Sussex Police have established a cordon on Langney Road in Eastbourne after reports of a possible stabbing early on Thursday morning. Forensic officers in masks and gloves were observed examining a light green Fiat 500 and a silver Toyota hybrid SUV within the taped-off area near St Wilfrid’s Hospice shop, reported the Argus.
Evidence collection included handling a small can adjacent to one vehicle amid parked cars and traffic cones blocking access. No arrests or injury details have been released, and the scene is guarded by multiple police vehicles as investigations continue. Authorities are appealing for witnesses to contact them via 101, quoting serial 214 of 09/10.
Pictures taken at the scene showed officers on the scene and police tape around several vehicles.
Sussex Police said: “Police responded to a report of an assault on a man in Langley Road, Eastbourne, at 1am on Thursday 9 October.
“Officers are carrying out house to house enquiries and seeking CCTV in an effort to understand the circumstances and locate those involved, including the potential victim.
“If you have CCTV or dashcam footage, or any information please contact police on 101, quoting serial 47 of 9 October.”
