Police appeal after man suffers serious head injury in Eastbourne assault

Monday, 19 October 2026 09:49

By Philip Keeler

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Eastbourne which left a man in his twenties with a significant head injury.

The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday 26 September, between 2am and 2.45am, in the Mark Lane or Station Road area of the town.

According to police, the victim was reportedly involved in an altercation with two other men before suffering a serious head injury.

Emergency medical treatment was required, and the injured man was taken to hospital following the incident.

Police have confirmed that he has since been discharged from hospital, although he is continuing to recover from his injuries.

Officers are now working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the assault and are urging anyone who may have witnessed the altercation to come forward.

Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the Mark Lane or Station Road area during the early hours of 26 September and may have information that could assist their investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact Sussex Police.

Information can be provided through the Sussex Police website or by calling 101, quoting reference 141 of 26/09.

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