UPDATED: Three Flee Scene After Brighton Fight; Vehicle Found on Fire

Incident in Bamford Close linked to vehicle found ablaze in Whitehawk Road Police have thanked members of the public for their support following a reported fight in Bamford Close, Brighton, at 6.18pm on Thursday evening (26 June). Detective Inspector Duncan Lloyd said: “We want to thank the public who called in to report the fight […]

Incident in Bamford Close linked to vehicle found ablaze in Whitehawk Road

Police have thanked members of the public for their support following a reported fight in Bamford Close, Brighton, at 6.18pm on Thursday evening (26 June).

Detective Inspector Duncan Lloyd said: “We want to thank the public who called in to report the fight and tell us what they saw. This included seeing three people driving away in a badly-damaged car.”

The car was later reported being driven through the city before it was found dumped and set alight in Whitehawk Road. A bladed weapon was recovered nearby.

“The public support has been tremendous in what was a dynamic situation and it has helped us build a picture of what happened and who may be involved,” DI Lloyd added.

Sussex Police were supported by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) in the initial search of the area, which has now concluded. Officers are now entering the investigative phase of the operation.

No arrests have been made at this stage.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact them on 101 quoting serial 1357 of 26/6. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

There will be increased patrols in the area over the coming days to offer reassurance and gather further information.