A health centre has announced it will close early after rumours of a planned protest in the city. Brighton Station Health Centre in Queens Road will close at 5pm today rather than 8pm for the safety of its staff and patients. NHS Sussex has also confirmed that the Station Plaza walk-in centre in Hastings will be closed at 5pm today.
The early closures were decided after rumours emerged about potential protests in Brighton and Hastings, the details of which The Argus has chosen not to publicise. READ MORE: 'Rioters are not welcome in Sussex,' politicians say There are fears this could be part of a wider wave of protests and riots that have hit the UK since the Southport stabbings last week. Unrest has been witnessed across the country, with police officers injured during “sustained violence” in Plymouth on Monday.
The streets of Darlington also saw officers pelted with bricks by rioters, while shop windows were smashed up. Sussex Police said they will make people "regret their actions" if they choose to riot. They added that their officers are experienced in public order incidents and have plans in place to combat violent disorder if necessary.
Assistant Chief Constable Paul Court said that racist, criminal behaviour will not be tolerated. Brighton and Hove City Council Leader Bella Sankey has said the council is working closely with the police and that “violent thuggery” has no place in the city . She said: “We are aware of growing public concern following the recen.