A 16-year-old boy is in custody on suspicion of murder following the death of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed in Warnham on Sunday (July 23).
The teenage victim suffered life-threatening injuries after being seriously assaulted in Marches Road and died in hospital yesterday (July 25).
Police said his family have been informed and are currently being supported by specialist officers at this time.
A 16-year-old boy, previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, has now been rearrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Police said a second 16-year-old boy, previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, is now being treated as a witness and will face no further action.
A 16-year-old girl and a 52-year-old woman were also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender following the incident.
Police said the woman has been released on conditional bail and the girl remains in custody at this time.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Kimball Edey, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said:
“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“We are continuing our appeal for witnesses and ask anyone with information about this tragic incident to please come forward.
“We know that there were a number of young people in attendance at an event, and are keen to speak to them.
“Further arrests have been made in this case, and we ask the public not to speculate about the incident on social media as it may jeopardise the ongoing investigation.
“If you have information for us, please report it to Sussex Police online via the Major Incident Public Portal here or call 01273 470101 and quote Operation Ketley.”
Information can also be passed to police anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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