Man arrested in connection with attack in Brighton where man was reportedly stabbed with broken bottle

Monday, 11 May 2020 16:49

A man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after another man was attacked and stabbed with a broken bottle in Brighton. Police said the victim was walking along Little Preston Street around 6.45pm on Friday (May, 8), when he was approached by two men. According to officers, he was hit around the head with a glass bottle which caused him to fall to the floor. He was then further assaulted and stabbed in the back with was believed to be the broken bottle. The suspects then ran off towards Western Road. The victim was taken to hospital, where police said he received hospital treatment for lacerations to his back. The first suspect is described as white, of a medium build, with short dark hair, wearing a grey t-shirt, black shorts and black trainers. The second suspect is described as white, wearing a black baseball cap, black hooded top, black trousers, and black trainers. A 40-year-old man from Brighton was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm later that evening, and was later released under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference number 1666 of 08/05. More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex. If you found this story useful, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live. You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up!You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.