Police are appealing for information following a report of a man with a knife in...

Published: 10:26 pm July 2, 2024
Updated: 12:23 am June 18, 2025
Police Seek Information on Eastbourne Knife Incident

Police are appealing for information following a report of a man with a knife in the Upperton Gardens area of Eastbourne. The incident, took place early this morning of 26th June 2024.

Officers were called to the scene at approximately 5.50am after receiving reports of a man wielding a knife. Responding swiftly, they apprehended a 49-year-old local man who was arrested on suspicion of carrying a knife. The suspect has since been released on bail as the investigation continues.

Police are now urging witnesses or anyone with any information or footage related to the incident to come forward. They can provide valuable assistance to the ongoing investigation by contacting the police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 0212 of 26/06.

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