Three knife-carrying youths fight on Worthing station platform before fleeing
Three knife-wielding youths were filmed fighting on the platform at Worthing railway station whilst passengers watched. The incident took place around 6:30pm on Sunday, 11 October, with the youths wearing balaclavas and armed with large knives before fleeing prior to police arrival. The station was subsequently cordoned off and closed overnight.
The three suspects remain at large following the altercation. British Transport Police and Sussex Police conducted a thorough search of the surrounding Sussex area but were unable to locate any of those involved. Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact them on 61016, call 0800 40 50 40, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
- Knife-wielding youths fought on a train platform as passengers watched
- The masked men fled before police arrived and remain at large
- Transport police appeal for witnesses and information
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Worthing railway station is a major transport hub in West Sussex serving thousands of passengers daily. On a Sunday evening in October, three youths armed with large knives fought with one another on the station platform whilst other people waited nearby.
Violence involving weapons on public transport is a significant public safety concern. Such incidents cause alarm among travellers and disruption to rail services that millions rely on for their daily journeys.
The three youths remain unidentified. The incident took place during the evening, when the station would have been busy with both commuters and other travellers.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Moment three knife-wielding youths fight on station platform as horrified train passengers watch brawl unfold”.