Armed response officers help provide life-saving care in Brighton

Police responding to a report of a stabbing in Brighton helped provide critical life-saving care.

Officers from the Tactical Firearms Unit (TFU) arrived at the scene in Ship Street shortly before 2am on Thursday, June 22.

A 26-year-old man had sustained a life-threatening injury as a result of a suspected stabbing.

The armed response officers helped with treatment of the man, alongside colleagues from the ambulance service.

The injured man was taken to hospital in a critical condition, but has thankfully recovered and been discharged.

Officers arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the offence, and the man has since been charged.

TFU Inspector Oli Fisher said: “This was a serious assault where a man suffered a life-threatening stab wound.

“Our firearms officers are not only highly trained in armed response, but also have enhanced first aid skills. The emergency medical care they provide frequently saves lives.

“This incident, as with others, shows the important public safety role our firearms officers carry out.

“The officers demonstrated great professionalism at a difficult scene.”

Harvey Dannsah-Appiah, 18, of Monkswell Green, Bournemouth, was charged with attempted murder and appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on July 11.

He was remanded in custody to appear before Lewes Crown Court on August 8.

The incident is being investigated, and witnesses or anyone with information is asked to report it to Sussex Police online and quote Operation Inwood.