A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a stabbing.

Police were called to an incident in Clyde Road, St Leonards, at about 12.40pm today.

Further inquiries led to the discovery of a 37-year-old local man with serious injuries in an alleyway in nearby Wishing Tree Road.

Paramedics were called to the scene but despite their efforts the victim died at the scene, A section of the street was cordoned off this afternoon while forensics investigations are carried out.

A 21-year-old from London from London was arrested in Clyde Road and is currently in police custody.

Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident but anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Lexus.