Two more arrests made in Seaford Railway Station murder investigation

Two boys have been arrested after the death of a teenager at a railway station.

A 14-year-old and 16-year-old have both arrested this morning (September 19) at different addresses in Seaford, on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. The 14-year-old minor was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm. They both currently remain in police custody.

The arrests come after British Transport Police were called to Seaford railway station at 5pm on September 10 following reports of a stabbing. Numerous officers from Sussex Police also attended the scene, alongside paramedics. 

When they arrives, they found 16 year old Joshua Ingram in a serious condition. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he sadly died at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Stanley said: "These arrests follow fast-moving and extensive work by my team and they mark another significant step forward in our investigation.

"Joshua's family have been informed and our specially trained officers continue to support them. We continue to ask that their privacy is respected.

"I urge anyone who has any information that could assist our work, no matter how small it may seem, to get in touch with us as soon as possible."

A 16-year-old boy who was arrested at the scene appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Friday, September 12.

He then appeared at Lewes Crown Court on Monday, September 15 and was remanded in custody until his next appearance on Monday 24th November 2025. 

If you witnessed the incident or have information that could hell police, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 428 of 10 September.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.