Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder in Brighton
Sussex Police say a 57 year old man has died
A murder investigation has been launched in Brighton following the death of a man in his 50s .
Sussex Police they received a report of a man attacking multiple people inside an address in Hartfield Avenue shortly before 7.30am on Tuesday (1 April).
Officer found a 57-year-old man inside the property with significant injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman and a boy were also found with serious injuries, and have been taken to hospital for treatment.
A 19-year-old man from Brighton has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
The force say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.
Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Rachel Carr said,
"Following an emergency call to police, an immediate response was sent to Hartfield Avenue, where sadly, a man was found deceased, and a woman and child were found seriously injured.
"A suspect is in custody and a fast-moving investigation is underway to establish exactly what happened and why.
"This is a tragic incident and we understand it will cause shock and alarm among the local community, however there is not believed to be a wider threat to the public at this time."