A TEENAGER has been arrested after a man was stabbed in a residential street.

Officers were called at around 12.20am on Friday to report of a fight in Lower Barn Close, Horsham.

A 33-year-old man was found with serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where he remains.

Police have confirmed that a 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and is in custody for questions.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Police investigating the assault would like to speak to anyone who saw what happened and ask nearby residents to check CCTV or doorbell cameras to see if they captured any relevant footage from the area, particularly a group of people running from the scene in the direction of Littlehaven railway station.

“Anyone with information can contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 17 of 27/05. Alternatively, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”