Teenager charged with attempted murder following stabbing in Crawley

A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition

Author: Jo SymesPublished 9th May 2024

An 18-year-old man charged with attempted murder has been remanded in custody following a stabbing in Crawley at the weekend.

Emergency services were called to Burdock Close at about 11.20pm to a report of a teenager having been stabbed.

A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

Carling Poynter, of Broadfield in Crawley, was arrested in the early hours of Monday morning on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a knife.

He was subsequently charged and, at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (8 May), was remanded in custody.

He will next appear at Lewes Crown Court on 5 June.

A 17-year-old boy and a 35-year-old woman were also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both have been bailed while enquiries continue.

Superintendent Imran Asghar said: “Our thoughts remain with the young victim and his family after the devastating events of Sunday night.

“A suspect has now been remanded in custody, but we are continuing to appeal for any information that could help with the investigation.

“If you have any information that could help or relevant footage, please contact police online or call 101, quoting Operation Langstone.”

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