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Sussex Police Seek Footage After Seafront Stabbing of Teen

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 10:09 PM UTC · How we work

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A 13-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital after being stabbed near Eastbourne seafront.
The stabbing occurred at about 17:10 BST on Saturday at Grand Parade near Elms Avenue and Cavendish Place.
Sussex Police said a group of young people left the scene and are being sought.
Police will maintain an increased presence in the area.
They urge anyone with CCTV, phone or dash-cam footage to contact Sussex Police.

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A 13-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital after being stabbed near Eastbourne seafront.
The stabbing occurred at about 17:10 BST on Saturday at Grand Parade near Elms Avenue and Cavendish Place.
Sussex Police said a group of young people left the scene and are being sought.
Police will maintain an increased presence in the area.
They urge anyone with CCTV, phone or dash-cam footage to contact Sussex Police.