Tributes have been paid to a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at a railway station.
Emergency services were called to Seaford station on Wednesday evening (September 10) but the boy - named locally as Josh Ingram - was pronounced dead at the scene.
A murder investigation was launched and a 16-year-old boy is due to appear in court charged with his killing.
Flowers, notes, and images of Josh have been laid on Dane Road, in Seaford, outside the old Lloyds bank building and at the railway station.
One tribute read: "We will miss our little chats and your cheeky sense of humour. Forever in our thoughts."
Yesterday, St Leonard's and St Luke's Church, on Church Lane, opened for people to pray and light candles in memory of Josh.
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A GoFundMe has also been launched, already raising over £2,700 in donations.
On the page, it says: “As most of you would’ve known Josh, you would have seen how he was the sweetest boy who wouldn’t hurt a soul.
“We’re making this go fund me to raise money to give Josh the best send off possible and to hopefully get some justice from this unbelievable, shocking and honestly traumatising incident.
“We may not be able to bring Josh back but the least we can do is support each other and educate people on knife crime.”
Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Maggie Wearmouth, said: “We are shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of a young life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the victim. Our thanks go to all those in the emergency services who were involved."
It comes as a teenage boy, also aged 16, is set to appear at Brighton Magistrates today (September 12).
The boy, who cannot be identified due to legal reasons, has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.
The victim’s family are currently being supported by specially trained officers, who have asked for the public to respect their privacy.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “If you witnessed the incident or have information that could help police, 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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