Two men found guilty following Brighton death in 2019

Two men have been found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a 34-year-old man died following an assault in central Brighton.

In the early hours of 21 December, 2019, Cameron Devlin was approached and woken after he had fallen asleep outside of a shop in North Street, near to the West Street junction, during a night out.

An altercation then took place between Cameron and a group of men, resulting in Cameron falling to the ground before he was repeatedly kicked.

Emergency services were called, with ambulance attending to Cameron's injuries.

Officers promptly conducted searches and arrested four men at Brighton railway station. A fifth man was arrested in January 2020.

During the incident, Cameron sustained a serious injury to his shoulder, and a laceration to his face. Despite receiving treatment, he sadly died five days later on 26 December, 2019, after developing sepsis as a complication of the injury.

An extensive and complex investigation followed, including consultation with a number of national specialists, to establish the circumstances surrounding Cameron's injury and the causal link between the assault and his death.

As a result of the investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised charges on 13 August 2025.

Oliver Priddle, 26, of Peacock Lane, Brighton, and Niraj Amaidas, 25, of Colwyn Close, Crawley, were each charged with murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The other three men who had been arrested at the time of the incident were released without charge in 2020. 

Following a four-week trial, which began on 3 June at Brighton Crown Court, the jury found both men guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on Tuesday, 7 July.

Priddle and Amaidas have been bailed ahead of sentencing on Friday, 10 July.

Detective Inspector James Meanwell, of the Major Crime Team, said: "This day has been a long time coming. Cameron's family have waited more than six years for the conclusion of these criminal proceedings.

"This has been an exceptionally complex investigation, requiring extensive enquiries and specialist medical expertise to establish the link between the assault, the injury Cameron sustained and his death.

"Cameron was a young man, beloved husband, son, brother and friend, and his loss will continue to be felt by all who knew him.

"As the trial comes to a close, Cameron's family have asked that their privacy continues to be respected.

"I would like to thank everyone who has supported this investigation over the past six years. From the witnesses who came forward to the officers and staff who worked tirelessly to progress this case, every contribution has been instrumental in securing today's verdicts."

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