Machete brawl breaks out on West Sussex practice platform as terrified passengers watch on
The footage filmed captured the moment two men appeared to be target a third, with one brandishing a machete-style knife, as passengers watched on in horror
Two of the men, dressed in black, appeared to be targeting a third(Image: Facebook)
Shocking footage has surfaced seemingly showing the moment machete-wielding youths descended on a busy UK train station. The fight took place at Worthing Station, West Sussex, on Sunday evening, October 11.
The footage filmed from within a train carriage captured the moment two men appeared to be target a third.
This occurred as one of the men brandished a machete-style knife.The men can be seen on lunging and slashing at one another platform as passengers watched on from within the carriage.
Youths fought in front of passengers at Worthing Station, West Sussex(Image: Facebook)
The footage captures one man running away from the other two as the train begins to move. The circumstances around the incident remain unclear and it is unknown whether any of the men were injured.
Police rushed to the scene around 6.30pm, but the men had fled before the cops arrived. The area was searched and cordoned off. An investigation got underway. British Transport Police have asked witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
“British Transport Police (BTP) were called to Worthing Station at around 6:30 pm yesterday evening (October 11) following reports of three males being involved in an altercation on a platform,” a spokesperson said.
The incident took place at Worthing Station(Image: Google)
“They were all reported to be in possession of knives and had fled the station prior to police arrival.
“Officers conducted a thorough search of the area with Sussex Police colleagues, however no one was found.
“Enquiries are ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could help officers and has yet to speak to police should text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 543 of 11 October.
“Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
