THESE nine pictures show police investigating at the scene of a stabbing yesterday.

The attack, which happened around 3.30pm in Malvern Way, Hastings, led to police cordoning off the road while forensic investigators scoured the scene.

The victim, a 24-year-old man, was taken to hospital with wounds “consistent of being stabbed with a sharp implement.”

Police said the victim went to meet a man suspected of stabbing him before he was attacked.

Officers were at the scene around 3.35pm and said they were providing reassurance to the surrounding community.

Police are keen to identify a black teenage man with a 'cornrows' style haircut.

A search was conducted at an address in Hastings, but no one was present.

Detective Inspector Sophie McGarel, said: “We appreciate this is a distressing incident for the local community, but I’d like to offer reassurance that we are treating it as an isolated incident involving two people known to each other, with no threat to the wider public.

The Argus: Pictures from Dan Jessup show forensic investigators at the scenePictures from Dan Jessup show forensic investigators at the scene

“We would urge anyone who lives in the area who has a video doorbell footage or information which could help officers with our investigation to come forward.”

If you have information or video footage report it to police online or call 101 quoting serial number 896 of 25/11.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, visit the website or call 0800 555 111.

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