Major incident at Hastings station; police, ambulance and fire service at scene

Emergency services were called to the incident earlier in the afternoon.

The area has been cordoned off by police and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

Buses have also been diverted.

On X (formerly Twitter), Stagecoach South East said: “Due to a major incident at Hastings Station our buses are unable to serve the station due to a high number of emergency service in the area. Please bear with us while we navigate the situation.”

It said that buses are currently unable to serve the station until at least 7pm.

The company said: “Alternative stops are: Havelock Road (98, 99, 319, 321, 322, 323), Harold Place (100, 101, 321), Cambridge Road (324, 349, 1066), and Priory Meadow (7, 27, 324, 328, 329, 329A).”

An East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called at 4.50pm to an incident on Station Approach, Hastings.

“Two fire appliances and four officers are on scene. Please avoid the area.”

A spokesperson for South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) said: “South East Coast Ambulance Service was called to reports of several people in need of medical attention in Station Approach, Hastings shortly before 4pm on Tuesday, April 14.

“Ambulance crews and the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) attended and assessed 17 patients. All patients were discharged from our care on scene with no injuries reported.”

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Police are investigating reports of a disturbance and an assault with an unknown liquid in Station Approach, Hastings, at about 3.45pm on April 14.

“The liquid has been tested and is not deemed harmful, and there are no reports of anyone being injured.

“East Sussex Fire and Rescue and the South East Coast Ambulance (SECAmb) attended as a precaution.

“Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or with information to report it to Sussex Police online quoting serial 949 of 14/04.”