Brighton murder inquiry: Police name Mustafa Momand as stabbed teen

Mustafa Momand,17, was killed in the attack on Queens Road in Brighton on Thursday

A 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Brighton has been named by Sussex Police as Mustafa Momand.

Mr Momand was attacked on Queens Road on Thursday afternoon, and was pronounced dead later in hospital.

Following extensive police searches in Brighton, a 16-year-old-boy was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Officers remain on the scene in Queens Road and a second cordon has been set up in Rose Hill Terrace in relation to the murder investigation.

Queens Road - the main street from Brighton station to the city centre - was sealed off by police

Local people said they were shocked following the attack, and described a "really quiet, ominous feeling" on the street.

Sophie Pollard, director of MyHaus Brighton estate agents, said it was "shocking" that the stabbing happened right outside her business.

"I can't even think about their family and their friends at school," she added.

Another local, Abigail Cull, said the attack had made her question her safety.

"I'm just in shock and disbelief really, because it's a 17-year-old that was killed and normally I feel so safe in this city, but I think everyone is just in a bit of disbelief because it happened in broad daylight," she said.

A shopkeeper said he had lived in the city for 23 years and "never seen anything like this".

Hakan Toklu, who manages Grocer and Grain on Surrey Street, said he had been left shocked and he now felt unsafe walking to work.

"[It is] a shame because Brighton is such a safe and peaceful place," he added.

A marquee was put up at the site of the stabbing

Det Supt Andy Wolstenholme said there would be an increased police presence in the area for some time.

"The investigation into last night's tragic events is moving at pace and we are working hard to gather all available evidence," he said.

"This is a tragic incident in which a young man has lost his life and we understand the community will be shocked and alarmed."

Flowers were placed at the scene of the stabbing

He added: "Officers have already spoken with many witnesses, but we would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, or saw a man dressed in black leaving the area who hasn't yet provided details to the police."

Det Ch Insp Simon Yates from the force said: "You can see the devastating effects. If you carry a knife, you're likely to be harmed or harm someone else and we can see that this has ended up in the murder of a 17-year-old child who has now lost their life which is devastating for all."

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