A MAN has been stabbed in a residential street.

Sussex Police were called to the scene in College Gardens, Worthing, on Tuesday shortly before 3.50pm.

It was reported that three people had assaulted a man. By the time police reached the scene, the victim and suspects had all left the area.

Officers located the victim and he is receiving medical treatment.

They are now appealing for witnesses.

A spokesman said: “Police believe there is no wider threat to the community and are appealing for anyone who witnesses the assault to make contact. You can report information either online or call 101.”