Police appeal for witnesses after Hastings stabbing

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered stab wounds to his neck during an attack in Hastings.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Apr 2017, 15:57 BST
Updated 9th May 2017, 19:09 BST

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Police were called at 6.15pm on Friday (April 21) to a man who had been stabbed in Priory Road. The 18-year-old man from Hastings was treated at the Conquest Hospital for the serious but not life-threatening wounds to his back and neck.

Detective Constable Rob Mitchell-Davis said: “We believe the victim and suspect are known to each other. Did anyone see a fight break out on Priory Road? We are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information is asked to contact us.”

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Any witnesses to this incident are requested to contact police online https://sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal/ quoting serial 1268 of 21/04.

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