Men charged in connection with Worthing station knife incident

Two men have been charged and named in connection with a knife incident at Worthing railway station.

British Transport Police (BTP) officers were called to the station at about 6.30pm on Sunday, October 11, to reports of ‘a fight involving three people who were all brandishing weapons’.

A BTP spokesperson said: “Layton Kandumine, 18, of Langton Road, Worthing, has been charged with Violent Disorder and Possession of an Offensive Weapon. He has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance.

"Lewis Thomas, 22, of The Plantation, Worthing, has been charged with Violent Disorder and Possession of a Bladed Article in a Public Place. He has been released on conditional court bail until his next court appearance.”

The police force has also released a CCTV image of a man detectives wish to speak to.

“Detectives would like to speak to the man pictured, as they believe he may have information which could help their ongoing investigation,” the BTP spokesperson added.

“Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 543 of 11 October.

“Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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