Two men arrested following violent knife incident at Worthing railway station

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 12:34

By Philip Keeler

Two men have been arrested following a violent altercation involving knives at Worthing railway station.

British Transport Police confirmed that two men, aged 18 and 22, were arrested on the evening of Tuesday 13 October on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH) and violent disorder.

Both remain in police custody as detectives continue their investigation into the incident, which happened on Sunday 11 October.

Officers were called to Worthing railway station at around 6.30pm following reports of an altercation involving three males on one of the station's platforms.

All three were reportedly in possession of knives during the confrontation.

By the time officers arrived, those involved had fled the station.

British Transport Police officers, assisted by colleagues from Sussex Police, carried out an extensive search of the surrounding area, but nobody was located at the time.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and are working to identify everyone involved.

Police are appealing for witnesses who may have been at Worthing railway station at the time of the incident, or who may have information about those involved, to come forward.

Anyone who witnessed the altercation, or has information that could assist the investigation, is urged to contact British Transport Police.

Information can be provided by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 543 of 11 October.

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