Two Brighton men have been charged with assaulting a police officer after a fight in George Street, Brighton, on the night of Friday 25 September 2026. Sussex Police said a man suffered an arm injury and was taken to hospital, according to Sussex News, which reported the charges on 29 September.
When and where. Shortly before 11pm on Friday 25 September 2026, in George Street, Brighton.
Injury. One man had an arm injury and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Charged. Wesley Douglas, 55, and Oliver Rowsell, 21, both from Brighton, are each charged with assaulting a police officer.
Also arrested. A 21-year-old man from Brighton was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and released on bail. He has not been named.
Court. Douglas and Rowsell are due before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 18 December. The report we have seen does not give the year.
Reference. Sussex Police serial 1804 of 25/09.
What police are asking
Sussex Police said the investigation is continuing. Officers are asking anyone who saw the fight, or who filmed it, to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1804 of 25/09.
Both men are charged and are presumed innocent unless a court finds otherwise. The man arrested on suspicion of violent disorder has not been charged.
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