Two teens rushed to hospital following fight in Hailsham

A fight in Hailsham yesterday resulted in two teenagers being taken to hospital.

Sussex Police received reports of a fight in Hawkswood Road at 6.20pm yesterday (Monday, August 30).

A police spokesperson confirmed officers secured the area outside the parade of shops and paramedics were also called.

The spokesperson said, “One teenager was taken to hospital with his injuries. He is now in a stable condition.

“A second teenager suffered a minor injury and also attended hospital but he has since been discharged.”

According to police, a teenage boy was arrested at the scene on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm, he has been bailed until September 27.

The spokesperson said, “This is now an active case and we are aware of footage circulating on social media of the incident.

“We politely ask the public not to share the footage or comment on it online, and instead encourage posts to be removed while the matter is investigated.”

Police say officers will be carrying out patrols and speaking with residents in the community to provide reassurance while the investigation continues.

Witnesses or anyone with information about the incident is asked to report it to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote Operation Spray.