A TEENAGER has been arrested after a man was stabbed in the back and leg in Southwater.

The 25-year-old was hospitalised after suffering a punctured lung and dislocated shoulder following the stabbing last month.

Officers were called to the incident in Lintot Square on the evening of Sunday, April 4.

Police arrested a 17-year-old on Monday night, on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

The Argus: The area was cordoned off while investigators attended the scene The area was cordoned off while investigators attended the scene

He has been released on conditional bail until June 7.

The injured man is now recovering at home and police are not seeking anyone else in connection with this incident.

A spokesman from Sussex Police said: "Police have arrested a teenager who was wanted in relation to a serious assault in Southwater last month.

"The 17-year-old was detained by West Sussex tactical enforcement officers and local response officers on Monday night."