A man was stabbed in a fight in broad daylight in a busy street on Good Friday, Sussex Police said today (Wednesday 18 April).
The force said: “Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Worthing.
“Officers were called at around 2.30pm on Friday (18 April) to reports of an altercation involving two men in Rowlands Road, near the junction with Wordsworth Road.
“Both the victim and suspect had left before officers arrived on scene.
“However, a 20-year-old man from Worthing later attended hospital with serious leg injuries consistent with being stabbed.
“An investigation was launched and inquiries are ongoing.
“The suspect is described as a man in his early twenties, of slim build and with dark brown / black hair.
“Officers believe a number of people were present in the area at the time of the assault and are appealing for anyone who saw what happened or who may have captured any relevant dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 674 of 18/04.”
