Knife Scare Near Brighton Waitrose Prompts Police Hunt and Three Detentions

Liam Cooper

Knife Scare Sparks Police Hunt Near Brighton Waitrose

Police swooped on Brighton city centre yesterday evening after reports of a person armed with a sharp object near Waitrose on Western Road.

Three Detained and Searched

Officers detained and searched three individuals in connection with the incident that unfolded around 5:30 PM.

Sussex Police Respond

Sussex Police have been contacted for comment as the investigation continues.

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