Trio arrested after man stabbed in the neck in Crawley
It is reported to have happened in Memorial Gardens last night
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Memorial Gardens, Crawley.
Police were called after a 21-year-old local man presented himself at hospital yesterday evening (10 April).
He was treated for a neck wound and his injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
Enquiries led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man from Crawley, a 20-year-old man from East Grinstead and a 20-year-old man from Croydon, at an address in East Grinstead in the early hours today.
All three were arrested on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm with intent and remain in police custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Pauline Lane said: “This incident highlights our concerns regarding knife crime.
It is reported to have occurred in Memorial Gardens, close to Queensway, about 11.30pm on Thursday 10 April.
Three suspects have been arrested and all parties are believed to be known to each other.
Anyone who saw what happened, witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around that time or captured anything on mobile, CCTV or dash cam, is urged to come forward.
We will continue to work with partners, educate the public, protect victims and witnesses, and deal robustly with offenders to demonstrate that knife crime is absolutely not welcome in Sussex.”