Police incident in Hastings last night was '˜medical related'

Police responded to an incident in Hastings last night and have today confirmed that the incident was medical related.

The Observer was alerted to the incident by a Hastings resident last night, who said he saw a number of police vehicles near the seafront and White Rock Theatre.

A spokesman for Sussex Police confirmed last night that officers were responding to an incident, but could not reveal any further details.

A spokesman said today: “Officers responded to a medical incident at 6.18pm, in West Hill, Castle Hill Road.

“It was not a police matter. A woman was involved in the incident. Officers left the scene at just before 7.30pm.”

The spokesman confirmed no other emergency services attended the incident.