Incident at Angmering Railway Station

Thursday, 27 November 2025 05:00

Two teenage boys, have been arrested on suspicion of obstructing the railway after reports that road signs and a bicycle were thrown onto the tracks at Angmering.

The incident is said to have happened on Tuesday night. (25/11/2025)

British Transport Police were called to the station at around 11:40pm.

No injuries have been reported.

British Transport Police said in a statement: "Officers were called at around 11.40pm yesterday (25 November) to reports of youths throwing items onto the tracks at Angmering railway station.

"Officers attended and after searching the area they arrested two teenage boys on suspicion of obstructing the railway.

"Further enquiries are ongoing."

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