Two teenagers have been arrested after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed last night, Sussex Police said this morning (Tuesday 19 March).
The pair who were arrested are 17 and 18 years old and the boy who was stabbed was taken to hospital with serious and potentially life-threatening injuries.
His condition is no longer regarded as life-threatening but the two teens who were arrested were held on suspicion of attempted murder.
Sussex Police said: “Two people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Polegate.
“Emergency services were called to Wannock Road at around 9pm on Monday (18 March) where a 17-year-old boy was found with stab wounds.
“He was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital where he remains.
“His injuries are serious but no longer considered to be life-threatening.
“A 17-year-old boy, from St Leonards, and an 18-year-old man, of no fixed address, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
“They remain in custody at this time.”
Detective Inspector Jess Langlands said: “A thorough investigation was launched as soon as this incident was reported and we acted quickly to arrest two suspects.
“I understand this will be distressing for the community but I would like to assure them that this is understood to be an isolated incident between a group of people known to each other.
“We are asking anyone who witnessed anything suspicious around that time or has relevant CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to call 101, quoting Operation Hutch.”
To read our initial report on the stabbing, click here.