Forensic officers have been working at the scene of an incident in Brunswick Place, Hove where a 64-year-old man has suffered serious injuries.
A police spokesperson said:
"We received a report of a disturbance at Brunswick Place, Hove, at about 7.25am on Wednesday, November 8.
"A 64-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains.
"A vehicle failed to stop for police and left the scene. The vehicle was stopped in St Martin’s Place, Brighton, and has been secured by police.
"Three men were detained in the Kemptown area soon afterwards and were arrested on suspicion of assault. They remain in custody at this stage.
"Officers believe this was an isolated incident, that does not pose a wider threat to the public."
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