Shocked neighbour heard 'screaming' during 'attack' in property

Yahoo

01-04-2025

A neighbour reported hearing "screaming" during an alleged attack in a property which led to a teenager being arrested on suspicion of murder.
A "quiet" residential road in Brighton has been taken over by emergency services this morning following the death of a 57-year-old man.
Police and paramedics were called to Hartfield Avenue before 7.30am today, April 1, following reports of a man attacking multiple people inside a property.
Police found the man seriously injured inside. He died at the scene.
A woman and a boy were also seriously injured and were taken to hospital.
A cordon is in place in Hartfield Avenue (Image: NQ) Neighbours have shared their shock at the news, with one who lives in Woodbourne Avenue reporting hearing screaming.
The man, who did not wish to be named, said: "I heard screaming at 7ish so I looked out of my window.
"Then ten minutes later the police and ambulance arrived and then the armed police.
An aerial shot of the scene (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) "I saw them bring the guy out who they've arrested.
"It's so quiet here nothing ever happens.
"The biggest thing that gets people talking [here] is some snow in the winter.
"It's a big shock."
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Another man said: "It's so surprising.
"It just goes to show it can happen anywhere."
Others reported seeing ambulances arrive at the address.
Several neighbours were also completely unaware of what had happened.
He said: "It's really sad what happened, but I didn't know anything until I saw the news article."
Officers at the scene (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) A 19-year-old man from Brighton has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Divisional commander chief superintendent Rachel Carr said: "Following an emergency call to police, an immediate response was sent to Hartfield Avenue, where sadly, a man was found deceased, and a woman and child were found seriously injured. "A suspect is in custody and a fast-moving investigation is underway to establish exactly what happened and why. "This is a tragic incident and we understand it will cause shock and alarm among the local community, however there is not believed to be a wider threat to the public at this time." Anyone who has information to report is asked to contact police online, or by calling 101 quoting Operation Catullus.