A MAN has been charged after an assault on police officers in Eastbourne.

Paul Cunningham, 42, of Pevensey Road, has been charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault by beating of an emergency worker and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

The charges relate to alleged offences against three police officers in Terminus Road, Eastbourne, shortly after 1am on Monday.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court this morning.