TWO men have been released on police bail as police continue to probe an underpass stabbing.

Officers were called after a 36-year-old man was stabbed in the chest in Shripney Road, Bognor, near the War Memorial Hospital last month.

Images from the scene showed how the area was taped off while police scoured the area and ambulance crews were called.

The incident happened at 9.30pm on February 24.

A man was taken to Southampton General Hospital with a knife injury to his chest, and was in a stable condition.

Police said two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

One was a 26-year-old man from Felpham and the other was a 30-year-old man from Aldwick.

The police launched Operation Seaspray to investigate the incident.

It is understood the victim and suspects are known to each other.

District commander Chief Inspector Jon Carter said enquiries into the incident were continuing and "the matter is being investigated as a priority".

"We understand that incidents such as these may cause concern among members of the public," he said.

"Please be assured that violence will absolutely not be tolerated and we are committed to catching those who engage in criminality and protecting the local community."

Sussex Police are appealing for further information on this incident, and urging any witnesses of the late night attack to come forward.

Detective Inspector Pauline Lane said: "Our investigation is progressing at pace as we conduct extensive enquiries into this matter.

"We are treating this as an isolated incident and there is nothing at this stage to suggest there is a threat to the wider community.

"I’d like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while our investigation is ongoing and continue to appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious to come forward.”

The police said the two men who had been arrested have since been released on bail, pending further inquiries.

Anyone with information or anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to report it to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote Operation Seaspray.

Alternatively contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.