UPDATE: Witnesses sought to Brighton '˜road rage' assault

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered serious head injuries following an assault in Brighton.
The scene of the incident. Picture by Eddie MitchellThe scene of the incident. Picture by Eddie Mitchell
The scene of the incident. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

Officers were called to London Road around 7.50pm yesterday (Saturday, April 21) following an altercation between the occupants of two vehicles.

Police said one of the men exited his vehicle and approached the second car and both a verbal and physical altercation occurred.

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A 37-year-old man from London was hit in the head with, what was believed to be, a steering wheel lock.

The street was cordoned off. Picture by Eddie MitchellThe street was cordoned off. Picture by Eddie Mitchell
The street was cordoned off. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

He suffered serious but not life-threatening or changing head injuries and was taken to hospital.

Detective Sergeant Donna Ward said: “This was an isolated incident between two vehicles.

“The two cars were involved in a road rage incident and this has subsequently lead to a physical altercation.

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“We believe there was a bus going past the two vehicles at the time of the incident.

Scenes of crimes officers taking evidence. Picture by Eddie MitchellScenes of crimes officers taking evidence. Picture by Eddie Mitchell
Scenes of crimes officers taking evidence. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

“We are appealing for anyone on that bus or members of the public walking past to come forward with any information they may have.”

A 39-year-old man from London has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

A 37-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of affray.

Both men remain in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

To report information please go online or call 101 quoting reference 1193 of 21/04.