Serious Assault Shuts Down Brighton’s St James’s Street

St James’s Street in Brighton was shut tight on Saturday night after a brutal assault sent shockwaves through the city. Bus services were forced to take detours as police swarmed the scene.

Man Arrested After Victim Left with Serious Head Injury

Sussex Police confirmed a man was arrested following the incident on the evening of 21st September. Officers rushed to the scene at around 6:27pm after reports of a serious assault.

“A man has been arrested in connection with an assault in St James’s Street, Brighton, this evening (Saturday 21 September). A man was taken to hospital with a serious head injury, where he remains at this time,” police said.

The suspect is currently in custody, held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with wounding.

Street Closure Causes Evening Chaos

  • The street stayed closed for hours as investigators combed the area.
  • Bus routes were diverted, causing headaches for commuters and locals.
  • Police are urgently appealing for witnesses to come forward with any info.

If you saw anything or know something, Sussex Police want to hear from you to help crack this case wide open.

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