Man stabbed in Billingshurst last night

A man was stabbed last night near Billingshurst railway station.
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Police say a man and a teenager were walking southbound on Station Road around 9.30pm last night (April 1) when they were approached by a group of young adults.

According to police, the group followed the pair to a nearby cashpoint and back up Station Road before two members of the group assaulted the man.

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The victim, a man in his late 20s, suffered stab wounds to his stomach and facial injuries. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and is in a stable condition, police say.

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Police say officers carried out a search of the area and two boys from Billingshurst, 16 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and on suspicion of wounding with intent.

The boys remain in custody while enquiries are ongoing, police say.

Investigating officer detective sergeant Katie Clack said, “We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the assault or has information to assist our investigation to make contact with us.

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“Fortunately the victim is not believed to have suffered life-threatening or changing injuries but this incident has, understandably, left him shaken. Support is being provided to him.

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“Please get in contact with us, no matter how small the piece of information is.”

People can report information online or call 101 quoting reference 1448 of 01/04. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously.