Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following double stabbing in Brighton

Friday, 27 December 2019 15:48

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following a double stabbing in Brighton city centre on Boxing Day (Thursday, 26). Officers were called to Western Road, close to the junction with Spring Street, shortly before 2pm, where two men were injured. A 45-year-old man from Brighton was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, where police said he remains in critical condition, while a 38-year-old man from Hove is in a stable condition. Officers said a small knife was recovered at the scene. A 28-year-old man, of no fixed address, was detained a short while later on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody at this time. Chief Inspector Rachel Swinney said: "This appears to be an isolated incident, and I'd like to reassure the public that we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident. "We have increased our high visibility patrols in the area and our investigation is ongoing as we work to establish the full circumstances." Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting Operation Claygate. More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex. If you enjoyed reading this story, 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.