Man left with serious head injury after assault in Eastbourne, say police

Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Eastbourne last month.

Eastbourne Police shared details of the incident on their Facebook page on Friday, October 16.

The police post said: “We’re appealing for information after a man in his 20s was assaulted in Eastbourne, leaving him with a serious head injury.

“Between 2am and 2.45am on 26 September, the victim was in Mark Lane, or Station Road, when an altercation was reported to have taken place with two other men.

Eastbourne Police said a man in his 20s was assaulted in Eastbourne on September 26. Photo: Iconic Media Groupplaceholder image
Eastbourne Police said a man in his 20s was assaulted in Eastbourne on September 26. Photo: Iconic Media Group

“The victim was seriously injured during the incident, and taken to hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged, however continues to recover.

“If you witnessed what happened, or have any information to report, contact police online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 141 of 26/09.”

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