A MAN was left injured after an assault at a shopping centre.

Officers were called to Churchill Square in Brighton this afternoon following a report of a number of people involved in a disturbance.

A man suffered minor injuries after the assault.

Pictures from the scene show several police cars parked near the shopping centre following the assault.

A police spokeswoman said that no weapons were seen or used in the incident.

Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

Anyone who witnessed the assault or was in the shopping centre at the time and have information that could help police are urged to get in touch online or call 101.