Boy, 16, arrested for murder after teenager stabbed to death in Brighton
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another teenager was stabbed to death in Brighton city centre.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the incident in Queens Road at around 5pm on Thursday.
The victim, a 17-year-old boy, was taken to hospital by paramedics but could not be saved.
His next of kin have been informed.
After an ‘extensive search’ police arrested the suspect and he remains in custody.
A huge police presence swarmed the area after the horrific attack at a ‘peak time’ in a busy area.
Pictures showed forensic investigators examining the cordoned off scene in the aftermath.
Detective superintendent Andy Wolstenholme, of the Surrey & Sussex major crime team, 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.
‘A suspect is in custody and a fast-moving investigation is underway to establish exactly what happened and why.
‘While we do so, there will be an increased police presence in the area for some time.
‘This incident took place in the centre of the city at a peak time.
‘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.’
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