Further appeal after boy robbed and stabbed in Hastings

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 20th Feb 2024

Sussex Police have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses after a boy was robbed and stabbed in Hastings.

Emergency services were called to the incident in Southdown Avenue, at the junction of Malvern Way, at 3.30pm on Saturday 10 February.

The force have said the victim, a 13 year-old-boy, reported being approached by two males not known to him.

His coat was removed by one of the males while the other stabbed him in the groin area.

Police and the ambulance service attended and the boy was taken to hospital to be treated for an injury to his groin consistent with being stabbed.

He has since been discharged.

Enquiries continue

Following enquiries, a 15-year-old boy from Eastbourne was arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

Another 15-year-old boy from Eastbourne was also arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

They have both been released on conditional bail until 13 May while enquiries continue.

Inspector Richard Breeze, of the Hastings Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:

“This is a fast-moving investigation and we urge anyone with any information to report it to us. There continues to be an increased police presence in the area while we carry out enquiries".

Anyone who has more information is being asked to contact the police.

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