A MAN was taken to hospital after a reported stabbing which took place outside a library.

Police sealed off Sutton Park Road in Seaford after reports of a “fight” between three men on Saturday at 3.40pm.

There were reports that one man had been “slashed” while another man reported being struck by a yellow spirit level.

A 45-year-old man from Eastbourne was taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital with an arm wound, while a 20-year-old man suffered “reddening to his face” after being struck.

Police now say enquiries are continuing, and said a 25-year-old man from Eastbourne was arrested on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm.

He was bailed until April 25.

Meanwhile, a 63-year-old woman from Seaford was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. She was released under investigation.

Anyone who saw the incident or has information should call 101 and quote 794 of 30/03.