A man miraculously escaped serious injury following a late-night knife attack.

The 38-year-old male victim from Hove was walking northwards in Osborne Villas, Hove, at around 3.30am on Sunday when a man tried to stab him with a knife.

The man was able to escape with just minor scratches but was left shocked and shaken by the attack.

A 47-year-old man from Hove was arrested on suspicion of affray and GBH with intent and has been bailed until December 10.

Anyone who saw what happened or has any information is asked to contact police on 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 208 of 23/11.