Man stabbed twice in Worthing town centre attack

A man was stabbed twice in the back in Worthing town centre last night (February 17), according to Sussex Police.
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Sussex Police

A police spokesman said the attack took place in West Street, Worthing, at about 10.40pm.

A 20-year-old victim was followed by two men, said the spokesman, one of whom stabbed him twice in the lower back.

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The victim managed to run into the Travelodge hotel in Marine Parade for help, said police.

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Sussex Police

He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for treatment, according to the spokesman, and his injuries are not life-threatening.

The spokesman said: "Anyone who witnessed the attack or has any information about it should contact police online https://www.sussex.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/ or ring 101 quoting serial 1200 of 17/02."

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