Police respond to reports of man with knife in Worthing

By Joe Stack
Published 7th Jul 2023, 13:30 BST
Updated 7th Jul 2023, 16:16 BST
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Reports of a man wielding a knife in Worthing yesterday saw police officers scramble to the scene.

A man was reportedly wielding a knife in Heene Road in the town at about 12.45pm yesterday (Thursday, July 6), police have said.

A search of the area was unfruitful and now police are appealing for witnesses to comeforward.

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In a statement today, a spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “Police received a report of a man in possession of a knife in Heene Road, Worthing, about 12.45pm on Thursday.

Sussex Police car stock image. Sussex WorldSussex Police car stock image. Sussex World
Sussex Police car stock image. Sussex World

“Officers swiftly responded to the scene and carried out an extensive search of the area, but there was no trace of any suspects.

“Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 723 of 06/07.”