UPDATE: Two arrested after teenager stabbed in Polegate
A 17-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries
Last updated 19th Mar 2024
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in East Sussex.
The teenager was treated by paramedics after being found with stab wounds in Wannock Road at around 9pm on Monday (March 18th), before being taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
His injuries are described as serious, but not life-threatening.
Leonards and an 18-year-old man of no fixed address were detained and remained in custody as of 1pm on Tuesday.
The force confirmed there will be a significant police presence in the area for some time and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Detective Inspector Jess Langlands of Sussex Police said:
“A thorough investigation was launched as soon as this incident was reported and we acted quickly to arrest two suspects.
“I understand this will be distressing for the community, but I would like to assure them that this is understood to be an isolated incident between a group of people known to eachother.
“We are asking anyone who witnessed anything suspicious around that time or has relevant CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to call 101, quoting Operation Hutch.”