Man arrested in connection with Brighton assault following police appeal

Five more men are being sought

Author: Vanessa BellringerPublished 8th Aug 2023

Police investigating the assault of a man in Brighton have arrested a suspect.

The 31-year-old victim suffered serious facial injuries during the attack near the Railway Bell Pub, in Surrey Street, around 10.45pm on Friday, March 3.

A 44-year-old man from Brighton has been questioned on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and released on bail until October.

Officers are still looking for five more men who may hold key information about the assault.

Anyone who recognises any of the men is asked to report it to police online or call 101 quoting serial 1462 of 03/03.

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