Police raced to Churchill Square shopping centre in Brighton on Friday afternoon after reports of a violent disturbance.
Santa Among Good Samaritans
The drama unfolded around 3pm on December 13, when a man sparked disorder outside the busy mall. Video footage captured by onlookers, including one dressed as Santa, shows members of the public stepping in as officers tried to regain control.
Suspect Busted on Multiple Charges
Sussex Police arrested the man at the scene. He faces several charges, including assault, assaulting an emergency worker, threatening behaviour likely to cause harassment or alarm, and being drunk and disorderly.
Police Seek Witnesses and Footage
Officers confirmed investigations are ongoing. They’re urging anyone who saw the trouble or has CCTV, dashcam, or mobile footage to come forward.
Report details to Sussex Police online, quoting reference serial 847 of 13/12.
