A 17-year-old boy is battling for his life after a brutal machete attack in Felpham on Friday night.
Teen Slashed Near Felpham Way Field
Emergency crews rushed to a field off Felpham Way, close to the Southdowns pub, at around 8:50pm on 16 May after reports of a violent assault.
The teenager from Worthing was found with critical injuries. An air ambulance airlifted him to hospital, where he remains under specialist care.
Two Boys Arrested Over Machete Attack
Sussex Police acted swiftly, launching a manhunt and arresting two teenage boys from Bognor Regis, aged 15 and 17, on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Both suspects are currently held in police custody as detectives dig deeper into the attack.
Police Hunt Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Detectives urgently urge anyone who witnessed the assault, or has dashcam or mobile phone footage, to come forward.
Members of the public can:
- Submit info via the Sussex Police website
- Call 101 quoting reference 1487 of 16/05
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
“This was a shocking and violent assault that has left a teenager with life-altering injuries. We are working tirelessly to establish the full circumstances. We’re asking the public to help us by sharing any information or footage they may have.” – Police spokesperson
Spiking Knife Crime in Sussex Sparks Fear
This machete attack adds to a worrying surge in youth knife crime across Sussex and the South East.
Authorities are ramping up patrols and community outreach in hotspots like Bognor Regis and Worthing to tackle the violent trend head-on.
