Two friends assaulted on night out

A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a Battle man and his friend were assaulted during a night out in Eastbourne.

The man is alleged to have punched a 22-year-old Bexhill man in the face before headbutting the 22-year-old from Battle.

Both victims were treated at Eastbourne District General Hospital for their injuries and later released.

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The 25-year-old man, from Hailsham, was arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm in Elms Avenue, on Sunday at around 2.50am.

The victims were part of a small group walking along Elms Avenue towards Cavendish Place after leaving the Atlantis bar.

The suspect has been bailed until Monday October 25, pending further enquiries.

Any witnesses or anyone with information about the attacks are asked to contact 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 266 of 2/08 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.