Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was stabbed outside Shelter Hall in Brighton.
It happened at around 9:25pm on Monday (25/05/2026), following reports of a large group fighting in the area.
The victim, a boy from Surrey, was taken to hospital, where his injuries were confirmed as superficial.
Detective Inspector Jen Pietersen, of Brighton CID, said: “We know the beach was extremely crowded at the time of this incident and we’re urging anyone who can assist in our investigation to please come forward.
“Specifically, we’d like to speak to anyone who saw what happened or captured any relevant footage.
“You can report it online or via 101, quoting serial 1791 of 25/05.”
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