Teenager stabbed on Brighton seafront near Shelter Hall

A teenager was stabbed on Brighton seafront <i>(Image: Sussex News and Pictures)</i>
A teenager was stabbed on Brighton seafront (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)
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A teenager was stabbed on Brighton seafront.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident outside Shelter Hall in Brighton on Monday, May 25.

It followed reports of a large group of people fighting in the area at around 9.25pm.

Sussex Police said the victim, a boy from Surrey, was taken to hospital for treatment, where his injuries were confirmed to be superficial.

A cordon was put around the area for several hours as police worked in the area.

Detective Inspector Jen Pietersen, of Brighton CID, said: “We know the beach was extremely crowded at the time of this incident and we’re urging anyone who can assist in our investigation to please come forward.

“Specifically, we’d like to speak to anyone who saw what happened or captured any relevant footage.

“You can report it online or via 101, quoting serial 1791 of 25/05.”

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