Teen Nabbed with Knife in Portslade Street Sweep
16-Year-Old Arrested in Brighton
Police swooped on Church Road at 11.20am last Thursday after urgent calls from concerned locals. A 16-year-old lad from Portslade was caught red-handed, suspected of carrying a knife in public. He’s now released under investigation as officers dig deeper.
Operation Safety Strikes Again
The arrest was made by Brighton and Hove’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, working hard under Operation Safety. This Sussex Police initiative cracks down on knife crime through tough enforcement and community education.
Police Praise Public for Quick Reaction
“I’d like to thank members of the public who reported this incident and commend our officers for their swift action,” said Sergeant Alec Barrett. “Operation Safety is all about proactive enforcement and speaking to young people to tackle the root causes of knife crime.”
“We’ll keep working around the clock to make Brighton and Hove safer. The public are our eyes and ears, so keep reporting anything suspicious via the Sussex Police website, 101, or dial 999 in an emergency.”
