Witness appeal after cyclist stabbed in Crawley
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was stabbed
A teenager has reportedly been stabbed in Crawley.
Sussex police have said the 19-year-old man was cycling in Bewbush Drive on Saturday 13 January when a male came up behind him on a bicycle.
After a short interaction, the victim was stabbed once in the side before the suspect cycled away.
The force say the suspect cycled in the direction of the shops in Bewbush Drive.
The victim fled the scene in the direction of Mowbray Road.
Police are now appealing for witnesses.
The suspect is described as around 17 to 20 years old, wearing a black puffer jacket with his hood-up, black Covid mask and black gloves.
Detective Constable Lucy Burningham said: “This was an unprovoked attack that left a young man with serious injuries that required hospital treatment.
“A thorough investigation was launched as soon as we were made aware of this incident and we are now appealing for the public’s help".