Man stabbed after ‘group fight’ in Eastbourne during lockdown

Officers were called to reports of a group of people fighting outside a newsagents in Cavendish Place at 5.45pm on Sunday evening (April).

A 19-year-old man was found with a knife injury in his hand, said police. He was taken to hospital where he required surgery.

Warrant for the arrest of this man after several attacked in Eastbourne

Sussex Police say a 34-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. She remains in custody.

Detective Constable Elliott Lander said, “This happened in a fairly busy part of Eastbourne town centre and we believe someone may have seen something that could assist with our investigation.

“We are appealing to anyone who witnessed what happened to get in touch”.

Anyone with information is asked to report online or call 101, quoting serial 1162 of 05/04.