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01-04-2025
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Shocked neighbour heard 'screaming' during 'attack' in property
A neighbour reported hearing "screaming" during an alleged attack in a property which led to a teenager being arrested on suspicion of murder. A "quiet" residential road in Brighton has been taken over by emergency services this morning following the death of a 57-year-old man. Police and paramedics were called to Hartfield Avenue before 7.30am today, April 1, following reports of a man attacking multiple people inside a property. Police found the man seriously injured inside. He died at the scene. A woman and a boy were also seriously injured and were taken to hospital. A cordon is in place in Hartfield Avenue (Image: NQ) Neighbours have shared their shock at the news, with one who lives in Woodbourne Avenue reporting hearing screaming. The man, who did not wish to be named, said: "I heard screaming at 7ish so I looked out of my window. "Then ten minutes later the police and ambulance arrived and then the armed police. An aerial shot of the scene (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) "I saw them bring the guy out who they've arrested. "It's so quiet here nothing ever happens. "The biggest thing that gets people talking [here] is some snow in the winter. "It's a big shock." READ MORE: Motorcyclist dies in crash with van Another man said: "It's so surprising. "It just goes to show it can happen anywhere." Others reported seeing ambulances arrive at the address. Several neighbours were also completely unaware of what had happened. He said: "It's really sad what happened, but I didn't know anything until I saw the news article." Officers at the scene (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) A 19-year-old man from Brighton has been arrested on suspicion of murder. 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." Anyone who has information to report is asked to contact police online, or by calling 101 quoting Operation Catullus.
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24-03-2025
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Road reopened following discovery of "explosive" chemicals
A seafront road has been reopened following a major incident this weekend. Police were called to a property on the A259 Marina in St Leonards on Thursday (March 20) following concerns over suspected chemicals found at the address. A section of the road was closed, and nearby homes were evacuated. More than 500 cannisters of chemicals were found inside the property, which have now been desensitised and disposed of safely. This included an additional 30 vessels of unidentified substances which are currently being tested. The police cordon on the A259 over the weekend (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) Sussex Police have confirmed that the road has now reopened and remaining displaced residents have been able to return to their homes. A traffic light system has been put in place on the road which police warn may lead to some congestion. READ MORE: Updates as homes evacuated during bomb squad incident A police guard remained on the scene overnight with the remaining chemicals which have been made safe and awaiting suitable transportation today (March 24). Police will remain present in the area over the coming days as additional investigations are carried out inside the property and to provide visible reassurance to the public. A 28-year-old man was arrested and has been detained under the Mental Health Act. (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) Detective Superintendent Steve May said: 'This has been a challenging few days for all involved, particularly those residents evacuated from their homes, and I would like to thank the public for their patience and support during this operation. 'We are doing all we can, with our partners, to bring this incident to a safe resolution and return the area to normality. I am confident the end is now well within sight. 'We are aware of speculation among the public around the full circumstances of this incident, and I would like to reiterate that, at this time, there is nothing to suggest any sinister motivation from the individual who has been detained, nor any ongoing risk to the public. 'There is currently no evidence to suggest any links to terror, extremist ideology or large-scale drug production. 'There is a live police investigation ongoing that limits the details we can release at this time, but more information will be provided as soon as we are able.'
