Two boys have been arrested after a fire extinguisher was hurled at a man in a JD Sports shop in Brighton.

Footage emerged on social media of a brawl inside the Churchill Square Shopping Centre on December 14. Three boys and a man were treated at the mall for minor injuries.

Two teenagers, a 14-year-old from Telscombe Cliffs and a 16-year-old from Eastbourne, have been arrested on suspicion of affray, but were released on bail.

Affray means to use or threaten unlawful violence towards another and their conduct is such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for their safety.

Police said enquiries are ongoing in locating other parties involved.

One person approaches the JD Sports with a fire extinguisher slung over their shoulder

The brawl took place in Churchill Square Shopping Centre in Brighton

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: ‘Police have made two arrests following an altercation in Brighton.

‘Officers were called to the incident at a shop in Churchill Square at around 3pm on Thursday (14 Dec). Three boys and a man were treated at the scene for minor injuries. Following enquiries, a 14-year-old boy from Telscombe Cliffs and a 16-year-old boy from Eastbourne have been arrested on suspicion of affray.

‘Enquiries are ongoing in locating other parties involved. Following the incident, there was an increased police presence in the area to ensure the safety of the public, with a continued visibility to provide further reassurance.’

They added that the two boys have now been ‘bailed pending further enquiries.’

Chief Inspector Andrew Saville said: ‘Violence and anti-social behaviour such as this is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.’

A security guard attempted to stop one of the brawlers

Two teenagers aged 14 and 16 have been arrested, Sussex Police said

A spokesperson for JD Group said: ‘The safety and security of our colleagues and customers is our highest priority as a business.

‘We do not condone threatening, violent and abusive behaviour in any shape or form, and take any incidences extremely seriously.’

The footage that emerged last week appeared to show dozens of people involved in the fight.

One person can be seen standing at the shop entrance with a fire extinguisher slung over his shoulder before running into the shop.

It is understood that, during the incident, a red fire extinguisher hit a man and a loud thud was heard.

One onlooker said: ‘Oh my God,’ while other Christmas shoppers could be heard gasping.

One of the attackers, wearing a black hoodie, tracksuit bottoms, white socks and slider flip flops, then picked up another fire extinguisher and smashed the glass security barrier.

A security guard ran out and tried to stop him, shouting: ‘What are you doing?’

Blood could be seen on the ground in the shop, sportswear was left strewn over the floor and a mannequin was knocked over in the window display.

The police were called at 3pm.