Man Arrested After Stabbing Horror on Brighton’s Marine Parade
A man has been arrested in Brighton following a stabbing and knife incident on Marine Parade early Tuesday morning (2 July). Police have sealed off multiple crime scenes as the investigation intensifies.
Knife-Wielding Suspect Caught Minutes After 999 Call
Sussex Police were called just before 9:30am after a member of the public spotted a man carrying a knife around Marine Parade. Officers quickly spotted and detained a suspect on nearby Madeira Drive, a photo obtained by Sussex News reveals.
Victim Rushed to Hospital – Condition Unknown
“Police received a report of a man with a knife in Marine Parade, Brighton, shortly before 9.30am on July 2. Officers attended and a man was arrested and taken into police custody. We are aware of a report of a stabbing nearby, and a man has been taken to hospital. The incident is being treated as linked.” – Sussex Police
The condition of the stabbing victim has not been disclosed. Authorities are tight-lipped about the suspect’s identity and what sparked the attack.
Crime Scene Lockdown as Police Hunt for Answers
Officers remain on high alert with multiple cordons around Marine Parade and Madeira Drive. The public has been warned to steer clear of the area while detectives piece together what happened.
Witnesses Urgently Needed to Help Crack Case
If you saw anything or have dashcam or CCTV footage, Sussex Police want to hear from you now. Contact them on:
- 101, quoting serial 456 of 02/07
- sussex.police.uk
