Worthing armed police incident: Two teenagers arrested after robbery near Durrington railway station

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Armed police officers made two arrests in Worthing last night (Sunday, July 3).

Sussex Police said armed officers were deployed following a report of a robbery, close to Durrington railway station around 7.30pm.

Two 17-year-old boys had personal items including mobile phones stolen, and they sustained facial injuries, police revealed.

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Assisted by the National Police Air Service helicopter, police officers searched the area and located two people in the vicinity of Rowlands Road.

Armed police swarmed a road near Worthing seafront and detained at least one person.Armed police swarmed a road near Worthing seafront and detained at least one person.
Armed police swarmed a road near Worthing seafront and detained at least one person.

"Two 17-year-old boys, arrested on suspicion of robbery, remain in police custody at this stage and our enquiries are ongoing,” a police spokesperson said.

“Anyone who saw what happened is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1239 of 03/07.

“You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.”

Armed police swarmed a road near Worthing seafront and detained at least one person.Armed police swarmed a road near Worthing seafront and detained at least one person.
Armed police swarmed a road near Worthing seafront and detained at least one person.

The police statement comes after dramatic photos showed armed officers, a police dog unit and NPAS helicopter near Worthing seafront.

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