A MAN has been hospitalised after being stabbed in the chest and leg by two teenage boys.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident in which a man was stabbed near Hastings town centre.

At 3.20am this morning, Sunday November 7, officers were called to Bohemia Road, Hastings, at the junction with White Rock Road.

A 42-year-old local man had sustained stab wounds to his chest and leg.

In a statement police said that the man is receiving treatment at hospital for the injuries which are not assessed as life threatening.

His assailants are described as two white boys, aged about 16-17, both about 5 ft 7 ins.

One was possibly wearing a red coat and they are believed to have been with a third boy.

Detective Constable Andy Smithson said: "If you were in the area at that time, or if you have any other information, please contact us either online or by calling 101, quoting serial 214 of 07/11.

"You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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