Three young men fought with knives at Worthing railway station in West Sussex on Sunday, 11 October 2026, as a passenger captured the melee on his phone. The confrontation involved a machete‑style blade; two men wore black jackets, while the third, in a grey tracksuit, fled as the train pulled away.
The clip went viral on social media, drawing thousands of views within hours. It shows the men lunging and slashing on the platform while passengers watched in horror, their expressions frozen in disbelief.
British Transport Police arrived at 6:30 pm, but the trio had already escaped. Officers sealed the station and conducted a thorough sweep of the surrounding area, yet no suspects were located.
A BTP spokesperson urged anyone with information to text 61016 or call 0800 4050 40, citing reference 543 of 11 October. The police release emphasized that witnesses could help identify the fugitives.
The closure forced trains to be diverted to East and West Worthing, causing delays for commuters and disrupting the regular timetable.
One passenger, 28‑year‑old Sarah Patel, described the incident as "shocking" and said she was terrified, her hands shaking as she watched the brawl unfold.