Six girls arrested after girl assaulted in Hove park
Police responded to a report that a girl had been assaulted by a group of youths in Wish Park on Friday evening
Last updated 19th Aug 2025
Six girls, three aged between 12 and 13 (the other girls' ages are yet to be released), have been arrested following an assault on a girl in a park in Hove.
Sussex Police responded to a report that a 13-year-old girl had been assaulted by a group of youths in Wish Park at about 5.55pm on Friday evening (August 15).
The victim was taken to hospital and has since has now been discharged, Sussex Police added.
Police said on Tuesday morning (19 August) that a 12-year-old and two 13-year-old girls from Brighton have been arrested on suspicion of assault.
On Tuesday afternoon (19 August), they announced they'd arrested a further three girls.
Inspector Kat Argholeka from Sussex Police said: "We recognise the concern this report will have caused within the local community and want to reassure the public that a full investigation is underway. Arrests have been made and more are expected.
"We are aware that footage relating to the incident is being shared online. We strongly urge the public not to speculate and not to share this footage, but to send information to us direct, as this may adversely affect future proceedings.
"Anyone with information that can assist us with our enquiries is asked to report it directly to us. You can do this online, or by calling 101 quoting serial 1225 of 15/08."