Two men arrested following Brighton assault

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Police were called to reports of an assault on The Highway, Moulsecoomb

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Two men have been arrested after an assault in Brighton.

Sussex Police said the attack happened at 09:45 GMT on The Highway, Moulsecoomb.

The victim, a 49-year-old man, was treated at the scene for a head injury by the ambulance service.

Following a search for the suspects, which involved a police helicopter, a 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm.

Both men remain in police custody.

Police are still searching for a third suspect and are asking for any witnesses who have dashcam footage to come forward.

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