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Train Attack At/near Durrington
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Withdean Wanderer
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I imagine it's the dicks who hang around the station every evening
steward 433
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1 from Brighton, 2 from Lancing and the last from Worthing
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FromA rgus website:
Four held over horror attack on train at Worthing
5:09pm Wednesday 10th December 2008
By Ben Parsons, Crime Reporter »
Two men and two youths have been arrested over a horrific attack on a man sleeping on a train.
The 21-year-old man suffered severe burns and was left unconscious through shock after his beard was set on fire in a carriage passing through Worthing on Sunday night.
British Transport Police confirmed one suspect gave himself up after the case was publicised in The Argus.
Another three were arrested at addresses in Lancing and Worthing this afternoon.
The youths were 13 and 14, while the men were 18 and 19.
Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Williams said: "We have now arrested four males on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm on a 21-year-old man on Sunday.
"We are not looking for any other individuals at this stage.
"Officers have been working round the clock gathering evidence in relation to the case and would like to thank those members of the public who came forward and provided us with valuable evidence in the case.
"The help of the public, our colleagues at Sussex Police, good quality CCTV evidence and descriptions provided by the victim himself has allowed us to make a swift arrest."
It is understood the victim, who is from the Littlehampton area, has been released from hospital and is recovering at home.
Four held over horror attack on train at Worthing
5:09pm Wednesday 10th December 2008
By Ben Parsons, Crime Reporter »
Two men and two youths have been arrested over a horrific attack on a man sleeping on a train.
The 21-year-old man suffered severe burns and was left unconscious through shock after his beard was set on fire in a carriage passing through Worthing on Sunday night.
British Transport Police confirmed one suspect gave himself up after the case was publicised in The Argus.
Another three were arrested at addresses in Lancing and Worthing this afternoon.
The youths were 13 and 14, while the men were 18 and 19.
Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Williams said: "We have now arrested four males on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm on a 21-year-old man on Sunday.
"We are not looking for any other individuals at this stage.
"Officers have been working round the clock gathering evidence in relation to the case and would like to thank those members of the public who came forward and provided us with valuable evidence in the case.
"The help of the public, our colleagues at Sussex Police, good quality CCTV evidence and descriptions provided by the victim himself has allowed us to make a swift arrest."
It is understood the victim, who is from the Littlehampton area, has been released from hospital and is recovering at home.
Nottseagull
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It's unheard of for me to read anything about Sussex in the national press a day before learning about it on NSC, but that was the case here. And as no link was forthcoming 16 hours after being requested, I scanned this, but someone's beaten me to it. Still, the Wembley article may be of interest.
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Eagle Slayer
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Just read in the paper the names of two of the older people arrested for this ... i knew one of them (... a son of a friend) hope he gets what he deserves.
Four teenagers charged after man set on fire on train in Durrington - Worthing Today
Four teenagers charged after man set on fire on train in Durrington - Worthing Today
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