Just over 40 arrests were made in the city over Pride weekend.

Sussex Police said most of the 41 arrests were for drug-related offences, as well as public order offences involving drunk people.

Last year’s event saw 37 people arrested for similar offences.

A force spokesman said there were no major incidents this year and “robust measures” including drug amnesty bins, searches and sniffer dogs were in place.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Sussex Police’s role over the Brighton Pride weekend is primarily one of public safety.

“We work with partner agencies in support of the Pride event organisers to prevent crime and disorder, minimise disruption to the local community, and provide a safe environment for those attending Pride and the wider community.

“This weekend’s events proceeded as planned, with no major incidents.

“There were 41 arrests made across the city over the whole weekend as part of the Pride Operation. A significant proportion of arrests related to drug offences and public order offences linked to high levels of intoxication around the city’s night-time economy.

“Robust measures were in place to prevent the harm caused by drugs, including stopping the movement of illicit items into the event areas, by searches, sniffer dogs and amnesty bins at entrances.”

Officers could be seen around the city during the weekend’s celebrations.

There was a particularly large police presence outside Preston Park as festivalgoers left Fabuloso on Saturday and Sunday.

Attendance at this year’s Pride was down 50 per cent due to train cancellations in and out of the city due to a ban on an overtime ban for train drivers and Storm Antoni.

Pride managing director Paul Kemp said: “Following a challenging year for Brighton and Hove Pride, we were incredibly proud to see the LGBTQ+ community, our allies and the amazing people of Brighton and Hove come out in force to celebrate and enjoy a safe and happy Pride.

“Sadly, initial figures show, due to the well-publicised transport disruptions and last-minute extreme weather forecasts, attendance across our events was down by 50 per cent.

“Whilst feeling incredibly grateful to the support of our city and multi-agency partners that help make the event happen, there is no denying the impact of not having rail transport into our city, especially when the weather deteriorated.

"We’ll certainly have to work hard to overcome the significant challenges in delivering Pride 2024.”