Seven Arrested After Chaos at Brighton vs Crystal Palace Match
Brighton’s big game against Crystal Palace on Saturday 29 February ended in chaos with seven people arrested by Sussex Police over a series of disturbances.
Arrests Across Sussex and Croydon
- A 19-year-old and a 24-year-old, both from Croydon, plus a 27-year-old man from Westerham in Kent, were nabbed in Brighton city centre for public order offences.
- At the Amex Stadium, police arrested a 21-year-old Croydon man for bringing a firework into the venue.
- A 50-year-old woman from Westerham faces charges for possession of an offensive weapon at the stadium.
- A 48-year-old man from Bexhill was arrested for theft from another person.
- A 29-year-old Rustington man was held on suspicion of common assault.
- A 28-year-old from Littlehampton faces charges of obstructing a police officer during duty.
Minor Injury During Police Action
Earlier that morning, police were called to tackle public order issues in the city centre. During the incident, a man was injured while being removed from the scene. He was quickly treated and discharged from Royal Sussex County Hospital.
Investigations Underway
The police conduct in the incident is now under scrutiny. British Transport Police officers involved have been reported to their Professional Standards Department. The Independent Office for Police Conduct will also review the case, as standard procedure.
No Road or Station Closures
Despite media chatter, Sussex Police confirmed they did not shut any roads, railway stations, or bus stops due to the match. The game went ahead amid heightened security but without major disruption to transport.
All suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue.
