Emergency services rushed to Windsor Road, Bexhill, on Monday afternoon following reports of a stabbing. Paramedics treated a 35-year-old man at the scene for knife injuries to his chest before transporting him to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
A 23-year-old woman from Bexhill has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and is currently in police custody.
A Sussex Police spokesperson confirmed the incident, saying: “Officers responded to a report that a 35-year-old man had sustained knife injuries to his chest in Windsor Road, Bexhill at 3pm on Monday (October 14). He remains in a serious condition, in the care of the ambulance service.”
“Windsor Road has been temporarily closed while enquiries are undertaken at the scene,” the spokesperson added.
Sussex Police have urged anyone with information to come forward. Reports can be made online or by calling 101, quoting reference 666 of 14/10.