Police searching for suspect after late night stabbing in Crawley

Police in Crawley are searching for a suspect after a teenager was stabbed.

It happened just before 10 o’clock last night at a property on Martyrs Avenue in Langley Green.

A 17-year-old boy treated at the scene was taken to hospital. He remains in a serious but stable condition.

Sussex Police say enquiries are underway to locate a suspect, and there will be police activity in the area while this is ongoing.

Detective Superintendent Suzy Joseph said: “We understand this is a concerning incident for the community, but we would ask the public to please avoid the scene while officers carry out their enquiries.

“A fast-moving investigation is now underway and we are asking anyone with any information that could help to contact police online or via 101, quoting serial 1687 of 17/07.”

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