Hailsham man slashed in town centre brawl

Police are appealing for information after a clash between two groups of men in Eastbourne resulted in a Hailsham man being seriously injured.

During the early hours of Saturday (4 August) police were called to the junction of Langney Road and Terminus Road, Eastbourne, where the groups of men were reported to be fighting.

As a result of the violence, a 28-year-old man from Hailsham suffered slash wounds to his face. He was found in nearby Lismore Road and was taken by ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.

A 19-year-old man from Stone Cross, Pevensey, and a 25-year-old man from Eastbourne were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. After being interviewed, both men were released under investigation
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Officers would like to speak to anyone who saw what happened or who may have other relevant information. They are asked to contact police online or by phoning 101, quoting serial 98 of 04/08.

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