A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death at a popular seaside resort and police have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder, with patrols increased in the area

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old on the beach at a UK seaside resort.

Emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing near the pier on The Esplanade in Bognor Regis at 9:41pm on Friday, April 4. The victim, described as local to the area, was discovered by Sussex Police with stab wounds. He was quickly transported to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, but despite best efforts he passed away in the early hours of Saturday, April 5.

His family, now grieving, has been notified and are receiving support from specialist officers.

On the same day, a 31-year-old local resident was arrested at his home in Bognor Regis on suspicion of murder and is currently being held in custody by police, reports the Mirror.

Superintendent Adele Tucknott of Sussex Police expressed her deepest sympathies, stating: “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.

“We are in the very early stages of our investigation to establish the exact circumstances of what happened, and we’re urging anyone who witnessed it or captured anything on camera to please come forward.

“You can report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Rudgwick. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.

“The public can expect to see a heightened police presence in the area as our enquiries continue.”

The news comes as a man appeared in court on Saturday morning, and remanded into custody after being charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy who was killed after having his “throat slashed” in broad daylight.

Alfie Franco, 20, appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of the teenager in Huddersfield, and an offence of possessing a knife in a public place.

Police are still investigating the stabbing that took place on Ramsden Street in Huddersfield at about 2.45pm on Thursday.

The victim, who police have now identified as Ahmad Mamdouh Al Ibrahim, received a single wound to the neck and died later in hospital from his injury.

Franco was charged overnight and detained custody ahead of his court appearance.

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