Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault that occurred in Madeira Drive, Brighton...

Published: 5:22 am July 5, 2023
Updated: 7:57 am October 8, 2025
Police appeal for witnesses after man “suffers serious head injuries” during assault – UKNIP

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault that occurred in Madeira Drive, Brighton on Sunday, 11 June. A man in his 30s suffered serious head injuries after being assaulted on the Lower Promenade outside The Gym and Volks Tavern at around 6.50am.

Detective Constable Georgie Lake said: “This is a serious assault which occurred in broad daylight when there were many potential witnesses around to see it. We are appealing to anyone who may have valuable information to help with our investigation, especially residents in the High Street and Edward Street areas of Kemptown who may have CCTV or doorbell footage between 6.50am and 7.15am.”

Police are particularly interested in speaking with a group of four men pictured here. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting serial 738 of 11/06.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to come forward.

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