Officers responded to reports of a moped colliding with two pedestrians on the lower promenade near the Kings Road Playground in Brighton on Saturday, October 5.
The incident occurred at around 1.50pm. Following the collision, both victims were taken to the hospital for their injuries, with one woman in her 50s sustaining a serious leg injury. Both victims are now in stable condition.
Witnesses reported seeing a second moped closely following the one involved in the crash, with two riders on each vehicle. One rider fled on foot, while the mopeds continued to drive along the seafront path.
Shortly after, it was reported that weapons were used during a fight between the three remaining riders on the ramp leading from the lower promenade to the pavement of Kings Road, opposite The Metropole Hotel. One man fled the scene, while the remaining two drove off on a moped. Another moped was later found abandoned nearby.
All suspects were described as white, wearing dark clothing, balaclavas, and helmets.
Detective Inspector Laura Hillier-Diamond said:“This was a shocking incident in a busy public area in broad daylight. We’ve increased police presence along the seafront, and an investigation is underway to identify those responsible. We are appealing to the public for any information that could assist us, especially if anyone saw the suspects without their helmets or balaclavas, or if you captured any part of the incident on camera. Any detail, no matter how small, could prove crucial.”
Anyone with information can report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 692 of 05/10.
