Six men appear in court over fight in Portslade

Two men were taken to hospital following the incident

Six men have appeared in court in connection with a street fight in East Sussex.

Police said emergency services were called to reports of a fight involving weapons in Station Road, Portslade, at 14:15 BST on 2 April.

Two men were taken to hospital in a critical condition. Nine other men were arrested in connection with the investigation.

Six suspects, aged between 19 and 30, were charged and appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

All six are due to next appear in court on 2 May.

Sussex Police also said a 21-year-old from Brighton who was arrested on suspicion of affray and a 29-year-old from Worthing arrested on suspicion of affray, possession of an offensive weapon and grievous bodily harm with intent have been released on bail.

Another man, aged 24 from Norfolk, was arrested on 4 April on suspicion of violent disorder, possession of an offensive weapon and grievous bodily harm with intent.

“We are not seeking anyone else in connection with the investigation,” a police spokesman said.

Police are appealing for information in relation to the inquiry.

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