The police force said it received a report of a man injured in Susan’s Road at about 6pm.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “A 39-year-old man was located nearby and had an injury consistent with a stabbing and was taken to hospital.”
Chief Inspector Karen Osborn added: “There will be an increased police presence in the area while we respond to this incident and to provide reassurance.
“We believe this was an isolated incident that did not pose a threat to the wider community.
“Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to come forward, quoting serial 1142 of 06/09.”

1. Man sustains 'injury consistent with a stabbing' in Eastbourne incident
Police on the scene in Susans Road Photo: Sussex News and Pictures

2. Man sustains 'injury consistent with a stabbing' in Eastbourne incident
Man sustains 'injury consistent with a stabbing' in Eastbourne incident Photo: Sussex News and Pictures

3. Man sustains 'injury consistent with a stabbing' in Eastbourne incident
Police on the scene in Susans Road Photo: Sussex News and Pictures

4. Man sustains 'injury consistent with a stabbing' in Eastbourne incident
Police on the scene in Susans Road Photo: Sussex News and Pictures
