Three men stabbed in Eastbourne

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Police in Eastbourne are appealing for witnesses after three men were stabbed.

This incident occurred at around 8:20pm yesterday on Seaside Road after reports of a fight.

Sussex Police have told us one man has potentially life-threatening injuries, and two others have minor stab wounds; all were taken to the hospital.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH.

There’s an increased police presence in the area, and officers investigating want to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident to get in touch with them.

Sussex Police have released the following statement: "Police attended a report of a man having been stabbed following a fight in Seaside Road, Eastbourne, on Thursday (14 August) at about 8.20pm.

"A man was found with potential life threatening injuries and two other men had also sustained minor stab wounds. All three were taken to hospital.

"A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm and taken to custody.

"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances, and we have an increased police presence in the area.

"Anyone who saw the incident or has an information which could help our investigation is asked to report online or phone 101 quoting Operation Benton."

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