Part of Worthing town centre was cordoned off last night after a teenager was stabbed in Liverpool Road.
Police were called shortly after 5.30pm yesterday afternoon (Feb 13).
The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was 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.
Chief Superintendent Jo Banks 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.
“I would ask anybody who witnessed anything that could help with the investigation to contact police online or via 101, quoting Operation Central.”
Following the incident, forensics officers were seen photographing two large knives (pictured) one serrated and one carver.
A McDonalds restaurant was a focal point in the investigation that followed the incident. It has now reopened.
Updates to follow.
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