Boy, 13, airlifted to hospital after suspected stabbing near Eastbourne seafront
Police are trying to trace a group of young people seen leaving the scene
A 13-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital after a suspected stabbing near Eastbourne seafront.
Sussex Police said they were called to a report of a serious assault at around 5.10pm on 20th September.
The boy had suffered an injury consistent with a stabbing, according to the force.
It happened in Grand Parade, near the junctions with Elms Avenue and Cavendish Place.
Police said a group of young people were leaving the scene, and work is ongoing to locate them.
There will be an increased police presence in the area while enquiries continue and to provide reassurance.
Officers are urging any witnesses, or anyone with information such as CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam footage, to come forward.
Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or by calling 101.