Two teenage boys have been charged with wounding with intent following the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Bersted, near Bognor Regis, on Monday evening (February 24).
Incident Details
Emergency services were called to Frandor Road at 7:35 pm, where they found the 16-year-old victim suffering from stab wounds. He was taken to hospital for treatment and is now in a stable condition.
Arrests and Charges
Shortly after the incident, two teenage suspects, aged 16 and 14, were arrested. They have now been charged with wounding with intent. Additionally, the 14-year-old suspect faces a further charge of possession of a knife in a public place.
Both teenagers have been remanded in custody and are set to appear at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, February 26.
A third suspect, also 16 years old, has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and assisting an offender. He remains in police custody while inquiries continue.
Police Appeal & Ongoing Investigation
Sussex Police are continuing their investigation and urging witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the area to come forward.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said:
“We are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident and are asking anyone with information to report it online or phone 101 quoting Operation Cornflower.”
Public Warning
As those charged are underage, their identities cannot be disclosed, and police have asked the public to avoid speculation and not share any information that could compromise the investigation.
