Police Investigating Stabbing On Worthing Seafront

Police are seeking witnesses to a stabbing on Worthing seafront.

At around 1.17pm on Wednesday 1 October, police received a report of three teenagers – one in possession of a knife – chasing another teenager along Marine Parade, close to the junction with West Street.

An 18-year-old man was tended to by members of the public, before being taken to hospital with a hand injury.

The three suspects, described as white and wearing black hoodies, ran off in a westerly direction along Marine Parade.

Officers responded to the scene, and the public can expect to see a heightened police presence in the area this evening as our enquiries continue.

Neil Walker, of Worthing CID, said:

“We’re in the very early stages of our investigation and are urging anyone with any information to please come forward.

“Did you witness the incident or any suspicious activity in the area around that time? Contact us via 101 or report it online, quoting serial 615 of 01/10.

“Alternatively, you can approach one of our officers in confidence, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org”