COUNTY NEWS: Teen arrested as three injured in high street stabbings

A 16-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing two teenagers and injuring another in broad daylight in a busy high street.
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Sussex Police is urging anyone with mobile phone or CCTV footage of the stabbing in Littlehampton yesterday to come forward.

Officers attended Terminus Road in the town centre at around 2.45pm yesterday and discovered the three victims in the nearby High Street.

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A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy suffered serious injuries from being stabbed. Both remain in a stable condition at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.

Forensic evidence has been gathered from the scene. Photo: Eddie MitchellForensic evidence has been gathered from the scene. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
Forensic evidence has been gathered from the scene. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

A third victim, a 16-year-old boy, suffered minor injuries as part of the same incident.

The suspect, a 16-year-old boy from Worthing, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and remains in custody.

The four teenagers involved are believed to be known to each other and police are continuing with enquiries this morning.

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Sussex Police are carrying out increased patrols while the investigation continues.

Police at the scene. Photo: Eddie MitchellPolice at the scene. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
Police at the scene. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any footage please report online or call 101 quoting reference Operation Sudbury. Alternatively, you can visit the Crimestoppers website or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Bystanders caught up in the incident described the attack as ‘terrifying’. Click here to read more eyewitness accounts.