Six held after fight near Portslade Station

Six people were arrested for affray after a fight near Portslade Station.

One of those arrested was a 17-year-old girl after Sussex Police officers were called to the fight in Boundary Road, Hove, near the corner of Portland Road.

She was released on police bail until Friday 4 April, along with three men who were detained at the same time. Two of the men are 20 years old and one is 19.

Two other men, a 26-year-old and a 21-year-old, were arrested for affray and assaulting a police officer. Both have been bailed until Saturday 5 April.

The fight happened at about 2am last Saturday (8 March).

Detective Sergeant Simon Dunn said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the disturbance or who may have any information that could assist the police with their investigation.”

Anyone who can help is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.