Worthing knife crime: Two arrests after men seen carrying blade

By Sam Morton
Published 20th Sep 2022, 18:05 BST
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Two men were arrested after members of the public reported seeing someone carrying a knife in Worthing, according to Sussex Police.

Police said a PCSO on patrol was flagged down by concerned members of the public, who reported seeing men with a blade in Ann Street at around 3.45pm on Monday, September 5.

A description was provided and passed on to other officers, who spotted and detained two men matching the description of the suspects in nearby Denton Gardens, in Brighton Road, police said.

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Police confirmed that a knife was found close by and recovered.

Two men were arrested after members of the public reported seeing someone carrying a knife in Worthing, according to Sussex Police.Two men were arrested after members of the public reported seeing someone carrying a knife in Worthing, according to Sussex Police.
Two men were arrested after members of the public reported seeing someone carrying a knife in Worthing, according to Sussex Police.

A spokesperson added: “Two men from Worthing, aged 44 and 47, have since been arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife in public.

"They have been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.”

Police have now launched an appeal for witnesses.

Investigating officer, PC Shaun Moreland, said: “This incident demonstrates the value of our PCSOs being out on patrol daily, where they can engage with the public and report any incidents efficiently.

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“We would always encourage the public to approach our officers to report a crime or any suspicious activity. You can also report it online or via 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.”

In the meantime, anyone with any information about this incident is urged to report it online or call 101, quoting crime reference 47220166562.

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