Police have a man on suspicion of murder after a 20-year-old man was to death near a pier at a popular seaside resort.

Emergency services were called to an area in the vicinity of the pier, in The Esplanade, in Bognor Regis, at 9.41pm on Friday, April 4 following reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival officers from found the victim, who has only been described only as a local man aged 20, suffering injuries consistent with a stabbing. 

The man was rushed to the Royal Sussex County Brighton for further treatment, but he sadly died from his a few hours later in the early hours of Saturday, April 5. The man's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers during this difficult time. 

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A 31-year-old man, who lives in Bognor Regis, was arrested at a property in the West Sussex town on suspicion of on Saturday, April 5.  He remains in custody, according to the force.

Sussex Police Superintendent Tucknott said: "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."