Second Arrest After Teenager Stabbed To Death

A second man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death near a pub in Hastings, East Sussex.

The 41-year-old suspect, who has not been named, is from the Bexhill area.

Police are already questioning a 31-year-old man from Rye who was arrested yesterday.

Man Held After Teenager Stabbed To Death

The teenager was knifed twice in the chest and although paramedics fought to save his life, he died at the scene.

Police have said the stabbing did not appear to be a random attack.

Emergency services were called to the scene near The Shah pub in Mount Pleasant Road at around 3.20pm and the street and surrounding areas were sealed off while inquiries were carried out.

Police also appealed for anyone with information about the stabbing to come forward.

Superintendent Trevor Botting, head of crime and operations for East Sussex, said: "This is a tragic incident and one that has shocked the local community. Our thoughts are with the victim's family, who understandably are devastated by the events..."

A South East Coast Ambulance spokesman said the teenager was treated for two stab wounds to the chest.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Paramedics fought to save the boy who had been stabbed in the chest, but sadly he died."

:: Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 , quoting Operation Chinook, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .