Police investigate stabbing on Brighton seafront

A boy is in hospital

Author: Jon BurkePublished 26th May 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses, after a teenager was stabbed outside Shelter Hall in Brighton.

It followed reports of a large group of people fighting in the area around 9.25pm on Monday 25 May.

The victim, a boy from Surrey, was taken to hospital for treatment, where his injuries were confirmed to be superficial.

Detective Inspector Jen Pietersen, of Brighton CID, said: “We know the beach was extremely crowded at the time of this incident and we’re urging anyone who can assist in our investigation to please come forward.

“Specifically, we’d like to speak to anyone who saw what happened or captured any relevant footage.

“You can report it online or via 101, quoting serial 1791 of 25/05.”

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