Two men have been arrested for aggravated burglary after a man was taken to hospital.

Sussex Police were called to Southdown Close in Newhaven on Saturday at around 9pm.

A man and a woman reported being assaulted by two men known to them, who fled the scene.

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The man was taken to hospital, although his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A 51-year-old man from Newhaven and a 42-year-old man from Seaford have since been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and remain in custody.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Anyone with information that could support the investigation is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting serial 1133 of 28/09.”