Shock on Brighton Seafront: Moped Smashes Into Two Pedestrians
Chaos erupted on Brighton’s lower promenade near Kings Road Playground on Saturday afternoon. At around 1:50pm, police raced to the scene after a moped ploughed into two pedestrians.
Serious Injuries and Dramatic Getaway
- One woman in her 50s suffered a serious leg injury.
- Both victims were rushed to hospital and are now stable.
Witnesses spotted a second moped tailing the crash bike, each carrying two riders. One suspect bolted on foot, while the others sped off along the seafront path.
Weapons Brandished in Seafront Scuffle
Minutes later, a violent fight broke out on the ramp from the lower promenade to Kings Road, near The Metropole Hotel. Weapons were drawn during the brawl involving three riders. One man fled, and two others escaped by moped.
Police later discovered another abandoned moped nearby.
Suspects on the Run – Police Urge Public to Help
All suspects are described as white males, dressed in dark clothes, balaclavas, and helmets.
“This was a shocking incident in a busy public area in broad daylight. We’ve increased police presence along the seafront, and an investigation is underway to identify those responsible,” said Detective Inspector Laura Hillier-Diamond.
“We are appealing to the public for any information, especially if anyone saw the suspects without helmets or balaclavas, or caught any part of the incident on camera. Any detail, no matter how small, could prove crucial.”
If you have information, report it online or call 101, quoting reference 692 of 05/10.
