Teenager Seriously Injured in Crawley Stabbing

A teenager has been seriously injured following a stabbing at a property in Crawley on Wednesday evening (17 July). Emergency services were called to Martyrs Avenue in the Langley Green area at around 9.50pm after reports that a 17-year-old boy had suffered a stab wound. He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being […]

A teenager has been seriously injured following a stabbing at a property in Crawley on Wednesday evening (17 July).

Emergency services were called to Martyrs Avenue in the Langley Green area at around 9.50pm after reports that a 17-year-old boy had suffered a stab wound. He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Sussex Police have confirmed that an investigation is underway to locate a suspect, and there will be continued police activity in the area while enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Superintendent Suzy Joseph said:

“We understand this is a concerning incident for the community, but we would ask the public to please avoid the scene while officers carry out their enquiries.
A fast-moving investigation is now underway and we are asking anyone with any information that could help to contact police online or via 101, quoting serial 1687 of 17/07.”

Police are urging members of the public not to speculate online or share unverified details, which could hinder the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1687 of 17/07.