Pictured: Boy, 17, stabbed to death in Brighton as teen, 16, arrested
Pictured: Boy, 17, stabbed to death in Brighton as 16-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody
- According to the police, Mustafa Momand was taken to the hospital in an emergency situation but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
The first name and photograph of a 17-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed in Brighton have been released.
Sussex Police launched a murder investigation after Mustafa Momand was fatally injured on Queens Road yesterday afternoon.
At present, a teenager aged 16 has been apprehended under suspicion of committing murder and is currently being held in custody.
Emergency services quickly responded to a bustling street in the city center at approximately 5pm after receiving reports of a teenager being stabbed.
Mustafa was rushed to hospital by emergency crews but he was tragically pronounced dead there. Police said his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Sussex Police launched a murder investigation after Mustafa Momand (pictured) was fatally injured on Queens Road in Brighton yesterday afternoon.
The emergency crews quickly transported the teenager to the hospital, but unfortunately, he was declared deceased. The police have notified his closest relatives.
The crime scene is being investigated by forensic officers. Additionally, a blue tent has been set up for further examination by the forensic teams.
After conducting a thorough search, Sussex Police apprehended a 16-year-old male on suspicion of committing murder.
Last night, the police cordoned off the area and specialist officers were seen conducting an investigation. Additionally, a blue tent has been set up as forensic teams carry out their investigation.
The tragic death of the boy contributes to the already high number of teenagers who have died this year in Britain. Recently, in Luton, five teenagers were stabbed on the same day, resulting in one fatality and leaving two others in critical condition.
In June, Home Secretary Suella Braverman urged police to ‘ramp up’ use of stop and search in a crackdown on street knife crime. London especially has been rocked by several teenage fatalities this year.
On September 27, a tragic incident occurred in the capital where a 15-year-old schoolgirl named Elianne Andam lost her life due to a fatal stabbing while she was on her way to school.
This year, there have been 13 incidents of fatal stabbings, two incidents of shootings, and one incident of a suspected arson attack.
The death of the GCSE student has caused a strong reaction of anger due to another tragic loss of life, leading to increased demands for Sadiq Khan to address the issue of knife crime in the capital.
Detective Superintendent Andy Wolstenholme, from the Surrey & Sussex Major Crime Team, expressed his sorrow over the unfortunate stabbing incident in Brighton. He acknowledged that the community would be deeply disturbed and concerned by this tragic event, as a young man has tragically lost his life.
A teenager, aged 16, has been taken into custody under suspicion of committing a homicide. Depicted in the image: Law enforcement officials present on Queens Road.
The boy’s murder adds to a tragic number of teenage deaths this year in Britain. Pictured: Police at the scene
The police in Sussex have stated that this is a very sad event where a young man has died, and they acknowledge that the community will be surprised and concerned. The image shows the presence of police at the location.
A suspect has been apprehended and an investigation is swiftly progressing to determine the precise events and motives.
During this period, there will be a heightened presence of law enforcement in the vicinity.
‘This incident took place in the centre of the city at a peak time. Officers have already spoken with many witnesses, but we would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, or saw a man dressed in black leaving the area who hasn’t yet provided details to the police.
Likewise, we urge individuals with pertinent information or video recordings, such as those captured by a dashcam or mobile phone, to contact 101 or submit a report online, mentioning Operation Ash. In case of an emergency, please dial 999.
