Stabbing In Billingshurst: Two Arrests

Two teenage boys have been arrested in connection with a violent attack in Billingshurst that saw a man stabbed in his stomach, and suffering injuries to his face.

According to Sussex Police, a man and a teenager were walking southbound on Station Road around 9.30pm on Thursday (April 1) when they were approached by a group of young adults.

The group followed the pair to a nearby cashpoint and back up Station Road, before two of the members of the group assaulted the man.

The victim, who is in his late 20s, suffered stab wounds to his stomach and facial injuries.

He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, and was reportedly in a stable condition.

Officers who searched the area arrested two people.

They detained a 17-year-old boy from Billingshurst on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, and a 16-year-old boy from Pulborough on suspicion of wounding with intent.

The pair were held in custody as enquiries continued.

Investigating Officer Detective Sergeant Katie Clack said:

“We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the assault or has information to assist our investigation to make contact with us.

“Fortunately the victim is not believed to have suffered life-threatening or changing injuries but this incident has, understandably, left him shaken. Support is being provided to him.

“Please get in contact with us, no matter how small the piece of information is.”

Information is welcomed online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 1448 of 01/04.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers welcomes information reported anonymously.