A man has been stabbed in the back after a brawl this morning.

Emergency services were called to Woodland Drive, Hove, shortly after 11.25am.

A 29-year old man received a stab injury to his back and was been taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital by ambulance for treatment.

His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and a knife has been recovered.

An air ambulance landed at nearby Hove Park but was not required.

Anyone with information should call Sussex Police on 101.