A MAN was hit with a cricket bat during a street fight in broad daylight.

Police were called to Bohemia Road in Hastings at 2.30pm on Tuesday following reports of the brawl.

Officers quickly attended the scene to find a 35-year-old man had suffered an injury after being hit with the bat.

He was taken to hospital where he received treatment for the wound.

Police also arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of wounding with intent.

He has been bailed as officers continue to make enquiries in an attempt to to establish the circumstances surrounding the fight.

Anyone with information that could help this investigation is asked to report this online or call 101 quoting 739 of 13/10.