Appeal after teenager is seriously injured in Felpham

We are appealing for information following a knife incident in Felpham.

On Friday, May 16 at 8.50pm, emergency services responded to a report that a teenager had been assaulted with a machete on the field in Felpham Way, near to the Southdowns pub.

The victim, a 17-year-old boy from Worthing, sustained a critical injury and was airlifted to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.

Following a search of the area, two boys from Bognor, aged 15 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and remain in custody at this time while the investigation continues.

If you have any information, were a witness, or may have footage to assist our enquiries, we ask you contact police.

Reports can be made online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 1487 of 16/05.