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Man charged following death and serious injury at seafront property

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Following an incident in which one man died and another sustained serious injuries, a 26-year-old man has been charged.

Emergency services responded to reports of a fight taking place inside a property in Regency Square at around 2.10 am on Sunday, April 26.

Inside, two men were found with stab injuries.

One of the men, in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment.

The second man, aged 37, and now formally identified as Tio Day, was pronounced deceased at the scene a short while later.

Police at the property on Sunday (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, Sussex Police said.

Police attended a nearby hotel following reports of a man entering the reception and exhibiting concerning behaviour.

A cordon was in place outside Moon’s Lodge in Regency Square the following morning.

Daniel Bassett, of no fixed address, was arrested in connection with the incident and taken into custody.

On Tuesday, April 28, he was charged with murder and attempted murder.

Bassett has been remanded to appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, April 29.

Tyio Day (Image: Family handout)

You can read a tribute from Tio’s family here: Family tribute to Tyio Day who died in Regency Square | The Argus

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Brighton and Hove Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said: “Our thoughts are with Tio’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

“Tragic incidents like this have significant consequences.

“Lives are lost or changed forever, families are left grieving, and entire communities are affected.

“We will continue to work tirelessly to tackle knife crime in our communities, and hold those found responsible to account.

“If you have any information that could support our investigation, please report it online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Wenthill.

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