Crawley stabbing: Teenager dies and police arrest three people
Passers-by and paramedics performed CPR on the 18-year-old man
An 18-year-old man has been stabbed to death in Crawley.
Police said they received a report of a stabbing in Malthouse Road, near Crawley railway station, at about 3.21pm on Monday.
Members of the public and paramedics attempted to resuscitate the seriously injured teenager but he was pronounced dead.
A police helicopter was used to search the area and a 17-year-old boy from Worthing and an 18-year-old man from Horsham were arrested on suspicion of murder.
An 18-year-old woman from Crawley was also detained on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Detective Chief Inspector Debbie White from Sussex Police said: "This is a fast-moving investigation and we are asking anyone with any information about the incident to please come forward.
"We are treating this as an isolated incident with no threat to the wider community, however the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area as our enquiries continue.
"In the meantime, we would urge the public to refrain from speculating around the circumstances.
"Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family at this difficult time, and we are determined to find those responsible for this tragic crime and bring them to justice."