Man Arrested After Chaos at Midnight Christmas Eve Service
A 62-year-old man from Hove was arrested for allegedly assaulting an emergency worker during a disturbance at a Christmas Eve midnight service.
Church Drama at St Peter’s Brighton
Police rushed to St Peter’s Church on Shelley Road, Brighton, just after midnight following reports of a disruptive attendee. Officers quickly detained the suspect at the scene.
No Religious Angle or Violence
Investigations revealed the incident wasn’t religiously motivated. Thankfully, no violence was reported during the disruption.
Community Resolution Ends Case
The man avoided formal charges and was dealt with via an out-of-court community resolution — a common fix for minor offences, steering clear of prosecution.
