A man has been left needing surgery to his face after an attack.

An altercation took place in King's Road, near Middle Street in Brighton, on December 17, 2023 at around 4.30am, that left a man with an injury to his face that required surgery. A second man also sustained an injury to his eye.

Later that morning, two young men, aged 19 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of causing religiously aggravated grievous bodily harm and actual bodily harm.

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They have since been released under investigation.

Sussex Police are appealing for the identities of these three men who are believed to be able to assist further police enquiries.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “If you recognise any of these men, or have information or footage in relation to the incident, we ask you make a report to police.

“You can do this online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 179 of 17/12/2023. Alternatively, you can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report to them online.”