Man arrested on suspicion of murder following stabbing in Bognor Regis
Emergency services were called to an incident close to the pier last night
A 31-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 20-year-old man was stabbed to death in Bognor Regis.
Police were called to the incident close to the pier in the West Sussex seaside resort at 9.41pm on Friday.
The victim, who was from the local area, was taken to hospital where he died from his injuries.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: "A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident in Bognor Regis.
"Police received a report of a stabbing in the vicinity of the pier, in The Esplanade, about 9.41pm on Friday 4 April.
"Officers responded to the scene and a 20-year-old local man was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, where he sadly died from his injuries in the early hours of Saturday 5 April.
"His next of kin have been informed and supported by specialist officers.
"A 31-year-old man, who lives in Bognor Regis, was arrested at an address in the town on Saturday 5 April on suspicion of murder and transported to custody, where he remains at this time."
Superintendent Adele Tucknott from Sussex Police said: "I'd like to offer my sincere condolences to the family of this young man, who lost his life in such tragic circumstances, and reassure the public that we have a suspect in custody.
"We are in the very early stages of our investigation to establish the exact circumstances of what happened, and we're urging anyone who witnessed it or captured anything on camera to please come forward.
"The public can expect to see a heightened police presence in the area as our inquiries continue."