Three boys arrested after teenager threatened with knife in Brighton
Police were called to an altercation in Patcham on Monday (September 23rd)
Three boys have been arrested after a teenager was reportedly threatened with a knife in Brighton.
Police were called to an altercation in Wilmington Parade in Patcham on Monday evening (September 23rd).
Two 16-year-olds were detained on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and for possession of a Class B drug. One of the 16-year-olds was further arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and for affray.
Additionally, a 14-year-old was arrested on suspicion of affray.
Chief Inspector Simon Marchant from Sussex Police said,
"Tackling youth knife crime is essential to ensuring a safer community for all.
"Incidents like this not only endanger the lives of those involved but also spread fear throughout the wider community.
"We are committed to working tirelessly, in collaboration with our partners, to address knife-related offences and will continue to take robust action against anyone found carrying or using weapons.
"We are continuing to undertake multiple lines of enquiry and are urging anyone with information to come forward and help us make our streets a safer place."
Those with information can make a report to police online, or by calling 101, quoting reference 1213 of 23/09.