Brighton Police Investigate Alleged Assault on Montgomery Toms

Police in Brighton, an English coastal city, are investigating allegations that right-wing commentator Montgomery Toms was spat at and had equipment damaged. According to The Argus, the investigation concerns a reported assault and property damage, although authorities have not publicly identified a suspect in the available report. The Argus published its report on October 12, 2026, stating that police had opened an investigation into the incident.

The report did not establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged confrontation or explain how the equipment was damaged. The available information also does not specify the extent of the damage or provide further details about the alleged assault. No suspect was identified in the report, and no additional information about potential charges was provided.

A video showing a damaged tent associated with the incident was shared on social media, with the image credited to Montgomery Toms. However, the report did not establish when the footage was recorded or identify the person who originally posted it.

The video provides a visual record of the tent's condition, but the available report does not offer further details connecting the damage to a specific individual or describing the events that preceded it. The report was published by The Argus through a subscriber partnership with its sister publication USA Today. The publication stated that American colleagues had written the article and that its contents might not reflect the views of The Herald.