Three knife-wielding youths clash on Worthing railway platform, police still searching
Three masked youths fought with large knives on the platform of Worthing Station, fleeing before police arrived; the station has since reopened.
Video captured three balaclava-clad men brandishing large knives and fighting on the platform of Worthing Station shortly after 6.30 pm on Sunday. Two of the youths in black lunged at a third man in a grey tracksuit, exchanging blows before the lone individual slipped away as a train departed. Police were called to the scene but the attackers had already fled, prompting a cordon and the temporary closure of the station.
British Transport Police, assisted by Sussex Police, conducted a thorough search of the surrounding area but have not located the suspects. The station reopened today, and investigators are urging anyone with information to contact the police via text or phone, with anonymous tips accepted by Crimestoppers.
Why it matters
The incident highlights public safety concerns on commuter railways and the ongoing challenge of tracking armed youths.
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