Sussex Police
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| Size | 3,783 square kilometres (1,461 sq mi) |
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| Constables | 2,847 (including special constables) |
| Divisions | 3 |
| HQ | Lewes |
| Operations jurisdiction | East Sussex |
| West Sussex | |
| Brighton and Hove | |
| UK | |
| Jurisdiction | Sussex |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1125557 |
About Sussex Police
Sussex Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the county of Sussex in southern England. Its headquarters is located in Malling House, Lewes, East Sussex.
Woman held on suspicion of supporting Hamas after Brighton protest
... Sussex Police said it was supporting the counter-terror branch investigation...
Brighton murder inquiry: Police name Mustafa Momand as stabbed teen
...By Rosie Blunt & Lauren CollinsBBC NewsA 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Brighton has been named by Sussex Police as Mustafa Momand...
Sara Sharif murder inquiry: Searches continue for father of 10-year-old
... Det Supt Mark Chapman, from Surrey Police and Sussex Police Major Crime Team, said: " While the post-mortem has not provided us with an established cause of death at this time, the fact that we now know that Sara had suffered multiple and extensive injuries over a sustained and extended period has significantly changed the nature of our investigation, and we have widened the timescale of the focus of our inquiry...
Sara Sharif murder inquiry: Father of girl, 10, sought over her death
... Det Supt Mark Chapman, from Surrey Police and Sussex Police Major Crime Team, said the five children were aged between one and 13...
Sara Sharif: More tests needed to establish cause of death
... Det Supt Mark Chapman, of the Surrey Police and Sussex Police major crime team, said officers are not looking to identify anyone else in connection with the investigation...
Brighton Pride: Train cancellations and wind and rain
... " It has also created more problems for Sussex Police...
Warnham: Teenager dies after village stabbing
... He died on Tuesday, Sussex Police said...
Sussex PCSO filmed refusing to attend assault at shop
...A Sussex Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) was shown refusing to respond to an alleged assault in a supermarket, in a video posted on TikTok...
Brighton murder inquiry: Police name Mustafa Momand as stabbed teen
By Rosie Blunt & Lauren CollinsBBC News
A 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Brighton has been named by Sussex Police as Mustafa Momand.
Mr Momand was attacked on Queens Road on Thursday afternoon, and was pronounced dead later in hospital.
Following extensive police searches in Brighton, a 16-year-old-boy was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Officers remain on The Scene in Queens Road and a second cordon has been Set Up in Rose Hill Terrace in relation to the murder investigation.
Local people said they were shocked following The Attack , and described a " really quiet, ominous feeling" on The Street .
Sophie Pollard, director of MyHaus Brighton estate agents, said it was " shocking" that the stabbing happened right outside her business.
" I can't even think about their family and their friends at school, " she added.
Another local, Abigail Cull, said The Attack had made her question her safety.
" I'm just in shock and disbelief really, because it's a 17-year-old that was killed and normally I feel so safe in this city, but I think everyone is just in a bit of disbelief because it happened in broad daylight, " She Said .
A shopkeeper said he had lived in The City for 23 years and " never seen anything like this".
Hakan Toklu, who manages Grocer and Grain on Surrey Street, said he had been left shocked and he now felt unsafe walking to work.
" [It is] a shame because Brighton is such a safe and peaceful place, " he added.
Det Supt Andy Wolstenholme said there would be an increased police presence in the area for some time.
" The Investigation into Last Night 's tragic events is moving at pace and We Are working hard to gather all available evidence, " He Said .
" This is a tragic incident in which a young man has lost his life and we understand the community will be shocked and alarmed. "
He added: " Officers have already spoken with many witnesses, but we would like to hear from anyone who witnessed The Incident , or saw A Man dressed in black leaving the area who hasn't yet provided details to The Police . "
Det Ch Insp Simon Yates from The Force said: " You can see the devastating effects. If you carry a knife, you're likely to be harmed or harm Someone Else and we can see that this has ended up in the murder of a 17-year-old child who has now lost their life which is devastating for all. "
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Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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