A murder investigation is underway after a young man was fatally stabbed near the pier on The Esplanade in Bognor Regis on Friday night (4 April).
Sussex Police confirmed that officers were called to the scene at approximately 9.41pm following reports of a stabbing. The 20-year-old local man was swiftly taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, but tragically died from his injuries in the early hours of Saturday morning (5 April).
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
A 31-year-old man from Bognor Regis was arrested at an address in the town on Saturday on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody as investigations continue.
Superintendent Adele Tucknott said:
“I’d like to offer my sincere condolences to the family of this young man, who lost his life in such tragic circumstances, and reassure the public that we have a suspect in custody.
We are in the very early stages of our investigation to establish the exact circumstances of what happened, and we’re urging anyone who witnessed it or captured anything on camera to please come forward.”
The incident has prompted an increased police presence in the area while officers conduct enquiries. Police are asking anyone with information or footage to report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Rudgwick. Anonymous tips can also be provided via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
