Chadwell Heath man charged after man stabbed in Worthing

An east London man has been charged after another man was stabbed and seriously injured in a south coast town.

Police were called to Tennyson Avenue in Worthing, West Sussex at around 8pm on July 26 to reports of a man being stabbed.

A 32-year-old man was found with “serious injuries” and taken to hospital and has since been discharged.

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Jordan McFarlane, 20, of Billet Road, Marks Gate, Chadwell Heath, was  charged with wounding with intent; being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine; being concerned in the supply of heroin; and possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place.

McFarlane, who is unemployed, appeared before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, July 31, where he was released on court bail with strict conditions until his next appearance on August 29.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said detectives investigating what happened are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone who saw any suspicious behaviour in the area around that time.

They added: “Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting Operation Watch.

“Alternatively, you can pass details to police anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”