15-year-old from Brighton arrested for attempted murder

A 15-year-old from Brighton has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police have confirmed today (April 22).
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Sussex Police say the teen was arrested on Sunday (April 21), in Polegate after a man was seriously injured in an incident in Eastbourne on Saturday evening (April 20).

A spokesperson for the force said, “A 15-year-old boy from Brighton has been arrestedon suspicion of attempted murder, driving with no license, and driving with no insurance, failing to stop after a traffic colliison, aggravated vehicle taking, and dangerous driving.”

The youth remains in custody at this stage, police said.

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Emergency services including an air ambulance were sent to Larkspur Drive in Shinewater, Eastbourne, at around 6pm on Saturday evening.

A 23-year-old motorcylist was seriously injured in a collision with a car. He suffered serious injuries including a stab wound, police said.

He was flown to hospital in Brighton where he was reported to be in a stable and not life-threatening condition, according to police.