Boy, 13, cut in 'knife' attack in Chichester

Youngster arrested after victim injured

The boy was attacked near Chichester Police Station
Author: Mike DraperPublished 19th Jun 2022

An appeal for witnesses is being made after an unprovoked attack left a 13-year-old boy with cuts to his head.

It happened in Chichester at around 11.15am on Thursday (June 16).

The boy was sat on a wall in Basin Road, near Chichester Police Station, when another boy struck him with a blade, believed to be wrapped in tape.

The attacker then ran off in a westerly direction.

The victim then went to school, where his injuries were treated, his parents were called, and the attack was later reported to police.

CONTACT POLICE IF YOU HAVE INFO

A boy has been arrested and released on bail until Monday July 11.

Anyone who may have seen the attack, or has any other information, is urged to contact Sussex Police online, or call 101, quoting serial 673 of 16/06.

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