Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After Fatal Stabbing In Brighton

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 37-year-old man died following a stabbing inside a property in Brighton.

Sussex Police said emergency services were called to reports of a fight at Moon’s Lodge in Regency Square at around 2:10am on Sunday.

Inside, officers found a man in his 30s with stab injuries, who was taken to hospital in a serious condition, and a 37-year-old man who was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 26-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, and possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply.

He remains in custody.

The next of kin of the man who died have been informed.

Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said:

“This incident has had devastating consequences, resulting in the loss of one man’s life and leaving another with serious injuries.

“There is not believed to be a wider risk to the public and a thorough investigation is under way to establish the full circumstances.”

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant footage or information to come forward.