Late Night Brawl in Brighton Sends One to Hospital

Brighton, UK – Police are calling for public assistance following a serious assault in the heart of Brighton city centre during the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident, which unfolded around 2:30am, has left a man in his 30s in critical condition. Officers responded swiftly to reports of a fight involving two groups of […]

Brighton, UK – Police are calling for public assistance following a serious assault in the heart of Brighton city centre during the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident, which unfolded around 2:30am, has left a man in his 30s in critical condition.

Officers responded swiftly to reports of a fight involving two groups of men on Western Road. The confrontation is believed to have erupted outside the Buddha Nail Studio and escalated westwards toward the area opposite McDonald’s, a location known for its late-night foot traffic. According to investigators, one of the groups involved fled the scene in the direction of Churchill Square before emergency services arrived.

The victim was promptly treated at the scene by paramedics before being transported to hospital, where he is currently in a serious condition.

Detective Inspector Ed Neve, leading the investigation, stated: “This was a serious assault that has left a man with significant injuries. We know there were a number of people involved and multiple witnesses in such a central location, so we are asking anyone with information or relevant video footage to contact us online or via 101, quoting Operation Axle.”