An 18-year-old was seriously injured when he was stabbed in the chest as he was robbed of his mobile phone.
The attack happened in Church Street, Brighton, close to St Nicholas’ Church, in the early hours of yesterday morning (Friday 26 March).
The victim made his way to the Clock Tower, where a member of the public rang 999, and he was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
Sussex Police said that his injury was serious but not believed to be life-threatening.
Two men and a woman were arrested by police investigating the mugging and stabbing.
The force said: “Police investigating an assault in Brighton are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
“At about 1.30am on Friday (26 March), a man was reportedly approached by three suspects in central Brighton who took his mobile phone.
“The victim – an 18-year-old man – suffered a stab injury to the chest and was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains. His injury is serious but it is not thought to be life-threatening.
“The assault is believed to have happened in Church Street, near Mount Zion Place, and the victim subsequently made his way towards the Clock Tower where emergency services were called by a member of the public.
“Two men – aged 33 and 38 – have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and wounding with intent.
“A third suspect – a 39-year-old woman – was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
“They remain in custody for questioning.”
Detective Inspector Simon Morgan: “Our investigation is progressing quickly and we are appealing to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened or who has information that may assist with our inquiries.
“The victim suffered a serious injury and we are determined to establish who is responsible and bring them to justice.
“We are grateful to the member of the public who responded swiftly in ensuring the victim could get the medical care he needed.
“Anyone with information is urged to report online or call 101, quoting 90 of 26/03. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”
Shocking. But it is heartening to hear that people are trying to see off these murders.
What murders? This guy is not murdered. Horrifically injured – collapsed lung maybe from the stabbing. I wish the poor kid a fast complete recovery.
The mugging was bad enough but the added stabbing is like that of Lady Gaga’s dog sitter, stabbed & robbed of one of the dogs he took for a walk. Are London-level stabbings starting up here nox?
Is this a trend now? To not just mug but add a knife injury too? What is that about? Why?
33, 38 and 39 year olds mugging an 18 year old says a lot about the muggers. Not dissimilar to the aggressive beggars and street drinkers that freely set the tone around Brighton centre day and night. Nothing seems to be keeping it in check. Some police on the beat would add some comfort to the rest of us at least.