Hove man arrested following assault on Brighton seafront

A 31-year-old man suffered a head injury

Author: Jo SymesPublished 6th Sep 2023

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Madeira Drive, Brighton, last Sunday morning (27 August).

Officers were called to the area outside Volks Tavern at around 8.10am to a report of a 31-year-old man having suffered a head injury following an assault.

He was taken to hospital by officers for treatment.

A 43-year-old man from Hove was located nearby and arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and released on conditional bail.

An investigation is ongoing and police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or the events leading up to it, to come forward either online via the Sussex Police website or by calling 101, quoting serial 347 of 27/08.

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