Further three men arrested following Portslade fight

A 24-year-old man from Norfolk remains in hospital with serious injuries

Author: Jo SymesPublished 3rd Apr 2024

A further three men have been arrested in connection with a fight in Portslade, which has left a man in hospital with serious injuries.

Emergency services were called to Station Road in Portslade at around 2.15pm yesterday (Tuesday 2 April) following reports of a fight with weapons.

Eight men have now been arrested in connection with the investigation.

Two 19-year-olds, a 20-year-old, a 21-year-old, and two 23-year-olds from Brighton, as well as a 29-year-old from Worthing and a 30-year-old from Oldham, have been arrested on suspicion of affray, violent disorder and grievous bodily harm without intent.

A 24-year-old man from Norfolk remains in hospital at this time with serious injuries, but is in a stable condition.

Officers say there will be a continued police presence in the area while enquiries continue, and thank the public for their assistance and cooperation.

Anyone with information is asked to report via our online form or by calling 101 quoting Operation Linden.

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