A TEENAGER has been charged with attempted murder after a man was repeatedly stabbed in Crowborough.

The 39-year-old was airlifted to hospital following the violent incident at an address in Sussex View Close on Tuesday night.

He remains at a London hospital in a "serious but stable condition", Sussex Police say.

Harry Leitch appeared in custody at Brighton Magistrates Court charged with the attempted murder of the wounded man.

The unemployed 18-year-old was remanded in custody for an initial appearance at Lewes Crown Court on April 22.

A 37-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm in relation to the incident has been interviewed and released on police bail until April 21.

Sussex Police have confirmed that the three people involved in their investigation are known to each other.