Schoolboy, 13, airlifted to hospital after being stabbed on seafront as police launch search for group of youths

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 04:32 EDT, 21 September 2026 | Updated: 04:33 EDT, 21 September 2026 A schoolboy has been airlifted to hospital after he was stabbed near Eastbourne seafront yesterday afternoon.The 13-year-old 'sustained an injury consistent with a stabbing' Sussex Police confirmed, and have said they are searching for a group of youths who fled the scene.The assault took place in Grand Parade, near the junctions with Elms Avenue and Cavendish Place, just after 5pm on Sunday.Police are expected to remain in the area as they continue investigating the incident, as well as to provide reassurance to the public.Witnesses have been asked to come forward with any information, as well as pass on any CCTV or video footage that relates to the assault.Any information can be passed on to Sussex Police through their website or on 101, quoting serial 1096 of 20.09. Sussex Police said: 'Police are investigating a report of a serious assault near Eastbourne seafront at about 5.10pm on 20 September.'A boy aged 13 had sustained an injury consistent with a stabbing, and has been airlifted to hospital. A schoolboy has been airlifted to hospital after he was stabbed near Eastbourne seafront yesterday afternoon'The incident happened in Grand Parade near the junctions with Elms Avenue and Cavendish Place.'A group of young people were leaving the scene and work is ongoing to locate them.'There will be an increased police presence in the area while enquiries are completed and to provide reassurance.'Witnesses or anyone with information, such as CCTV, mobile phone, or dashcam footage is asked to come forward.'Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or on 101, quoting serial 1096 of 20.09.'