Machete seized after '˜extremely violent' attack in Hastings
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A 29-year-old man from East Hoathly received injuries to his head and arms after he stepped in to try and stop an altercation between and man and a woman in Havelock Road at around 2.10am on Saturday April 1.
The good samaritan was taken to hospital for treatment.
PC Antz Clarke from Sussex Police said: “Although it is not yet clear exactly what happened this was an extremely violent incident and the man is lucky he did not receive more serious injuries”
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Hide AdAnyone who witnessed the incident is asked to email [email protected] quoting serial 0145 of 01/04.
You can also report online to https://sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal/ or call 101.
Sussex Police has said a 21-year-old man from Harrow, London, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a bladed article in a public place.
He has been released on police bail until May 20 while enquiries continue.
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