Flowers left in memory of murdered Brighton man Abdul Deghayes

Floral tributes were left at the bottom of Elm Grove after the murder of Brighton man Abdul Deghayes.
Flowers were tied to railings at Elm Grove, near the scene of the fatal stabbingFlowers were tied to railings at Elm Grove, near the scene of the fatal stabbing
Flowers were tied to railings at Elm Grove, near the scene of the fatal stabbing

The 22-year-old died in hospital on Sunday morning (February 17) after being found stabbed in the passenger seat of a car in Elm Grove on Saturday night (February 16), police said.

A number of bouquets had been tied to railings in Elm Grove in tribute to Abdul, with messages from those who knew him.

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Flowers were tied to railings at Elm Grove, near the scene of the fatal stabbingFlowers were tied to railings at Elm Grove, near the scene of the fatal stabbing
Flowers were tied to railings at Elm Grove, near the scene of the fatal stabbing

Detectives are questioning a 26-year-old on suspicion of murder after he was arrested at Brighton police station on Sunday, police said.

Police said they are looking to trace others 'who may have been involved'.

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Sussex Police said: "Abdul sadly died early on Sunday morning after being taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton following the incident in Elm Grove. He was found in the passenger seat of a silver Volkswagen Polo that had collided with a number of parked vehicles shortly before 9.30pm.

Flowers were tied to railings at Elm Grove, near the scene of the fatal stabbingFlowers were tied to railings at Elm Grove, near the scene of the fatal stabbing
Flowers were tied to railings at Elm Grove, near the scene of the fatal stabbing

"The enquiry is being led by detectives from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team who are considering where Abdul sustained the fatal stab wounds. It is believed that this may have occurred in Wellington Road and crime scene investigators and a search team have been conducting extensive examinations of the area.

"House-to-house enquiries are being undertaken by local Brighton and Hove police teams."

Police have sealed off the Wellington Road area as investigations continue today (February 18).

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Chief Inspector Andy Bennett said: "We are trying to establish the exact circumstances of what has led to this young man's tragic death and we are keeping an open mind at this time.

"We are aware that the car was in collision with other vehicles shortly before he was found to have suffered these injuries, which we are satisfied were caused maliciously and not as a result of the collision.

"We would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time who may have witnessed the collision or who may have seen something that they may now regard as suspicious in the time leading up to it.

"We have made one arrest, but we are seeking to trace others who we think may have been involved. If you can help us and have not already spoken to our officers, please report online or call 101 quoting Operation Login. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

"Our thoughts are with Abdul's family and friends at this tragic time and we have specialist family liaison officers supporting them."