A wanted man was found in Liverpool following a stabbing in a Brighton shop.
Ryan McLean - also known as Scouse Carlos - was arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing in Portslade, Brighton. McLean was tracked to Dingle and taken into custody on Friday, April 29 by officers from Merseyside Police.
The 39-year-old, of no fixed abode, was identified as a suspect after an incident at Rishi News in South Street, Portslade at around 12pm on February 27. A man was chased into the shop and stabbed in the stock room.
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The victim suffered serious head injuries and was taken to hospital for further treatment A Crimestoppers appeal had offered £3,000 for any information given which would lead to his arrest.
McLean was located in the Dingle area shortly after 10pm on Friday, April 29. Following his arrest McLean was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and remanded in custody.
He will appear at Lewes Crown Court on May 26.
Detective Inspector Neil Phillips said: “This was a vicious attack that understandably caused concern in the local area, so we are pleased to have a suspect charged and in custody. I would like to thank Merseyside Police for their support in arresting McLean and for everybody involved in this investigation for their help in locating and bringing him into custody.”
