Police are appealing for witnesses following a stabbing in Worthing on New Year’s Eve.
Police were called just after 3.10pm to a report of a man having been attacked whilst sat on Marine Parade near The Dome Cinema.
The victim sustained hand injuries as he attempted to defend himself and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Officers believe the two men may have been known to each other.
Members of the public are said to have helped the victim, and investigating officers are keen to speak to anyone with information or footage from the time of the attack.
A report can be made to Sussex Police online, or via calling 101, quoting serial 697 of 31/12.
Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers online, at www.crimestoppers-org.uk, or by calling 0800 555 111.