DIVYA DELHI : Panic gripped passengers at Worthing railway station in West Sussex after three men were reportedly involved in a violent confrontation involving knives on Sunday evening, October 11. Footage of the incident, recorded from inside a train carriage, has surfaced on social media, showing the men lunging and swinging blades at each other on the platform. According to reports, two men dressed in black appeared to target a third man, who was wearing a grey tracksuit. One of the individuals was seen carrying a machete-style knife. As the train began moving, the man in the grey tracksuit appeared to run away from the other two. British Transport Police (BTP) received a report of the altercation at around 6:30 pm. However, the men had reportedly fled before officers arrived at the station. Police, along with colleagues from Sussex Police, searched the surrounding area as an investigation was launched. Authorities have not confirmed whether anyone sustained injuries during the confrontation. The circumstances that led to the incident also remain unclear. British Transport Police have appealed to witnesses and anyone with relevant information to assist with the ongoing investigation. People with information can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 543 of October 11. Anonymous information can also be provided to Crimestoppers. The incident has raised concerns about passenger safety following reports of an armed confrontation at the railway station.
