17-year-old boy stabbed to dying in Brighton metropolis centre has been named as Mustafa Momand.
Police had been referred to as to busy Queen’s Road on Thursday night to reviews of the stabbing – and {the teenager} was taken to hospital, the place he was pronounced lifeless.
Following an “in depth search”, a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of the homicide and stays in police custody, Sussex Police mentioned.
Mustafa’s subsequent of kin have been knowledgeable and are being supported by specialist officers.
Police are persevering with to attraction for witnesses to come back ahead after the deadly stabbing which made locals query their security.
Abigail Cull mentioned: “I’m simply in shock and disbelief actually, as a result of it’s a 17-year-old that was killed and usually I really feel so protected on this metropolis, however I feel everyone seems to be simply in a little bit of disbelief as a result of it occurred in broad daylight.”
Sophie Pollard, director of MyHaus Brighton property brokers, advised BBC Information it was “stunning” that the stabbing occurred proper exterior her enterprise.
She added: “I can’t even take into consideration their household and their mates in school.”
Forensic investigators on the scene in Brighton the place a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to dying (Jamie Lashmar/PA)
/ PA WireShopkeeper Hakan Toklu, who had lived within the metropolis for 23 years, commented he had “by no means seen something like this”.
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Campbell of Sussex Police mentioned: “It is a tragic incident through which a younger man has misplaced his life and our ideas are with Mustafa’s household and mates at this extremely troublesome time.
“A suspect is in custody and a fast-moving investigation is underneath technique to set up precisely what occurred. There will probably be an elevated police presence within the space whereas that is ongoing.
“We’re working with our companions to restrict disruption from the Queen’s Street closure that’s at present in place, and we’d wish to thank the general public for his or her persistence and understanding at the moment.
“This incident came about within the centre of the town at a peak time. Officers have already spoken with many witnesses however we proceed to induce anybody who noticed what occurred or noticed any suspicious behaviour within the space round that point to please come ahead.
“Equally, we’re asking anybody who has related data or video footage – for instance from a dashcam or their cell phone – to get in contact.”