Three arrested in connection with Littlehampton stabbing

A 20-year-old man suffered a stab wound and was airlifted to hospital last week. He's since been discharged.

Author: Adam GoacherPublished 20th Apr 2021

Three people have been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Littlehampton last week.

Officers received reports of two men assaulting a man in Sea Road, East Preston at around 4pm on Thursday (15 April).

A 20-year-old man suffered a stab wound to the abdomen and was airlifted to hospital. He's since been discharged.

A 20-year-old man from Angmering was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public space. He's been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Officers have also arrested a 16-year-old boy from the town on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and a 37-year-old local woman on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Detective Inspector Kim May said: "These arrests represent significant developments in our investigation as we continue to work hard to establish the circumstances.

"We continue to appeal to anyone who saw what happened or witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area.

"We understand that this incident may have caused concern and would like to assure the public that we are investigating this as a priority and we will not tolerate violence in our communities.

"This incident is being treated as isolated and there is nothing to suggest that there is any threat to the wider community."

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