A Brighton teenager who was wanted on suspicion of stabbing an 18-year-old has been arrested and was brought before magistrates today (Tuesday 3 October).
Sussex Police said: “A Brighton man sought over a stabbing in a city fast-food restaurant has been arrested and charged.
“Jordan Ash, 18, of no fixed address, appeared in custody at Brighton Magistrates’ Court charged with causing grievous bodily harm to another 18-year-old man in the KFC restaurant in London Road, Brighton, on Saturday 22 July, and with unlawful possession of a knife on (Monday) 2 October.
“He did not enter a plea and the case was committed to Lewes Crown Court for an initial appearance on (Tuesday) 31 October.”
The force said that Ash was arrested in Cannon Place, Brighton, at 5pm yesterday (Monday 2 October).
He was charged over the brawl which left Dennis Thomas-Simpson, 18, with stab wounds to his stomach.
Another 18-year-old, Jordan Jillians, suffered cuts and bruising to his arm during the fight.
Sussex Police said: “Meshash McKenzie, 23, a sales assistant, of Bolney Road, Brighton, and a 15-year-old-boy, also from Brighton, appeared at Lewes Crown Court on (Thursday) 17 August.
“McKenzie pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm and unlawful possession of a knife and the boy pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm and unlawful possession of a knife.
“At West Sussex Juvenile Court on (Thursday) 14 September the 15-year-old was given a youth rehabilitation order and a three months electronic curfew requirement.
“At Lewes Crown Court on (Tuesday) 19 September McKenzie was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment with an extended licence requirement of a further three years.”
