A MAN has been arrested following an assault at a music festival which left another man needing stitches.

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault at The Southern Sunset Festival at The Oval in Hastings on Saturday.

A man in his thirties required stitches after allegedly being struck over the head with an item following an altercation at around 6.20 pm.

A 28-year-old man from Surrey was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and supplying a psychoactive substance.

He has been released on bail subject to conditions while enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information which could help with enquiries is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1162 of 07/08.

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