A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed.

Sussex Police were called to reports of an altercation outside a premises in London Road, Bexhill, at about 11.50pm on Friday, February 24.

Police said a man sustained injuries consistent with a stabbing and was taken to hospital.

The Argus: Police officers working at the scenePolice officers working at the scene (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

Pictures show a large police presence in the town with a cordon in place.

Officers can be seen searching the area and taking photographs of the scene.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “It is believed to be an isolated incident that does not pose a threat to the wider community, and officers are investigating.

The Argus: Forensics at the sceneForensics at the scene (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

“There will be increased high-visibility patrols being carried out as part of the investigation and for reassurance.

“Witnesses or anyone with information about the incident is asked to report it to Sussex Police online and quote serial 1488 of 24/02.”