Man charged followed St Leonards attack

A woman suffered stab injuries.

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 27th Dec 2023
Last updated 27th Dec 2023

A man's appeared in court after being charged grievous bodily harm in St Leonards.

Police were called to an address at 4.38am on Friday (22 December) following a report of an assault.

A 27-year-old woman was taken to hospital to be treated for an injury consistent with being stabbed.

She has since been discharged and is being supported by officers.

Following enquiries, Kerri Fordham, 37, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with GBH with intent, criminal damage and breaching a non-molestation order.

He was remanded in custody to appear before Brighton Magistrates' Court yesterday (26 December).

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