Sussex Police have identified the young man killed in Brighton on Thursday as Mustafa Momand. The 17-year-old was stabbed on Queens Road and died later in hospital. Local people have expressed their shock and grief over the incident. Following extensive searches in the area, police arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of murder.
Officers have set up two cordons in relation to the ongoing murder investigation, with the area expected to be heavily policed for some time. Det Supt Andy Wolstenholme indicated that the investigation was proceeding rapidly, with much evidence being gathered. He added that anyone who witnessed the incident or saw a man dressed in black leaving the area should contact police.
The attack has shocked many in the usually safe city, with residents expressing concern about their own safety. Sophie Pollard, director of MyHaus Brighton estate agents, was horrified that the stabbing took place outside her business. She expressed her sympathy for the victim’s family and friends, saying she simply could not imagine what they were going through.
Other local people also expressed similar sentiments, with Abigail Cull noting that the incident had made her question how safe she truly was. Many locals are feeling the weight of shock and disbelief about it happening in the bright light of day, as Brighton is known to be such a peaceful place.
Detective Chief Inspector Simon Yates of Sussex Police emphasized that the impact of carrying a knife could not be ignored, with the loss of a young life only reinforcing that fact. He urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward to the police
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