TWO men have been arrested after a man died following an assault in Brighton. 

The body of 24-year-old Billy Henham from Henfield was discovered at a building in North Street, Brighton, on Thursday January 2.

A 19-year-old man from Croydon and a 25-year-old man of no fixed address were arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murder.

They are in custody.

An 18-year-old man from Greenwich, a 16-year-old boy of no fixed address, and a 26-year-old man from Hove were also arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday, January 3.

They have all been questioned and released on conditional bail.

The 18-year-old is on bail until 28 January, the 16-year-old boy is on bail until 27 January and the 26-year-old man is on bail until 29 January.

Detective Chief Inspector Alex Geldart from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team who is leading the investigation said: “Billy tragically died of his injuries following an assault and I extend my condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the building in North Street or knows of anyone who was there, from 6pm on New Year's Eve (31 December) until 5.30pm on Thursday 2 January."

Anyone who can help the investigation is asked to report online or call 101, quoting Operation Gatling or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.