Man, 34, Dies After Brutal Albion Street Attack – Police Probe Link
Police are hunting for answers after a 34-year-old local man died suddenly in Hove, days following a vicious assault in Brighton.
Assault in North Street May Have Fatal Fallout
The victim suffered head injuries in an attack on North Street, Brighton, just before 4am on Saturday 21 December. He was found dead at an Albany Villas address in Hove in the early hours of Thursday 26 December. Detectives are now investigating whether the earlier assault caused his death.
Four Arrested, One Suspect Still on the Run
- Four suspects nabbed at Brighton railway station shortly after the assault
- Three 18-year-olds and one 19-year-old, all from Crawley, held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm
- All suspects released under investigation pending further inquiries
- One possible fifth attacker remains at large
Police Urge Public to Speak Up
The cause of death remains unclear as investigations continue. Anyone with information is urged to come forward online or ring 101, quoting Operation Curve.
