Further CCTV Footage Released In Connection With Hastings Stabbing

Police investigating a stabbing in Hastings have released further CCTV footage of person they wish to speak to.

It follows a 50-year-old local woman being injured in Bohemia Road at about 7.50pm on May 15.

She was taken to hospital, but has now been discharged.

Officers previously released an image of a person they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Now, footage of this person has been released.

It is believed he is a boy in his mid to late teens, wearing a dark puffa-style jacket, black tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.

The footage is from near the tennis courts at the St Margaret’s Road end of Falaise area at about 8.05pm

Detectives are urging anyone who recognises the person to come forward, and are continuing to appeal for witnesses and anyone with relevant CCTV or footage.

If you recognise the person in the image or have any other information about the investigation, please report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1252 of 15/05.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online. www.crimestoppers-uk.org

A 35-year-old man of no fixed address, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, has been released on bail with strict conditions until 19 August.

An 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy initially arrested in connection with the incident have been released without charge and will face no further action.