Man seriously injured in racist attack in Brighton

A 23-year-old man was attacked by racist thugs on New Year's Day.

The man, from Brighton, received a serious eye injury following a fight in the area of the M&A convenience store in Lewes Road, Brighton, around 3.25am.

Detectives believe that he and his friend were attacked by a group of men who ran from the scene a police arrived.

Officers, who had been flagged down by a member of the public and alerted to a fight, caught and detained one of the group.

Detective Inspector Miles Ockwell said: "This was a very serious assault and the victim remains in the Royal Sussex County Hospital where he may lose an eye as a result of the attack. We believe that racist language was directed towards the victim and his friend before they were attacked and we are keen to establish the exact circumstances."

A 19-year-old man from Burgess Hill was arrested on suspicion of GBH, possession of Class A drugs and possession of cannabis. He was questioned and has now been released on bail until March 6.

Comments(24)

Algeria Touchshriek says...
8:08pm Tue 1 Jan 13

And to think that the snot Greens want to legalise ALL drugs goes beyond belief. This is what druggies do!

Hope they RSCH save the poor sods eye.

lordenglandofsussex says...
9:36pm Tue 1 Jan 13

The article doesn't say whether it was a white person, Asian or African person being attacked.

No doubt the word "racist" wouldn't have been used if a white person had been attacked by an Asian or Black gang, just "mugged"!

RobJarrett says...
10:00pm Tue 1 Jan 13

Algeria Touchshriek wrote:
And to think that the snot Greens want to legalise ALL drugs goes beyond belief. This is what druggies do! Hope they RSCH save the poor sods eye.
I hope the eye is saved as well.
Did making drugs illegal stop this attack? No it didn't.

Thomas90 says...
10:06pm Tue 1 Jan 13

Is the beaten guy Polish? I wouldn't be surprised. People in Brighton & Hove aren't friendly anymore towards immigrants these days...

Brighton English Democrats says...
11:15pm Tue 1 Jan 13

This is a very interesting report from the media, given that this was a "Racist Attack" at no point are we told what the nationality or colour of the victim and the attackers are for it to be racist, we can only assume (which we don't like to do) that the victim is white and English, otherwise the media would certainly be giving us the full details. Don' forget this is the town where left wing extremists attacked an English parade made up of women and children.

timm says...
1:46am Wed 2 Jan 13

Crooked media.

Bennn says...
8:05am Wed 2 Jan 13

Thomas90 wrote:
Is the beaten guy Polish? I wouldn't be surprised. People in Brighton & Hove aren't friendly anymore towards immigrants these days...
It says one of the thugs is from Burgess Hill, so his mates are probably from round there too. People are generally tolerant in Brighton, its all the out-of-towners that seem to cause trouble down here.

bton_7dials says...
9:14am Wed 2 Jan 13

I'm more concerned that there has been quite a few (reported) recent attacks by gangs in the same area whether you're gay, straight or an ethnic minority. Surely CCTV should catch these thugs?

Fercri Sakes says...
10:32am Wed 2 Jan 13

Brighton English Democrats wrote:
This is a very interesting report from the media, given that this was a "Racist Attack" at no point are we told what the nationality or colour of the victim and the attackers are for it to be racist, we can only assume (which we don't like to do) that the victim is white and English, otherwise the media would certainly be giving us the full details. Don' forget this is the town where left wing extremists attacked an English parade made up of women and children.
It wasn't just any old English parade was it though. You didn't see any vicars, or old ladies from the WI.

The march had a far-right agenda. And if you don't realise that then you need to become more aware.

bluemonday says...
10:49am Wed 2 Jan 13

Thomas90 wrote:
Is the beaten guy Polish? I wouldn't be surprised. People in Brighton & Hove aren't friendly anymore towards immigrants these days...
for such an open minded city,brighton is'nt very friendly to anybody

Sue De Nimes says...
10:55am Wed 2 Jan 13

Fercri Sakes wrote:
Brighton English Democrats wrote:
This is a very interesting report from the media, given that this was a "Racist Attack" at no point are we told what the nationality or colour of the victim and the attackers are for it to be racist, we can only assume (which we don't like to do) that the victim is white and English, otherwise the media would certainly be giving us the full details. Don' forget this is the town where left wing extremists attacked an English parade made up of women and children.
It wasn't just any old English parade was it though. You didn't see any vicars, or old ladies from the WI.

The march had a far-right agenda. And if you don't realise that then you need to become more aware.
I think the right wing lot had as much right to march as any of the other loons who protest in this city.

I personally would rather they were not marching along with unwashed green lefties.

I took great exception to Caroline Lucas opposing the right to march for this lot and not for any of the other loons.

I am not in support of the English Democrats or whatever they call themselves. I detest them - but I also detest most of the other "protest of the week" nutters.

Mel Shock says...
12:17pm Wed 2 Jan 13

Not good and I hope they guys eye is saved !! Lewes road is not a safe area at night and have never felt safe walking home so always get a taxi.


oh and off topic as it seems have wondered, why is that people think if you are left wing/green that you are 'one of the great unwashed, unworking' ??? I am left wing and work full time and regularly bathe thank you!! stop with the catch all statements.
As for the EDL march, what on earth were they doing bringing children into a volatile situation...........
they know it will cause controversy (the march) so why risk their children ????? lack of braincells and common sense is why.........

clubrob6 says...
1:03pm Wed 2 Jan 13

lordenglandofsussex wrote:
The article doesn't say whether it was a white person, Asian or African person being attacked.

No doubt the word "racist" wouldn't have been used if a white person had been attacked by an Asian or Black gang, just "mugged"!
unfortunately white people cant be racist victims its ignored by police if we are victims.Having said that racism should not be tolerated towards any race.

ShorehamBeachcomber says...
1:07pm Wed 2 Jan 13

Maybe the two men 'attacked' started a fight on a single guy who called his friends up to help out?

clubrob6 says...
1:26pm Wed 2 Jan 13

Brighton English Democrats wrote:
This is a very interesting report from the BBC, given that this was a "Racist Attack" at no point are we told what the nationality or colour of the victim and the attackers are for it to be racist, we can only assume (which we don't like to do) that the victim is white and English, otherwise the BBC would certainly be giving us the full details. Don' forget this is the town where left wing extremists attacked an English parade made up of women and children.
I reported to police about the gang of asian men who gather on the seafront when clubs are getting out i confronted them as they would not let women passed long story but luckily police were near but they ignored my concerns even after i reported the incident online.Brighton is very unsafe for any race in the early hours and dont expect the police to be there in your time of need quite simply visible police have disappeared excpt on west street even there its mainly police in vehicles unable to hear whats going on on street level.

maxiboy_ says...
1:27pm Wed 2 Jan 13

clubrob6 wrote:
lordenglandofsussex wrote:
The article doesn't say whether it was a white person, Asian or African person being attacked.

No doubt the word "racist" wouldn't have been used if a white person had been attacked by an Asian or Black gang, just "mugged"!
unfortunately white people cant be racist victims its ignored by police if we are victims.Having said that racism should not be tolerated towards any race.
That is right. I agree on those points.

Larry the Lamb says...
4:13pm Wed 2 Jan 13

It's yet another attack in Brighton. It's about time the town got cleaned up with a bit of zero tolerance from the Police.
I hope that the new police commissioner guides the police (who have to do a difficult job) to the fact that the streets need to be safer at night. It can be done they did it in New York so it must be possible.

thevoiceoftruth says...
6:44pm Wed 2 Jan 13

Brighton English Democrats wrote:
This is a very interesting report from the media, given that this was a "Racist Attack" at no point are we told what the nationality or colour of the victim and the attackers are for it to be racist, we can only assume (which we don't like to do) that the victim is white and English, otherwise the media would certainly be giving us the full details. Don' forget this is the town where left wing extremists attacked an English parade made up of women and children.
Don't come to our town shouting abuse at people then. I watched your march a couple of years ago and it was mostly a group of fat, knuckle-dragging football hooligans with bald heads and EDL tattoos with a few ugly, fat women and some poor indoctrinated young kids you dragged along on your p*ss up. Seem to remember you were shouting 'we pay your benefits' and various homophobic and racist chants to anyone who was nearby. I doubt you pay anyone's benefits as your contribution to society is purely through the purchase of strong lager and England shirts, all paid for by the DSS. Frankly, you should be investigated by social services for taking children on that march because it was not an appropriate place for children to be and you put them at risk by winding up large numbers of people on route. Also, why start the day in the pub if it's a 'nice family day out'? Disgusting. Leave the kids behind next time - must be terrifying for them being in a hostile environment like that.

wippasnapper says...
8:23pm Wed 2 Jan 13

Thomas90 wrote:
Is the beaten guy Polish? I wouldn't be surprised. People in Brighton & Hove aren't friendly anymore towards immigrants these days...
Pegging your pardon but some immigrants living in Brighton are not that friendly ever fact some are very argent towards people who try to be helpful so it works both ways.

wippasnapper says...
8:58pm Wed 2 Jan 13

It comes as no surprised to me the man arrested had drugs on him as the Lewes Rd & most of the pubs are junky heaven to junky’s and as for the so called demo’s held in Brighton these days are towards the gay, trans community by horologic morons who dote have a brain cell duo to the consumption of alcohol and drugs its hardly surprising you’re a bunch of sad lonely fat old slobs with no life that you have to attack those who do have a life.

willy harris says...
5:17am Thu 3 Jan 13

another case of rats turning on weaker beings. if the police have caught on of them ,ask him to tell of the others, if he refuses ,,then inform him that he will take the collective punishment for the rest of the rotten cowards,might make him think,,,,,if he has a brain,

willy harris says...
5:23am Thu 3 Jan 13

thevoiceoftruth wrote:
Brighton English Democrats wrote:
This is a very interesting report from the media, given that this was a "Racist Attack" at no point are we told what the nationality or colour of the victim and the attackers are for it to be racist, we can only assume (which we don't like to do) that the victim is white and English, otherwise the media would certainly be giving us the full details. Don' forget this is the town where left wing extremists attacked an English parade made up of women and children.
Don't come to our town shouting abuse at people then. I watched your march a couple of years ago and it was mostly a group of fat, knuckle-dragging football hooligans with bald heads and EDL tattoos with a few ugly, fat women and some poor indoctrinated young kids you dragged along on your p*ss up. Seem to remember you were shouting 'we pay your benefits' and various homophobic and racist chants to anyone who was nearby. I doubt you pay anyone's benefits as your contribution to society is purely through the purchase of strong lager and England shirts, all paid for by the DSS. Frankly, you should be investigated by social services for taking children on that march because it was not an appropriate place for children to be and you put them at risk by winding up large numbers of people on route. Also, why start the day in the pub if it's a 'nice family day out'? Disgusting. Leave the kids behind next time - must be terrifying for them being in a hostile environment like that.
absolutely right ,but try and remember that most of these people that you mention havent anything left in there sculls to work out the things you say only ,,,WOT YUH DRINKING,,

hubby says...
10:20am Thu 3 Jan 13

Brighton and Hove used to be such a tolerant place.
Now it has become the toilet of the UK.
A magnet for alcoholics,druggies and other lowlife scum.
Police turn a blind eye or just can't be bothered.
It's a dangerous place these days.

bton_7dials says...
12:56pm Thu 3 Jan 13

why isn't The Argus reporting the latest attack on Viaduct Road where someone was attacked and had their leg broken?!?

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