A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Sussex Police responded to a report of a serious assault at a flat in Rymill Road, St Leonards, at around 5.39pm yesterday, November 11.

A man in his 40s, from St Leonards, has been taken to hospital with significant injuries, where he remains in a stable condition.

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A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: "This is being treated as an isolated incident, all parties are believed to be known to one another and no other persons are being sought at this time.

“The public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area as our enquiries continue.

“Anyone with any information is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 991 of 11/11.”