Five arrests after Eastbourne stabbing

Officers attended The Beacon just after 8.30pm on Saturday (April 10) after a 17-year-old boy suffered significant stab wounds to the stomach. He was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains in a stable condition.

Following extensive police enquiries, officers initially arrested a 23-year-old man from Kent, a 25-year-old man from Eastbourne and a 27-year-old man from Brighton all on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and affray. The three were released on police bail until April 25.

On Wednesday evening (April 14) officers then arrested a 19-year-old man from Chelsea and Kensington on suspicion of attempted murder and a 20-year-old man from Hackney on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The pair remain in custody at this time.

Detective inspector Sophie McGarel said, “Following extensive enquiries, we have been able to arrest five people in connection with the matter and have recovered a knife, which may have been the weapon used in the attack.

“The victim is recovering in hospital but the injuries he has faced could be life-changing for him.

“If you believe you might have information to assist our ongoing investigation please make contact with us immediately.”

Information can be reported to Sussex Police either online or by calling 101 quoting Operation Parkham.