Sussex stabbing: Two teens arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A man was attacked during a mass brawl as pubs closed ahead of lockdown
Two 18-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a stabbing in Brighton as investigations continue.
A 40-year-old man from the city remains at the Royal Sussex County Hospital with serious injuries following the attack in Montpelier Place last Wednesday (November 4th).
Police responded to a report of a fight at 10.15pm that evening, minutes after pubs closed ahead of the second coronavirus lockdown.
Sussex Police said the pair were detained following warrants at two addresses in Hove on Thursday morning (November 12th).
Both remained in custody for questioning as of Thursday afternoon.
Detective Chief Inspector Gordon Denslow, of the Surrey and Sussex Police Major Crime Team, said:
"We'd like to thank the public for their patience and understanding as our investigation into this matter progresses.
"This incident happened in a busy area of Brighton and we continue to appeal for anyone with any information – including any relevant CCTV, dash cam or mobile phone footage – to contact us.
"We are confident that someone knows what happened and would urge them to do the right thing and speak to us immediately. You can also contact Crimestoppers in confidence.
"The victim and suspects are believed to be known to each other and this is being treated as an isolated incident with no threat to the wider public."
These are the fifth and sixth arrests made in connection with the investigation.
Four other men, aged between 18 and 57, were arrested and have been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Those with information can report it to Sussex Police either online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Moorcroft.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.