Arrest made after man attacked following crash

A police cordon is in place following an assault with a weapon in Wilton Avenue, Eastbourne

A woman has been arrested and police are hunting "several" suspects after a man was attacked with a weapon following a crash.

The assault happened on Thursday at about 11:00 GMT on Wilton Avenue, Eastbourne, following a collision between two vehicles.

A man was found in a property with serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. The injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.

A 32-year-old woman from Stone Cross has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in custody, Sussex Police confirmed.

Ch Insp Kara Tombling said an investigation into the attack was underway and involved a group of people the force believe are known to each other.

“We have identified several suspects and we are urgently trying to locate and bring them into custody," she added.

There will be an increased police presence in the area, Sussex Police said

Sussex Police said officers were carrying out an extensive search, and the National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter was involved.

The force added there would be an increased police presence in the area while the search was ongoing.