and our officers will continue to carry out high-visibility patrols in the area to provide community reassurance. If you know something, please approach us and report it to us.” Anyone with any information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1712 of 04/08.
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