Shock and Concern in Worthing After 13-Year-Old Stabbing

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Police officers from the Worthing-based police force were dispatched to the Liverpool Gardens area in the early hours of Sunday morning in response to a violent attack that left a 13-year-old boy hospitalized. The incident raised concerns among local business owners, residents, and law enforcement officials about the rise of youth violence and antisocial behavior in the community. As a result, a high-visibility police presence will continue to patrol the area over the coming days.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 13-year-old boy was stabbed in the Liverpool Gardens area of Worthing, requiring hospital treatment.
  • Five people, including a 12-year-old boy, were arrested in connection with the incident on Sunday.
  • A 12-year-old boy, a 14-year-old boy, and a 15-year-old boy, all from Worthing, were arrested on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm with intent.
  • A 14-year-old boy from Littlehampton was arrested on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon, a knife, in public.
  • A 13-year-old boy from Littlehampton was arrested on suspicion of attempted wounding with intent.
  • Local business owners expressed horror and concern about the incident, citing recent reports of youth violence and antisocial behavior in the area.
  • Chief Inspector Sarah Leadbeatter emphasized the importance of tackling youth violence and assured the community that police will retain a robust approach to addressing the issue.

Statistics:

  • Five people, including a 12-year-old boy, were arrested in connection with the incident.
  • The arrested individuals were aged between 12 and 15 years old.
  • Three boys from Worthing were arrested on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm with intent.
  • One boy from Littlehampton was arrested on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon, a knife, in public.
  • The incident prompted a high-visibility police presence in the area, which will continue over the coming days.

Sources:

  • Connor Stringer, Shop workers tell of shock after 13-year-old stabbed in town centre, (no publication date mentioned)
  • Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, UK (physical location)