A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

A 39-year-old was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, after he was stabbed in Pevensey Road, Eastbourne, at 10.40pm last Sunday.

He received treatment for a wound to his chest and his hand before being released.

The victim had an argument with a man who had shouted at him earlier in the evening. As he and his friend walked along Pevensey Road, a man came up to the victim and stabbed him.

A 51-year-old Eastbourne man was detained, questioned and released on bail until July 19. Witnesses should call 101 quoting serial Operation Basildon.