The victim has been named to be 17-year-old Mustafa Momand - he was treated by paramedics at the scene, but later died in hospital.
A boy who died after being stabbed in broad daylight in Brighton city centre has been named by police.The victim has been named to be 17-year-old Mustafa Momand - he was treated by paramedics at the scene but eventually died in hospital.A blue tent is in place where the stabbing took place.Local business owner Wayne James runs a barbershop just yards from the scene and witnessed the emergency response.
"I'm originally from Croydon and we know what recently happened there. But it doesn't matter where it is it can still happen on your doorstep."Forensic teams have been trying to build a picture of what happened and have been gathering evidence for more than 12 hours.Sussex Police has described the investigation as 'fast-moving' and has urged all witnesses to speak to them.
"You feel personally responsible in a way. You're doing all this work - good work - to try and intervene and prevent these things from taking place and when you read the headlines your heart just sinks, it can't not."
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