Boy, 16, stabbed to death and second of the same age arrested for murder

A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed to death at an East Sussex railway station.

The incident happened at Seaford at around 5pm today, a little while after school had finished.

People from the Steamworks pub, right opposite the station, rushed to help the victim.

When Sussex Police and paramedics arrived, the boy was discovered with a serious injury, consistent with being stabbed.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

A second boy of the same age has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time.

Enquiries are now ongoing to establish the full circumstances what took place.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Stanley said: ‘This is a shocking incident which has resulted in the tragic loss of a young man this evening.

‘The investigation remains in the early stages and the station will remain closed while we continue our enquiries in the area.

‘I would urge anyone who may have witnessed what happened, or the lead up to it, to get in touch as you may have vital information which could help our investigation.’

National Rail announced later that no trains will run between Newhaven Harbour and Seaford until the end of the day.

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