Police offer deepest sympathies after boy stabbed at Seaford Station
It happened at around 5pm yesterday
Last updated 11th Sep 2025
A British Transport Police (BTP) superintendent has offered their "deepest sympathies" to the family of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at a train station.
BTP officers were called to reports of a stabbing at Seaford station in East Sussex, at around 5pm yesterday (Wednesday).
Officers from Sussex Police and paramedics also attended the incident.
The boy, who was found with a serious injury, died at the scene.
His next of kin has been informed.
Another 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
The two boys are thought to have been known to each other.
In a media statement outside Seaford station on Thursday afternoon, Superintendent Dominique Ioannou said: "I want to begin by expressing our deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the teenage boy who tragically lost his life here at Seaford station yesterday evening.
"His family is being supported by specially trained officers, and we would ask their privacy is respected as they come to terms with this terrible news.
"We understand that this news will also be incredibly distressing for the local community.
"Please be assured that British Transport Police have launched a full investigation and are working closely with colleagues including Sussex Police to establish exactly what happened."
The stabbing is being treated as an isolated incident and police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the incident, the superintendent confirmed.
He also warned of an increased police presence while the investigation continued, and thanked locals for their patience.
Anyone with information should contact the force by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 428 of 10 September, or contacting independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.