Man sustains 'injury consistent with a stabbing' in Eastbourne incident

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.”