Man stabbed in St Leonards

The incident happened in an alleyway off Southwater Road, police said.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Police responded to a report of a stabbing in an alleyway off Southwater Road, St Leonards, about 8.38pm on Sunday, November 8.

“A 37-year-old man was taken to hospital where he received treatment for minor injuries and was later discharged.

“Police are appealing for anyone with any information about the incident to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1181 of 08/11.”

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