Two men have been found guilty of wounding with intent after a brutal assault in central Brighton that led to the death of 34-year-old Cameron Devlin.
The attack happened on 21 December 2019 outside a shop on North Street near West Street. Cameron, who had fallen asleep during a night out, was confronted and violently assaulted by a group of men.
Brighton police conducted a complex investigation which established a connection between the injuries sustained in the assault and Cameron’s death five days later from complications related to sepsis.
Brutal Nighttime Attack
Cameron Devlin was attacked in the early hours of 21 December 2019 after falling asleep outside a shop in Brighton city centre. A group of men approached him, waking him before the situation escalated into violence.
Cameron was knocked to the ground and repeatedly kicked, suffering a serious shoulder injury and facial lacerations.
Fatal Aftermath Confirmed
Emergency services treated Cameron at the scene, but he tragically died on 26 December 2019 after developing sepsis from his injuries. National medical specialists confirmed the link between the assault and his death during the police investigation.
Long Investigation Leads To Convictions
Sussex Police carried out a detailed inquiry, including arrests at Brighton railway station shortly after the attack. Charges against Oliver Priddle, 26, and Niraj Amaidas, 25, for murder and grievous bodily harm were authorised in August 2025.
Following a four-week trial at Brighton Crown Court, both men were found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm but were acquitted of murder.
Family Plea
Detective Inspector James Meanwell said, “Cameron was a young man, beloved husband, son, brother and friend, and his loss will continue to be felt by all who knew him.”
Sentencing for Priddle and Amaidas is scheduled for 10 July 2025. Cameron’s family have requested that their privacy continue to be respected as the case concludes.
Originally published by UKNIP.
