Horror in UK seaside town after teenager stabbed in face and chest by masked men

Police launched a probe after a teenager was hospitalised following an attack by three masked men in a seaside town. Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old suffered stab wounds to his chest and face in Bognor Regis on Friday night.

The victim, from Worthing, West Sussex, was taken to hospital "with serious but not life-threatening injuries". On Saturday morning, Sussex Police said the teenager remained in hospital. He was found injured after officers were called to Nyewood Lane in the popular seaside resort at about 11.43pm.

The force is urging anyone who saw what happened, captured any relevant video footage or witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around that time to come forward.

Detective Inspector Darren Taylor said: "The information we have at this time is that the attack was carried out by three males with face coverings, who made off on foot along Wood Street.

"We recognise the concern this incident will have caused, and I'd like to reassure the community that they can expect to see a highly visible police presence in the area as our enquiries continue."

Anyone who may have information that can assist the investigation are being encouraged to approach a police officer, call 101 or report it online, quoting serial 1782 of 15/08.