12 and 13-Year-Old Girls Arrested Over Attack in Hove

Three girls aged between 12 and 13 have been arrested following an assault on another teenager in Wish Park, Hove. Police were called to the park at around 5.55pm on Friday evening (15 August) after reports that a 13-year-old girl had been attacked by a group of youths. The victim sustained injuries during the assault […]

Three girls aged between 12 and 13 have been arrested following an assault on another teenager in Wish Park, Hove.

Police were called to the park at around 5.55pm on Friday evening (15 August) after reports that a 13-year-old girl had been attacked by a group of youths.

The victim sustained injuries during the assault and was taken to hospital for treatment. She has since been discharged.

Arrests Made

A 12-year-old girl and two 13-year-old girls, all from Brighton, have been arrested on suspicion of assault. Officers have confirmed that further arrests are expected as the investigation continues.

Inspector Kat Argholeka said:

“We recognise the concern this report will have caused within the local community and want to reassure the public that a full investigation is underway. Arrests have been made and more are expected.

“We are aware that footage relating to the incident is being shared online. We strongly urge the public not to speculate and not to share this footage, but to send information to us direct, as this may adversely affect future proceedings.”

Police Appeal

Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward.

You can report information online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1225 of 15/08.