Worthing stabbing: pictures from scene as two arrested

Forensics teams in white coats were spotted outside a McDonald’s in Liverpool Road in Worthing town centre overnight as police continued their enquiries.

Officers were called to the scene at around 5.30pm yesterday following reports of a stabbing near the fast food restaurant, with a 16-year-old boy taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

Two teenagers, a 17-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm.

Both remain in police custody.

Forensics teams took pictures at the scene of the stabbing (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

Forensics officers were seen investigating the scene at the restaurant and the nearby area, with a cordon set up blocking public access.

One officer could be seen taking a photo near some shrubbery, while others examined two large knives found at the scene of the incident.

One appeared to have a jagged edge, while the other appears to be a machete.

The cordon in the area has since been lifted and the McDonald’s restaurant has reopened to the public following the investigation.

A police cordon was set up around a McDonald's in Worthing town centre following the stabbing (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

Police have said there will be a significant police presence around the town centre following the stabbing.

A police spokesman said: “Police were called to Liverpool Road in Worthing shortly after 5.30pm on Monday, February 13, to reports of a teenager having been stabbed.

“The victim, a 16-year-old boy, has been taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

“A 17-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm and remain in custody at this time.”

One of the knives found by police at the scene of the stabbing yesterday evening (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

Chief Superintendent Jo Banks urged anyone who witnessed the incident to contact police.

She said: “This is a fast-moving investigation and the public will see a significant police presence around the town centre as we establish the full circumstances.

“We are exploring a number of lines of enquiry to identify those responsible and bring them into custody.”

Anyone with information that can help police with their investigation should contact Sussex Police online or via 101, quoting Operation Central.