Tributes continue to pour in for a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in the city.
Mustafa Momand died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital after he was stabbed in Queen's Road, Brighton, at around 5pm on Thursday, October 5.
On Sunday, police confirmed that a 16-year-old who was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday was still in custody.
Sussex Police were granted an extension which allows them to keep the 16-year-old in custody for up to 96 hours.
Since Friday, people have left heartfelt tributes at the scene.
Groups have visited to pay their respects over the weekend.
Bunches of flowers have been placed around photograph of Mustafa.
Notes on the flowers read: "Rest easy Mustafa.
"Taken too soon."
Another, from Darius and Sabz, read: "You wil not be forgotten. RIP Mustee."
Argus readers have also paid tribute.
Debbie Willsher said: “I weep for the loss of life. I’m sorry you were not protected. Be at peace.”
Lisa Holt said: “So very very saddened by this news. Thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time."
Mandy Petrie said: “So very sad that another young person’s life has gone. Thoughts to this young person and his family and friends.”
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident.
In his latest statement, Detective Chief Inspector Alex Campbell, senior investigating officer, said: “This is a tragic incident in which a young man has lost his life and our thoughts are with Mustafa’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“A suspect is in custody and a fast-moving investigation is underway to establish exactly what happened. There will be an increased police presence in the area while this is ongoing.
“This incident took place in the centre of the city at a peak time. Officers have already spoken with many witnesses but we continue to urge anyone who saw what happened or saw any suspicious behaviour in the area around that time to please come forward.
"Similarly, we are asking anyone who has relevant information or video footage – for example from a dashcam or their mobile phone – to get in touch.”
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Share your tribute hereSo sad rest in peace mustafa thoughts are with your family &friends 🙏 🙏 xx
Share your tribute hereSo very very sadened by this news thought s are with his family and friends at this sad time.
Share your tribute hereGod bless you Mustee xx
Share your tribute hereI didn't know this young man but feel so sad his life taken before it started. RIP Be strong family. X
Share your tribute hereSo sad taken so young 😢 x Fly High Mustafa x My Heart goes out to all his family and friends 💔
Share your tribute hereMay he rest in peace
Share your tribute hereSo heartbreaking , another young life snuffed out before knowing what life is. As a much older man it hurts to see so many young lives being taken for no reason , I’m sorry you had to be a victim , rest in peace .
Share your tribute hereSo senseless just starting out in life, sympathy to all.his family and friends
Share your tribute hereThis is terrible news shocking and I send sincere condolences to his friends and family. These things must not happen
Share your tribute hereMy thoughts and prays are with the young lads family my heart breaks for you all.
Share your tribute hereI weep for the loss of life. I’m sorry you were not protected. Be at peace
Share your tribute hereI love you Mustee known you for a long time the boys are gonna miss you I’m gonna miss you prayers to your family had such a heart warming heart caring and loved for one another I’m gonna miss you mate and the rapping in my room love you mustafa bro🙏🏽💔
Share your tribute hereSo very sad that another young person’s life has gone thoughts to this young person and his family and friends
Share your tribute hereHeartbreaking news that never should have happened. Sending so much love to this young man’s family x
Share your tribute hereSuch a loss! what a waste of a beautiful life! May Allah give him janatul Firdos. Ameen
Share your tribute hereRip young man so sad
Share your tribute hereIt’s tragic, that you had your life taken so soon. Rest in peace and power.
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