Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Hailsham

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Hailsham yesterday (Sunday).
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Oct 2018, 14:05 BST
Updated 29th Oct 2018, 17:05 BST
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Police say officers were called to a disturbance at an address in Lepeland at 4.15pm and found a 46-year-old man with a stab wound to his stomach.

He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, where he underwent surgery.

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A spokesperson at Sussex Police said the man is in a serious condition.

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A 37-year-old Hastings woman was detained nearby.

She was also arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer. She remains in custody for questioning.

Police say the couple are known to each other.

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