Police have charged two teenage boys following an investigation into a stabbing in Hastings Old Town last May.
The incident happened in George Street at around 6.10pm on Monday, May 3rd.
Police were called to the scene after a man in his 30s had been assaulted.
Following an investigation, detectives charged two teenagers last Saturday (Nov 20) with wounding with intent and affray.
A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been remanded by the courts into local authority care ahead of a court appearance on Tuesday (November 23).
A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is also due to appear before the court on Tuesday (November 23).
Inspector Aidan Cornwall of the Hastings Neighbourhood Policing Team said:
"This was an appalling attack in which a vulnerable man was targeted by a group of young people in one of the busy streets of our Old Town.
"Through luck rather than anything else, his injuries were not more serious and a number of brave passers-by came to his aid to stop the attack.
"Five teenagers were arrested shortly after the assault and as a result of a detailed investigation by our detectives, we have now charged two of those.
"Knife crime is a blight on our community and we all have a role to play in preventing in. I would urge anyone who has information about those carrying weapons to contact us onlineor by calling 101, or to report to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 in an emergency."
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