Sussex Police took to social media to warn people to avoid the area. The Section 60 order issued under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 means that officers can search anyone and seize any weapons found in Worthing town centre to prevent further incidents. A 13-year-old boy has been taken to hospital for treatment. Armed police have responded to an alleged stabbing in Worthing town centre, Sussex, with a 13-year-old boy taken to hospital. Police are appealing to member of the public who were present or have any knowledge about the incident to contact the Hastings-Worthing Police Station at 4307614/4307219 or Inspector Catwell at 836-1278. contact the editor here. She acknowledged recent reports of youth violence, antisocial behaviour and criminal damage in the town and said "tackling youth violence remains my priority". Sussex Police said they had detained five people following an alleged stabbing incident in Chapel Road, in the town. ARMED police are in attendance at an ongoing incident. "We are confident our client will be cleared of any wrongdoing. We left the scene at 12.49pm." Police officers, firefighters and ambulance crews responded to the incident at Marine Parade Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 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Sussex Police, including armed officers, were called to Chapel Road in Worthing, West Sussex, near the junction with Liverpool Road at 16:45 GMT on Sunday. 5 detained after an "alleged stabbing" in Worthing - Boy, 13, hospitalised This evening (13 February) there is a heightened police presence in Worthing after serious incident earlier on this evening. Our photographer has just supplied pictures from the scene. All updates will be provided once we have received. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. James O'Brien Anyone who fails to submit to searches will be committing a criminal offence. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Press J to jump to the feed. contact the editor here. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The incident happened at a McDonalds restaurant in Montague Street Precinct, next door to Waterstones bookshop. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. The incident report said that police saw Bennett "walking further back in the gated area to hide behind a brick . Scott's representatives have issued a statement saying the incident has been "blown out of proportion". Police officers at scene in Worthing (Image: Sussex News and Pictures). A high police presence was seen in the area, including firearms officers, as a cordon was put in place. "This is believed to be an isolated incident, with no threat to the wider community. Police are requesting that anyone who was present at the scene of this incident or have any knowledge about the incident to contact the Hastings - Worthing Police Station at 4307614/ . As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. An incident occurred on South Farm Road some time this afternoon (June 5). Two boys from Littlehampton, West Sussex, aged 13 and 14 were arrested on similar charges, including wounding with intent and possession of a knife. Please contact us if you saw what happened. They added they thought it was an isolated incident, and asked any witnesses to contact them. It was captured in several videos, which are being circulated via social media. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The area has been cordoned off with police tape. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Photos on social media showed a large number of police vehicles. "Please contact us if you saw what happened.". 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To be clear, neither of those are kitchen knives. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Sussex Police added: "We've detained five people following an alleged stabbing in Chapel Road, Worthing. Whilst the investigation continues, there will be a continued high visibility police presence in and around Worthing town centre over the coming days. 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