Teen in hospital after stabbing in seaside town

Police say the attack was allegedly carried out by three males with face coverings

A teenager has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was stabbed in the chest and face in an attack "by three males with face coverings".

Sussex Police said officers were called to Nyewood Lane in Bognor Regis at about 23:40 BST on Friday, where they discovered the wounded 18-year-old man.

A force spokesperson said the man, from Worthing, was in a "serious but not life-threatening" condition in hospital and it was appealing for witnesses.

Det Insp Darren Taylor said three suspects were reported to have fled on foot along Wood Street.

He 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 with information is urged to contact Sussex Police.