Teenage boy stabbed in Brighton city centre
Armed police were among teams called out last night (Tuesday 11th)
A 16-year-old boy is in hospital after being stabbed in Brighton city centre last night (Tuesday 11th).
Sussex Police said officers were called to reports of a fight involving three young people in North Street, close to the Churchill Square shopping centre, at around 5.40pm.
The altercation triggered a large-scale response from emergency services, with armed officers among those called out.
Officers cordoned the area off after the teenager was found with injuries caused by a knife.
He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital with injuries that are not described as life-threatening.
A Sussex Police spokeswoman said:
"Officers undertook a search of the area but did not locate anyone believed to be involved in the incident.
"Further CCTV and witness enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances, and anyone with information is asked to contact police. You can make a report online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 1035 of 11/02.
"There will be increased patrols in the area to provide reassurance."