Identity Appeal Following Crawley Stabbing

Wednesday, 21 December 2022 15:30

By Jade McLean

Police have released footage of a man they'd like to speak to in connection with a stabbing in Crawley on the night of Wednesday, December 7.

Officers were contacted after a man attended Crawley Hospital with a stab wound to the chest. He was taken to St George’s Hospital in London for further treatment. He has since been discharged.

Initial enquiries indicated the victim was assaulted near the Hollywood Bowl in Crawley Leisure Park around 8pm that evening. The suspect then made off in the direction of The Boulevard.

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CCTV footage obtained from the Hollywood Bowl (above) shows a white male, of around 5’ 9” and of medium build, wearing a face mask and dark clothing. Officers are eager to identify this person as part of the ongoing investigation.

Anyone who knows this male, has any relevant information footage from the area at the time of the stabbing is asked to report it to Sussex Police online, or by calling 101 quoting serial 1176 of 07/12.

Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers, either online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org, or by calling 0800 555 111.

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