A 57-YEAR-OLD man has been killed and a woman and boy seriously injured after a terrifying knife rampage – with a teenager arrested.
Emergency services responded early this morning to a report of a man attacking multiple people inside a house in Brighton.
Officers rushed to the scene around 7.30am and found a man suffering from catastrophic injuries.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman and a boy were also found in the house with serious injuries, and have been taken to hospital for treatment.
Police arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of murder and he has been taken into custody.
Sussex Police says it is not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.
One elderly neighbour said: “I didn’t hear anything… By the time police arrived it was all over and he was arrested.
“There were ambulances and police officers everywhere and everyone was quite alarmed.
“Initially, people thought someone might be armed and loose but it quickly became apparent officers had arrested someone.
“It’s very, very alarming and it sounds tragic. My heart goes out to the family.”
Another resident said: “Police cars, ambulances and paramedics descended on the house.
“Everyone was staring out of their windows trying to figure out what was happening.
“Thankfully the arrest was made quite peacefully but there was a moment when I thought there could be a hostage situation.
“Thankfully it seems that was averted. It’s really sad. I don’t know the family at all but it’s all very tragic. What impels someone to such an act?”
This morning there was a large police cordon in place and around five forensic officers were seen coming in and out of the three-bedroom terraced home.
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.”
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