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Murder probe after fight spills into Brighton street | Murder probe after fight spills into Brighton street |
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A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a fight in the early hours of Sunday in Brighton. | A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a fight in the early hours of Sunday in Brighton. |
The 23-year-old victim from Brighton was hit by a Tesco lorry when the fight spilled onto Western Road. | |
He was found lying in the road by emergency services at 02:40 BST and died at the scene. | |
A 27-year-old Hove man arrested on suspicion of murder is in police custody, Sussex Police said. | |
Western Road from Montpelier Road to Norfolk Square is closed in both directions while investigations are being carried out. | Western Road from Montpelier Road to Norfolk Square is closed in both directions while investigations are being carried out. |
'Deeply shocked' | |
Det Ch Insp Tanya Jones from Sussex Police said: "This has been a fast-moving investigation and we have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. | Det Ch Insp Tanya Jones from Sussex Police said: "This has been a fast-moving investigation and we have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. |
"However we are still appealing for witnesses who may have seen the fight which spilled into Western Road and then the victim being hit by a lorry." | |
In a statement, Tesco said: "We were deeply shocked to hear about this incident and our thoughts go out to this young man's family. | |
"We are co-operating fully with the police in their investigation. | |
"Clearly, this is a very difficult time for our colleague but we will provide him and his family with all the support they need." |