A man was taken to hospital last night with serious head injuries after a potential assault.

The 22-year-old sustained the injuries in Terminus Road, Eastbourne, at around 2.15am on Christmas Day.

Sussex Police said they are treating it as a potential assault.

The man, who has not been named, was originally taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital before being transferred to a specialist unit at Hurstwood Park Neurological Centre in Haywards Heath.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Police would like to hear from anyone with information who may be able to assist."

Anyone with information should contact Sussex Police on 0845 6070999.