Three further arrests after street fight

Eddie Mitchell Police at the scene in Station Road, PortsladeEddie Mitchell
Two men were taken to hospital in a critical condition after the fight on Tuesday

A further three men have been arrested after a street fight in East Sussex.

Emergency services were called to reports of a fight with weapons in Station Road, Portslade, at about 14.15 BST on Tuesday.

Two men were taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Eight men have now been arrested in connection with the investigation, police said.

Eddie Mitchell Police at the scene in Station Road, PortsladeEddie Mitchell
Emergency services were called to reports of a fight with weapons in Station Road, Portslade

Two 19-year-olds, a 20-year-old, a 21-year-old and two 23-year-olds, all from Brighton, as well as a 29-year-old from Worthing and a 30-year-old from Oldham, Greater Manchester, have been arrested on suspicion of affray, violent disorder and grievous bodily harm without intent.

A 24-year-old man from Norfolk remains in hospital with serious injuries, but is in a stable condition, police said.

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