Man Arrested After Sword Sighting Near Victoria Park, Worthing

Police launch hunt for witnesses after a dramatic incident near Victoria Park in Worthing.

Sword Sparks Armed Police Response

At around 2.30pm on Monday, September 26, a man was spotted carrying a sword, sparking panic in the area.

Armed officers rushed to the scene and arrested a 19-year-old Worthing man on suspicion of affray. He remains in custody as investigations continue.

Police Urge Anyone With Info to Step Forward

Detectives are appealing to anyone who was near Victoria Park at the time and has any information to come forward.

Anyone with details should report online or call 101, quoting serial 691 of 26/09.

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