A 65-year-old Rustington man has been arrested for a stabbing that happened there on Tuesday (Nov 2).
The victim, a local man, also 65, sustained chest and back wounds following the incident in Elm Place around 3.37pm.
He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
The suspect has since been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.
Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Pauline Lane, said:
“We believe this was an isolated incident involving two men known to each other, and I’d like to reassure the public that there is no threat to the wider community.
“We’re urging anyone who saw what happened, or captured anything on dash cam, CCTV or doorbell footage, to come forward.
“In the meantime, the public can expect to see a heightened police presence in the area as our enquiries continue.”
You can report information online or call 101, quoting Operation Gardner.
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