A MAN was taken to hospital after being stabbed and run over.

The 31-year-old was stabbed several times in the body in Norwich Drive, Bevendean.

He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital after the incident at 3.30am on Saturday.

Police say he was run over by a car which then drove away, but luckily the many did not suffer serious injury.

Detective Sergeant Sebastian Day said: “The victim is very fortunate that his injuries were not more serious.

“We are keen to speak to anybody who witnessed or heard the incident.Anyone with information should report it online or call 101 and quote 239 of 21/09.

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