A 58-year-old man has been arrested after a Jewish memorial was damaged in Palmeira Square, Hove. The arrest took place on Monday, October 7, following footage of the incident circulating online.
The man, who is from Hove, was arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated criminal damage. He remains in custody as investigations continue.
Detective Superintendent Ben Newman stated: “We understand that this incident has caused great upset within many communities, and we would like to reassure the public that our investigation team is working hard to gather all the facts and bring this matter to a positive conclusion.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to come forward. Reports can be made online or by calling 101, quoting reference 158 of 4/10.
