Two injured, three arrested after stabbing

Bob Dale
BBC News, South East
EDDIE MITCHELL A single taxi drives down West Street in Brighton in the early hours of the morning.EDDIE MITCHELL
The attacks happened in West Street, near the junction with Middle Street, at about 03.20 GMT

Two men have been taken to hospital after a stabbing in central Brighton.

Sussex Police said one of the men, a 20-year-old, had suffered a stab wound, while an 18-year-old was also injured.

The attacks happened in West Street, near the junction with Middle Street, at about 03.20 GMT.

Three men have been arrested and remain in police custody.

Sussex Police said there would be an increased police presence in the area while an investigation takes place and to provide reassurance to the public.

Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

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