Officers investigating a suspected attempted murder in Patcham have made two further arrests.
A teenager was seriously injured after being hit by a pick-up truck opposite the Ladies Mile pub in Warmdene Avenue at about 8.47pm on Saturday (7 October).
A vehicle described as a black Ford Ranger, with a double cab and an open back, is reported to have run over the man before turning around and going over him again as his body lay on the floor. It then made off from the scene east on Mackie Avenue.
The victim, a 19-year-old local man, had been walking home with friends when the incident occurred. He was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton where he remains in a serious but stable condition. No one else was injured.
A black pick-up truck matching the description of the vehicle involved in the incident was found burnt out at Stanmer Park on Sunday afternoon and recovered by police.
A 17-year-old boy from Brighton, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and theft from a vehicle, has been released under investigation for those offences. The same boy was remanded in custody to appear before Brighton Youth Court on Monday (9 October), charged with the theft of a vehicle from Rottingdean.
A 15-year-old boy from Brighton, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, remains in police custody at this stage.
A 14-year-old boy from Brighton, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, remains in police custody at this stage.
Detective Inspector Ian Still said: “We have arrested three teenagers in connection with this incident, which we believe was a deliberate act. One has already been questioned and released under investigation, and the other two are currently in custody and will be interviewed in due course.
“We’re really keen to speak anyone who may have seen a black Ford Ranger, which was dirty in appearance, driving in or around the area over the weekend.
“Enquiries are still ongoing and we would urge any witnesses, or anyone with any information, to report it online quoting Operation Morston.”
Alternatively, you can visit the Crimestoppers website or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
