Horsham Lidl Stabbing Sparks Major Emergency Response
Chaos erupted this evening at the Lidl supermarket in Horsham after a stabbing incident. Police, ambulances, and even the air ambulance rushed to the scene.
Victim Seriously Injured but Stable
Officers arrived at Foundry Retail Park around 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, following reports of a stabbing. They found a man with serious injuries. Thankfully, his condition is stable — not life-threatening or life-altering. Paramedics quickly whisked him off to hospital.
Suspect in Custody as Police Launch Investigation
Eyewitnesses saw a young suspect being led away to an ambulance nearby. Sussex Police have taken one person into custody and opened a formal investigation.
The Lidl store remains closed for the rest of the evening amid ongoing police activity. Authorities believe the stabbing to be an isolated incident and say the wider community is not at risk.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Sussex Police have warned locals to expect a heightened police presence in the area. They urged anyone with information to come forward, quoting reference number 1174 of 07/06.
