Teenager sentenced after stabbing in Crawley

Monday, 10 November 2025 15:21

A Crawley teenager who stabbed a 17-year-old boy in July has been convicted at court.

Emergency services were called to Martyr Avenue at around 9.50pm on Thursday, 17 July, to reports of a teenager having been stabbed.

He was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to hospital with serious injuries, but has since made a recovery.

Enquiries found the victim had become involved in an altercation with two boys they did not know and, following an argument, was stabbed.

The suspect – a 17-year-old boy from Crawley – then fled the scene into a nearby property.

He was arrested the following day and subsequently charged with wounding with intent, possession of a bladed article and threatening a person with a bladed article. He was remanded into secure accommodation pending a trial.

At crown court sitting in Brighton, the defendant – who cannot be named due to his age – pleaded guilty to all charges.

At the same court on Friday (7 November), he was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison.

Detective Chief Inspector Pauline Lane said: “This incident is another unwelcome reminder of the dangers of knife crime, which could have ended in tragic circumstances.

“As a force we remain focused on reducing knife crime on our streets, working with our partners and young people on early intervention, education and enforcement where needed.

“I would like to commend the investigative team for bringing this offender to justice, and the wider team for their ongoing work to support the community.”

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