A teenager has been stabbed to death at a railway station in East Sussex.
The 16-year-old, who has not been named, was found with serious injuries at Seaford Station.
Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 5pm last night, September 10, to treat the boy.
However, despite the best efforts of paramedics, the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time. Enquiries are ongoing.
Eyewitnesses told The Telegraph people attempted to "save a young man who had been seriously injured" and there were groups of very "distressed, upset and concerned" people at the scene.
A spokesman from the British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to the station around 5pm this evening (Wednesday) following reports of a stabbing.
"Officers attended alongside colleagues from Sussex Police and paramedics, and a young man was found with a serious injury, consistent with being stabbed"
The teenager's next of kin have been informed.
The boy was declared dead at the station
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Detective Chief Inspector Paul Stanley said: "This is a shocking incident which has resulted in the tragic loss of a young man this evening.
"The investigation remains in the early stages and the station will remain closed while we continue our enquiries in the area.
"I would urge anyone who may have witnessed what happened, or the lead up to it, to get in touch as you may have vital information which could help our investigation."
There are currently no trains running between Seaford and Newhaven Harbour. A rail replacement bus service is operating between the two stations.
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The British Transport Police (BTP) attended the scene (file pic)
| PASouthern Rail has confirmed there will be disruptions on the line until around 1pm today, Thursday, September 11.
Anyone with any information about the incident is being urged to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 428 of September 10.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.