A man was detained by police for his own safety after reports of a stabbing in Southwick yesterday morning (Friday 19 August).
The unnamed man was taken to hospital with what was understood to be a minor injury after police and ambulance crews were called out.
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The first 999 called were believed to be shortly after 999 to a flat in Butts Road, Southwick.
The man was said to have been “in distress” and was taken from the flat on a stretcher.
Sussex Police said: “About 9.18am on Friday, August 19, police received a report of a man in distress at a flat in Butts Road, Southwick.
“Officers responded to the scene, and in the interests of everyone’s safety, the man was detained before being taken to hospital with a small wound.”
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