Police seek witnesses after St James Street stabbing
Police officers investigating a stabbing in Kemptown, Brighton that occurred between 6.30am and 7am on Saturday (January 10) are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The incident happened on the St James’s Street near its junction with Camelford Street.
Police officers investigating a stabbing in Kemptown, Brighton that occurred between 6.30am and 7am on Saturday (January 10) are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
THE INCIDENT happened on the St James’s Street near its junction with Camelford Street.
The victim, a 28-year-old man from Hove, was stabbed in the abdomen. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, where he underwent surgery and is in a stable condition.
Detective Constable Leonie White, of Brighton CID, said: “We want to talk to witnesses to the stabbing, in particular the man in the beany-style hat pictured who was in the area at the time. He is not a suspect but we believe he may be able to help us. The victim was possibly within a large group of men. If you are a witness, saw this group or saw members running away from the scene please contact us.”
Email: 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk
Or telephone 101, quoting serial 249 of 10/1.
Alternatively you can call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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