Man found not guilty of attempted murder following incident near Hastings

Man Found Not Guilty of Attempted Murder After Hastings Incident

At Lewes Crown Court on Friday, 24 October, Connor Anderson was acquitted of attempted murder charges.

Details of the Incident

Emergency services responded to a call at an address in Guestling at 11:45 pm on Saturday, 26 April. A 58-year-old man was found with serious injuries consistent with a stabbing and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Arrest and Charges

Police arrested 24-year-old Connor Anderson at the scene. Both individuals were known to each other. Anderson was charged with attempted murder and appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 28 April, where he was remanded in custody awaiting trial.

"Connor Anderson, 24, from Guestling, was charged with attempted murder. He appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 28 April, and was remanded in custody pending trial."

Additional Information

The court proceedings concluded with a verdict of not guilty, clearing Anderson of the charges.

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