Police have named the 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in a Brighton street yesterday as Mustafa Momand.
At the same time, police set up a cordon at a property in Rose Hill Terrace, Brighton, as part of their investigation today.
Sussex Police said this evening (Friday 6 October): “Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to a fatal stabbing in Brighton city centre.
“Emergency services were called to Queen’s Road at around 5pm on Thursday (5 October) to reports of an assault on a teenage boy.
“The victim was taken to hospital by the ambulance service where he was sadly pronounced dead.
“He has since been identified as 17-year-old Mustafa Momand. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
“Following an extensive search, a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody at this time.”
The senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Alex Campbell, said: “This is a tragic incident in which a young man has lost his life and our thoughts are with Mustafa’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“A suspect is in custody and a fast-moving investigation is under way to establish exactly what happened. There will be an increased police presence in the area while this is ongoing.
“We are working with our partners to limit disruption from the Queen’s Road closure that’s currently in place and we’d like to thank the public for their patience and understanding at this time.
“This incident took place in the centre of the city at a peak time. Officers have already spoken with many witnesses but we continue to urge anyone who saw what happened or saw any suspicious behaviour in the area around that time to please come forward.
“Similarly, we are asking anyone who has relevant information or video footage – for example from a dashcam or their mobile phone – to get in touch.”
Information can be reported online at mipp.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting Operation Ash, or by dialling 999 in an emergency.
Now this has happened in Brighton, I’m not visiting Brighton anymore. I feel safe where I am.
Brighton is not a safe place anymore.
Nowhere is safe. Every time these things happen people are shocked, saying they never expected it in their locality.
What? People sadly get stabbed all over the country. This isn’t exclusive to Brighton. Don’t make this about your insecurities.
Rest in peace to this young man. Devastating.
Nowhere is safe when children carry knives with intent to harm ..
I’m devastated for Musty and his loved ones. I’m so sad to hear what has happened.
Senseless loss of a young life. My son knew Musty from school and is absolutely devastated. He was a good kid, and sadly another teenager did this. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
So so sad. The world has gone mad. I feel so sad for he’s family 💙xxxx
Sorry for Musty , guys. Brighton the second London , like Musty, Mohamed, Ahmid….etc many of them here . Brighton finish
Desperately sad. Turning into Croydon on Sea 😢
I’m always dismayed at how anyone can think for a moment that they can plunge a knife into someone’s body and not cause serious harm or death!!! Why are young people carrying knives? Murdering other young people? Why is the world so full of unrest and violence? For anyone who cares to find the real answer its in 2Timothy 3:1-5. The solution is mentioned many times a few of which are Daniel 2:44; Matthew 6:9,10; Revelation 21:3,4. Holy Bible
And then I read in Brighton people it’s a safe place never as been never will be same as all city’s towns sad as it is