Brighton stabbing: Teenager charged with attempted murder

The stabbing happened in Russell Square, Brighton, on Saturday afternoon

A teenager has been charged with attempted murder and three others have been arrested following a stabbing in Brighton.

A 16-year-old boy from Croydon was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after the attack in Russell Square on Saturday afternoon.

He remains in hospital in a stable condition, Sussex Police said.

Det Con Neil Phillips said the incident "understandably caused concern" among the community.

Four teenage boys - a 16-year-old from Peacehaven, a 14-year-old from Polegate and two from Brighton, aged 14 and 15 - have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The 16-year-old, who cannot be named, has been charged with attempted murder and remains in custody, police said.

The other three suspects are on bail.

Det Con Phillips added: "I can confirm we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this investigation."

The force has also appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.

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