Two charged with attempted murder following Crawley stabbing

The victim remains in hospital

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 25th Jun 2024

Police investigating a stabbing in Crawley have charged a man and a woman with attempted murder.

Emergency services were called to Dalewood Gardens at around 4pm on Saturday (June 22nd) following reports of a man being attacked.

The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Steven Finn and Rebecca Smith, who are both 45 and of Dalewood Gardens, have been remanded in custody to appear before Lewes Crown Court on July 22nd.

Detective Chief Inspector Colin Garman of Sussex Police said:

"This was an extremely serious incident that was met with the robust emergency response it required.

"The victim was swiftly treated by paramedics and, following an extensive search, we were able to bring two suspects into custody.

"I would like to thank the community for their patience while we investigated this incident over the weekend.

"We are still appealing for anyone with information or relevant footage to report to police online or via 101, quoting Operation Wildwood."

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