A BOY has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a street brawl.
Officers were called to reports of a fight in Hawkswood Road, Hailsham, at 6.20pm last night.
Police secured the area outside a parade of shops in the road while paramedics treated the injured.
A 16-year-old boy "suffered injuries consistent with a stabbing" and was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
Another teenager was also taken to hospital with a minor injury and has been discharged.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm. He remains in custody at this stage.
A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: "Witnesses or anyone with information about the incident is asked to report it to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote Operation Spray.
"Officers will be carrying out patrols and speaking with residents in the community to provide reassurance while the investigation continues."
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