Disturbing footage has emerged showing an apparent brawl involving machete-wielding youths on a packed platform at Worthing Station in West Sussex. The incident took place on Sunday evening, October 11, in front of passengers.
The video, recorded from inside a train carriage, shows two men appearing to target a third individual as one attacker brandishes a machete-style blade. The men can be seen lunging and slashing at each other on the platform while passengers looked on from the carriage.
Footage shows attack on platform
The clip shows one man fleeing from the other two as the train begins to depart. The full circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and it is not known whether any of the men sustained injuries.
Officers raced to the location at approximately 6.30pm, but the men had escaped before police arrived. The vicinity was searched and sealed off, and an investigation was launched.
Police appeal for witnesses
British Transport Police have appealed for 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."
Investigation ongoing
"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," the spokesperson added. "Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
