Worthing: Two men charged after stabbing

Police were called to a report of a stabbing near Goring Road

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 10th Apr 2024

Sussex Police have confirmed two men have been charged following a stabbing in Worthing.

The force said they were called to a report of a stabbing near Goring Road, Worthing at around 6pm on Sunday, 24 March.

A 30-year-old man from London was found with a stab wound and was taken to hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

He has since been discharged.

A 22-year-old man from Worthing was also found with facial injuries.

Charged

Damien Lee, 28, of The Quadrant, Worthing and George Horsted, 26, of The Quadrant Worthing were arrested and charged with Section 18 grievous bodily harm and possession of a knife in a public place.

Horsted and Lee are due to appear at a court to be fixed on 1 May and 3 May respectively for a plea hearing.

Police are urging anyone with more information to come forward.

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