Man stabbed in Hastings attack

By Richard Gladstone
Published 13th Oct 2022, 17:19 BST
Updated 13th Oct 2022, 17:19 BST
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Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Hastings on Tuesday evening (October 11).

A 32-year-old local man reported being stabbed shortly after 7.15pm by a man who knocked on his front door in Rye Road.

Police said the suspect and at least one other man then fled the scene after the victim was stabbed.

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The victim was taken to hospital for treatment, police said.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the stabbing in HastingsPolice are appealing for witnesses following the stabbing in Hastings
Police are appealing for witnesses following the stabbing in Hastings

DC Dione Powell, from Sussex Police, said: “While this is believed to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public, we understand the impact it may have on the community and have increased patrols to provide a visible, reassuring presence in the area.

“We are keen to speak to anybody who witnessed the incident or has any information which could help with our investigation.

“Please contact Sussex Police online or via 101, quoting serial 1311 of 11/10.”