A 17-year-old boy is in serious condition after a machete assault in Felpham. Sussex Police...
Published: 2:22 pm May 17, 2025
Updated: 1:14 pm October 8, 2025
Teenager Airlifted to Hospital After Felpham Machete Attack

A 17-year-old boy is in serious condition in hospital after being attacked with a machete in Felpham on Friday night.

Attack Near Felpham Way Field

Emergency services were called to a field off Felpham Way, near the Southdowns pub, at around 8:50pm on 16 May, following reports that a teenager had been seriously assaulted.

The boy, from Worthing, was discovered with a critical injury and was airlifted to hospital by air ambulance. He remains under specialist care.

Two Arrests Made

In a rapid response, Sussex Police launched an extensive search of the area and arrested two teenage boys, aged 15 and 17, both from Bognor Regis, on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
 

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