Police have detained five people in connection with an alleged stabbing in Chapel Road, Worthing, this afternoon.
A 13-year-old boy has been taken to hospital for treatment.
This is believed to be an isolated incident, with no threat to the wider community.
The public can expect to see a heightened police presence in the area as our enquiries continue, and we would urge anyone with information to contact us, quoting serial 874 of 13/03.