Knife-Point Robbery Shakes Brighton, Two Held
Brighton police swooped yesterday after a brazen knife-point robbery in Norwich Crescent. Just before 3.30pm on Wednesday, officers raced to the scene where a man was threatened and his wallet snatched – thankfully, he wasn’t harmed.
Armed Officers Make Quick Arrests
Armed police launched a wide search in the area, rounding up two suspects at a retail park on Newton Road, Hove. A 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman, both from Brighton, were detained on suspicion of robbery and remain in custody as the probe continues.
Police Seek Witnesses
“Enquiries are ongoing,” said police, urging anyone with information to come forward. Contact them online or ring 101 quoting reference 866 of 30/09.
