Stabbing in city centre prompts police inquiry

Sussex Police said a 34-year-old man reported being assaulted by a group in Pavilion Gardens

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Brighton.

A 34-year-old man reported being assaulted by a group in Pavilion Gardens shortly before 16:30 BST on Saturday, Sussex Police said.

He received treatment to an injury to his back which was thought to be a stab wound.

Police said a report was also received of a fight involving a group of about four people at the basketball court near Brighton's i360 tower, which officers believe may be linked.

Det Insp Neil Phillips said: “Both of these incidents took place in the middle of the day during a busy Saturday afternoon.

“This is understood to be an isolated incident and I would like to reassure the public that there is no wider risk of harm.”

Police have asked those who witnessed or have information about the incidents to come forward.