A murder investigation has been launched after a 16-year-old boy died at Seaford railway station yesterday evening.
Officers were called to the station around 5 pm following reports of a stabbing.
Sussex Police officers attended alongside BTP officers and paramedics, and a young man was found with a serious injury, consistent with being stabbed.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
BTP Detective Chief Inspector Paul Stanley said: “This is a shocking incident which has resulted in the tragic loss of a young man this evening. The investigation remains in the early stages and the station will remain closed while we continue our enquiries in the area.
“I would urge anyone who may have witnessed what happened, or the lead up to it, to get in touch as you may have vital information which could help our investigation.
"Please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 428 of 10 September. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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