Murder arrest as man dies following stabbing
Police were called to a report of a stabbing near the pier on Friday night
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a stabbing in Bognor Regis, police have said.
Police received a report of a stabbing near the pier, in The Esplanade, at about 21:40 BST on Friday.
A 20-year-old local man was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, where he died from his injuries in the early hours of Saturday, said Sussex Police.
A man, 31, who lives in Bognor Regis, was arrested in the town earlier and remains in custody.
Supt 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."
She said officers were investigating and urged witnesses and anyone who "captured anything on camera" to contact the force.
There will be an increased police presence in the area while enquiries continue, Supt Tucknott added.
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