Man attacked with a cricket bat in Hastings

A police spokesman said: “Officers received a report of a man being hit with a cricket bat during an altercation in Bohemia Road at 2.30pm on Tuesday (October 13).”

A 35-year-old man suffered an injury which required hospital treatment.

A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and has been bailed while enquiries are ongoing, said police.

Anyone with information can report online or call 101 quoting 739 of 13/10.

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