Police investigating stabbing in Bognor Regis

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was seriously injured in a stabbing in Bognor Regis.

Officers rushed to Nyewood Lane at around 11.43pm on Friday, 15 August, where they found an 18-year-old man from Worthing with multiple stab wounds to his chest and face.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious, though not life-threatening, injuries.

Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the attack, saw suspicious activity in the area, or may have captured footage of the incident to contact police immediately.

Detective Inspector Darren Taylor said: “The information we have at this time is that the attack was carried out by three males with face coverings, who made off on foot along Wood Street.

“We recognise the concern this incident will have caused, and I’d like to reassure the community that they can expect to see a highly visible police presence in the area as our enquiries continue.

“If you have any information that can assist in our investigation, please approach one of our officers, call 101 or report it online, quoting serial 1782 of 15/08.”

More from Local News

On Air Now The V2 Radio Nightshift Midnight - 6:30am
Now Playing
I Kissed A Girl Katy Perry
Recently Played
  • Why Does It Always Rain On Me Travis 1:56
  • Mystical Magical Benson Boone 1:53
  • Baby, Don't Change Your Mind Gladys Knight & The Pips 1:50