A teenager has been arrested in connection with the incident after a man was killed. A woman and child were also injured

A man has been killed, while a woman and child rushed to hospital after an knife attack a home in Brighton.

A teenager has been arrested in connection with the incident.

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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