A 22-year-old man is in hospital with “significant injuries” after being stabbed in the city centre.
The attack happened at around 3.50am this morning in Trafalgar Street, Brighton.
Drops of blood, a blood-stained hoodie, and a first aid kit were left on the pavement near North Laine Café.
Sussex Police said a man was taken to hospital with “significant injuries”.
Officers are searching the area and the force said people can “expect to see a heightened police presence while enquiries are ongoing”.
A cordon is in place in Trafalgar Street between Kensington Place and Kemp Street.
It comes just days after the tragic death of 17-year-old Mustafa Momand who was stabbed on Thursday evening.
One bystander said: "There are still some people coming down the road for their morning commute, they’re looking at the police cordon and asking what’s happening.
"Memories of the stabbing last week are still fresh in people’s minds so some people fearing the worst."
Anyone with any information is asked to report it online or via 101 quoting 162 of 09/10.
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