Police officers pinned a man to the floor on the Brighton seafront after being called to reports of a group of people with knives. The incident occurred near the bottom of West Street around 7pm on Tuesday, July 30, prompting a swift response from Brighton police, including armed officers and dog units.
The police confirmed the arrest, adding, “A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon (a knuckle duster) in public. The weapon was seized and the suspect remains in police custody at this time.”
Sussex Police are appealing to the public for any information related to the incident. “Anyone who saw what happened or captured any relevant footage is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1308 of 30/07,” the spokesman added.
