Two Boys Arrested Over Worthing Seafront Stabbing

Two boys have been arrested as detectives continue to investigate a stabbing on Worthing seafront.

About 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. He was later discharged.

Since then, police have arrested two boys from Worthing, aged 16 and 17, on suspicion of wounding with intent.

They have been released on conditional bail until 5 January as our enquiries continue.

Detective Constable Darran Newman, of Worthing CID, said:

“I’d like to reassure the public that while we have arrested two suspects in connection with this matter, our enquiries do not stop here.

“This was a serious incident that happened in daylight hours on Worthing seafront, when there would have been a lot of people around, and we’re urging anyone with any information to please come forward.

“You can report it online or call 101, 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."