Wednesday 7th May 2025

Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police 

Man charged following serious assault in Eastbourne

An 18-year-old man has been charged following an incident which occurred early Saturday morning (3 May).

Police were called shortly after 7.30am, to a report that a 30-year-old man had been injured with a knife in Terminus Road, Eastbourne.

The victim, a 30-year-old man, from Eastbourne was taken to hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

Two men were arrested shortly after the incident on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, following further investigation they were released with no further action and eliminated from police enquiries.

A third man, 18-year-old from Newhaven, was later arrested, interviewed, and subsequently charged with grievous bodily harm, and remanded to court to appear on Wednesday, 7 May.

Eastbourne District Commander, Chief Inspector Mark Evans, said: 

“We recognise this incident will have caused concern within the local community, I would like to reassure residents this matter was swiftly dealt with and suspects arrested. I can confirm we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

“Additional patrols have been carried out over the last few days and there will continue to be an increased police presence in the area to provide reassurance.”

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to report online, or by calling 101 quoting 372 of 03/05.