Police arrest two men and a teenager after reports of a robbery and stabbing in Brighton

Police arrested three people in Brighton after a member of the public reported a robbery in progress in the early hours of Tuesday morning (February 1).

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Officers were called to Melbourne Street shortly after midnight to reports of a man having been stabbed. As officers administered first aid to the victim – who had suffered minor injuries – he pointed out three suspects passing by the end of the road.

"Officers gave chase and after a short pursuit on foot all three were detained in nearby Roundhill Crescent less than ten minutes after the 999 call was received."

A search of the area using a police dog also found a knife close to the scene that matched the description given by the victim, police said.

Two 23-year-old men from Brighton were arrested on suspicion of robbery and a 16-year-old boy, also from Brighton, was arrested on suspicion of robbery, assault and possession with the intent to supply a Class A drug.

Police said all three had been released on conditional bail.