Shocking footage has surfaced appearing to show machete-wielding youths descending on a busy UK train station. The fight took place at Worthing Station, West Sussex, on Sunday evening, October 11.
The footage, filmed from within a train carriage, captured the moment two men appeared to target a third. This occurred as one of the men brandished a machete-style knife. The men can be seen lunging and slashing at one another on the platform as passengers watched on from within the carriage.
Suspects fled before police arrived
The footage captures one man running away from the other two as the train begins to move. The circumstances around the incident remain unclear, and it is unknown whether any of the men were injured.
Police rushed to the scene around 6.30pm, but the men had fled before officers arrived. The area was searched and cordoned off, and an investigation got underway.
Police appeal for witnesses
British Transport Police have asked witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. A spokesperson said: "British Transport Police (BTP) were called to Worthing Station at around 6:30 pm yesterday evening (October 11) following reports of three males being involved in an altercation on a platform."
"They were all reported to be in possession of knives and had fled the station prior to police arrival. Officers conducted a thorough search of the area with Sussex Police colleagues, however no one was found."
"Enquiries are ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could help officers and has yet to speak to police should text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 543 of 11 October. Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
