Man Arrested After Two Taken to Hospital Following Hove Fight

Two men were taken to hospital this afternoon (Thursday 8 May) following a violent altercation in Hove, with one of them now under arrest. Emergency services were called to Downland Drive in the West Blatchington area at around 2.20pm, after reports of a serious fight involving two men. Social media reports that one man may […]

Two men were taken to hospital this afternoon (Thursday 8 May) following a violent altercation in Hove, with one of them now under arrest.

Emergency services were called to Downland Drive in the West Blatchington area at around 2.20pm, after reports of a serious fight involving two men. Social media reports that one man may have suffered stab wounds.

Sussex Police confirmed that a 30-year-old man from Hove has been arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm (GBH). He is currently being treated for injuries in hospital.

A second man, also from Hove and believed to be in his late 30s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A police spokesperson said:

“Officers have made an arrest after responding to reports of an altercation in Downland Drive, Hove, at around 2.20pm on Thursday (8 May).

“A 30-year-old man from Hove has been arrested for grievous bodily harm (GBH) and is currently receiving treatment for his injuries in hospital.

“A second man, also from Hove, has been taken to hospital for treatment for serious injuries.

“Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident and inquiries are continuing.”

Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has any relevant information to come forward. Witnesses can contact Sussex Police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 757 of 08/05.