Sussex Police have launched a public appeal after a 17-year-old student was brutally assaulted on a busy england/england/brighton/”>brighton/”>Brighton Streetstreet. Officers want witnesses and anyone with footage to come forward and help catch the culprit.
Unprovoked Attack on Ditchling Road
The shocking assault happened around 8:15pm on Wednesday, 17 September, on Ditchling Road. The teenager spotted a heated argument between a man and a woman. Suddenly, the man turned on the student, attacking him without warning and leaving visible injuries to his head and face.
The fight was broken up when the woman and a friend of the victim intervened. Both man and woman fled before police arrived, leaving the victim battered and shaken.
Police Urge Public to Help Identify Suspect
Detectives are pleading for anyone who witnessed the attack, or who has CCTV or dashcam footage from the area, to get in Touchtouch. You can contact Sussex Police through their website or call 101 quoting reference 1296 of 17/09.
“This was a shocking attack on a young student, and we are keen to identify the man involved,” a police spokesperson said. “Even small details could help us progress this investigation.”
Community Demands Safer Streets
Locals and students using Ditchling Road are rattled by the incident. There are growing calls for better Streetstreet lighting and Moremore police patrols after dark to boost safety.
Student groups have stressed the importance of reporting crimes promptly, saying public info often cracks cases wide open.
Why You Should Care
- The victim is just 17, making this unprovoked attack even more alarming.
- Ditchling Road is usually busy, so there could be many witnesses.
- Police are still hunting the attacker — your info could be the key.
If you were near Ditchling Road on the evening of 17 September, check your phones, CCTV, or dashcam footage — it could help catch the culprit and bring justice.
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