A MAN has been arrested after a number of vehicles were damaged during the early hours of this morning.

Officers were called to Chatham Place in Brighton at 12.20am to reports of a man behaving aggressively and keying cars.

A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and assault by beating and remains in custody for questioning.

Inspector Dee Wells said: "We take reports of this nature very seriously and I'd like to thank our officers for their fast work in arresting a suspect.

"At this time we are not connecting this incident to previous reports of damage to cars in the Portslade area last year.

"Our priority is keeping members of members of the public safe and feeling safe and we will take robust action against those who cause harm in our local communities.

"We are particularly interested to hear from any witnesses or anybody with CCTV around the location of Chatham Place, which may help with our enquiries.

"Anyone with information about this incident can report it to us online or by calling 101, quoting 22 of 18/01."