A man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH after a brutal fight in Hove left two men seriously injured and requiring hospital treatment.
Emergency services rushed to Downland Drive in West Blatchington, Hove, shortly after 2.20pm on Thursday, 8 May, following reports of a violent altercation between two men. Eyewitnesses on social media claimed one of the men may have been stabbed.
Sussex Police confirmed that a 30-year-old man from Hove has been arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm (GBH). He remains in hospital receiving treatment for his own injuries.
A second man, believed to be in his late 30s and also from Hove, was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said:
“Officers have made an arrest after responding to reports of an altercation in Downland Drive, Hove. A 30-year-old man has been arrested for GBH and is currently being treated in hospital.”
“A second man has also been taken to hospital. Inquiries are ongoing.”
Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information or relevant footage is urged to contact Sussex Police via their website or by calling 101, quoting reference 757 of 08/05.
