Man arrested after Eastbourne stabbing

A man was found with potential life-threatening injuries following a stabbing on Seaside Road in Eastbourne on Thursday night (August 14).

Two other men suffered stab wounds as a result of the incident. All three victims were taken to hospital.

A man has since been arrested, according to Sussex Police. 

A spokesperson said: “Police attended a report of a man having been stabbed following a fight in Seaside Road, Eastbourne, on Thursday (August 14) at about 8.20pm.

“A man was found with potential life-threatening injuries and two other men had also sustained minor stab wounds. All three were taken to hospital.

“A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm and taken to custody.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances, and we have an increased police presence in the area.

“Anyone who saw the incident or has an information which could help our investigation is asked to report online or phone 101 quoting Operation Benton.”