Teenager Stabbed in Shocking Bersted Attack
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for recovery in hospital after being stabbed in a violent assault on Frandor Road, Bersted, near Bognor Regis on Monday night (24 February).
Emergency teams were called to the scene at around 7:35pm. They found the teen with serious stab wounds and rushed him to hospital. Police confirm he’s now in a stable condition, but the investigation is far from over.
Two Teens Arrested Over Attack
Sussex Police have arrested two teenage boys from Bognor Regis — a 16-year-old and a 14-year-old. Both are held on suspicion of attempted murder and are in custody as detectives dig deeper.
Police Hunt for Witnesses and CCTV
Frandor Road remains a hot crime scene, with a strong police presence carrying out house-to-house enquiries. Officers are combing through CCTV and dashcam footage from the area between 7:00pm and 8:00pm on the night of the attack.
Chief Inspector Will Keating-Jones of Chichester and Arun District told the community:
“This is a fast-moving investigation, and we are working hard to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident. We understand that the community will be deeply concerned, but I want to reassure residents that we are doing everything possible to ensure their safety.”
Police Urge Anyone Who Saw Something to Speak Up
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward — especially if you captured anything on CCTV or dashcam between 7pm and 8pm on Frandor Road the night of the stabbing.
- Contact Sussex Police: Call 101, quoting Operation Cornflower
- Report Online: Via the Sussex Police website
- Anonymous tip: Contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111
Community on Edge After Teen Stabbing
The brutal assault has sent shockwaves through the local community, worried over the young ages of those involved. One resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said:
“It’s terrifying to think this is happening so close to home. We need to know our kids are safe when they go out.”
Chief Inspector Keating-Jones added reassurance:
“Our officers are available in the area for anyone who has concerns or questions. Please don’t hesitate to speak to them.”
Rising Youth Violence Sparks Concern
This stabbing is the latest in a troubling surge of youth knife crime across Sussex. Police remain committed to cracking down on violent crime among young people and are working with local leaders on prevention initiatives.
The investigation is ongoing with more updates expected as new details emerge.
