Brighton: 16-year-old boy 'stabbed' near Churchill Square

The incident took place in Russell Square, Brighton, at around 4.50pm yesterday.

Emergency services were called to reports of a teenager having been stabbed.

The boy, from Croydon, has been taken to hospital by the ambulance service with potentially life-threatening injuries.

A "significant number" of police officers were deployed to the area and are working on the investigation to identify and arrest anyone involved.

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“This is a fast-moving investigation and there will be an increased police presence around the city centre this evening while we establish the full circumstances of the situation," said Sussex Police Detective Superintendent Miles Ockwell.

“Enquiries are underway to identify and locate any suspects, while the victim is in the care of medical professionals.

“I understand an incident such as this is concerning for the community. We believe the individuals involved are known to each other and there is not deemed to be a wider risk to the public.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident, has relevant video footage or has any information that could help is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting Operation Badbury.”