Superintendent Petra Lazar from Sussex Police said: “After reviewing footage from the protest event held in Brighton on Sunday 8 October, the matter was investigated by Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE). We will continue to support them as they conduct their investigation."

"We are aware that the ongoing conflict in Israel and the border with Gaza is generating public concern and is impacting communities globally and locally, and we extend our support to those affected in Sussex," Lazar continued. "Sussex Police has increased visibility across parts of Sussex to provide an increased presence and reassurance to our local communities. We recognize there is the potential for increased tensions and are engaging and working with communities and partners to ensure people feel safe and protected."

"Anyone who experiences threatening behavior or is worried about their safety is urged to contact police," Lazar concluded.

"This case is now a live counter-terrorism police investigation and as such it would be inappropriate to comment any further at this point," they concluded.

Sussex police are asking for witnesses to come forward.