Witness appeal after altercation in Brighton city centre

Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in Brighton in which a teenager was reported to be in possession of a knife.

At around midday on Thursday (13 July), officers on patrol in Trafalgar Street were alerted to an altercation between a group of youths, when one of them fled the scene.

Officers gave chase on foot along Tidy Street and into Meeting House Lane, where an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

A knife and a package containing Class A drugs were found nearby.

Witnesses, including drivers travelling along Trafalgar Street at the time who may have relevant dash cam footage, are asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting serial 638 of 13/07.